Mathilda's POV"Mathilda, open the door!"I woke up from my sleep just as the clock struck three in the morning. I thought I was dreaming when I heard Fredric's voice calling me, but it turned out the shouting was real."Mathilda, are you deaf?!" Fredric shouted again.I rushed to the door and saw Fredric, his face already flushed with anger. He flashed a cruel smile and slipped into the room."I want to sleep here; my head hurts from smelling Paula's overwhelming perfume!" Fredric turned and looked at me again. "You don't mind, do you? Or are you waiting for Doctor Hans to arrive? Hahaha!""If you want to sleep here, then sleep. I don't care, I'll sleep on the sofa."My words seemed to be the wrong ones, because Fredric suddenly pressed his finger against my lips with a sharp, deadly glare. "I didn't ask you to sleep on the sofa, idiot! What would be the point of coming to your room then? Lie down and take off your clothes!"I swallowed hard and stepped back slowly. "I won't do it, F

Mathilda's POVI just realized that I need more time in a day. Twenty-four hours feels like only ten minutes; the day I dreaded has arrived. The only joy I experienced was when Mrs. Rosa and I bought household supplies yesterday.I don’t know how to face all of this. My anxiety grew, especially after seeing the baby supplies we bought yesterday. It is sad to think that the child will never know that I am his mother.My sadness doubled when I discovered that the real reason Mrs. Rosa was going to Singapore was to undergo treatment for her illness. Although she hid it from Fredric and said she was going there for peace of mind, I am only afraid that the treatment won't work and the situation will worsen.Deep in my heart, I hope Mrs. Rosa is okay, at least until my child can take his own steps in life. I wouldn't feel at peace leaving my child in the care of Paula or Fredric, even if he is his biological father."Goodbye! I will miss you both! I am also leaving tomorrow morning; don't s

Matilda's POV"Matilda."Frederick's voice made me raise my head. Ever since I arrived at the hospital twenty minutes ago, I had just been sitting, broken, on the long bench in the ICU waiting room."Mr. Frederick," I replied in a weak voice.Frederick looked around as if he were nervous. Then, he called out to one of the maids sitting not far from me."Please watch my grandmother. Matilda and I need to step out for a bit. There's an urgent matter. I've already contacted her attending physician, and they told me she'll be moved to a regular room in about an hour," Frederick said to the woman standing beside me.He then raised his eyebrows, signaling for me to get up and follow him.We entered the elevator, and as soon as the doors closed, he turned toward me with his usual cold expression."We need to plan this so it looks neat. And I hope you won't use this as a way to take revenge on me, because let me tell you something, Matilda, even if you affect my grandmother, it won't last lon

FREDRIC'S POVI don't know why I keep giving in to Paula's whims. But now, standing outside her apartment, maybe using that stuff just once wouldn't be so bad."Paula?" I called out. The place was deathly quiet, as if devoid of life.Normally, the noise of neighbors could be heard, but this atmosphere felt exactly like the current state of my heart.The door swung open, and I was startled by a blonde woman whose eyes were completely gone to the drugs."Who—?""Get in, you idiot!" she yelled."What the hell?! Who do you think you are?! Where is Paula?"The woman flipped me her middle finger and pointed to Paula, who was already slumped unconscious on the floor.I immediately realized this mess was terrifying.There were syringes, cocaine, and several bottles of alcohol scattered everywhere. Damn it. I didn't want to get tangled up in extra trouble."Come here, this is for you. Paula said you should enjoy it by yourself, then take her to the bedroom when she calms down more—she wants to

Mathilda’s POVThe violent pounding on the door woke me from the deep sleep that had enveloped me.I don't know how many hours I managed to sleep, as it had been difficult for me to nod off because of my anger over Frederick's annoying behavior.Then the sound of a door opening was heard; it seemed Frederick was already awake because he had decided to sleep in the downstairs room, while I was on the second floor."Damn it!"A woman's scream full of anger echoed, and it was obviously Paula's voice.I quickly got up from the bed and came out of the room.What made that crazy woman so angry at an hour when the sun hadn't even risen properly yet?Fortunately, my room was close to the stairs, so I was able to watch from the edge.Paula was screaming as if she had lost her mind; she even threw her bag, leaving Frederick in a state of confusion."Where is that damn grandmother of yours?! Why is she—?!"Paula's sentence was cut off by a strong slap that landed on her face.This show was becom