"Looks like your illness is getting worse. You better check yourself into the hospital."

"That's not necessary."

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"How could it be like that? You just passed out. What if your disease gets worse and can't be treated anymore?"

"Elena, I ..."

"I don't want to know, you have to go to the hospital right now. I'll accompany you."

"No, there's no need." Mira refused quickly which somehow made Elena feel uncomfortable.

Realizing Elena's suspicious eyes, mira continued her words, "You don't have to bother accompanying me to the hospital. You still have to try on this wedding dress, and don't you also have to go deliver lunch diego. I can go to the hospital myself."

"How could it be like that? What if you suddenly pass out on the road?"

"I'm much better now. I don't want to bother you anymore. I've been bothering you a lot by living at your place. So, I can go alone. Diego must have been waiting for his lunch, anyway."

Mira's strong refusal made Elena unable to do anything. But the woman was still worried about Mira's situation.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, of course. I'll call you if anything happens."

"Miss, our staff can drive you to the hospital if you want." said a senior servant who was beside Mira as well.

"Then that's good, so you don't have to worry anymore, Elena."

Elena Exhaling softly, she couldn't argue or force Mira anymore. It was good enough that Mira wanted to go to the hospital instead of not wanting to go to treatment at all.

And like that, Mira went to the hospital by a boutique staff using a car and Elena continued her activities. Try on her wedding dress before bringing it home. Regarding the payment, diego has already paid the previous bill. So Elena just needs to try and when it suits her, take it home. And before going home, Elena stopped by diego's place of work to deliver his lunch.

...

The past few days Rena has always been nice to Elise. She didn't even talk about divorce from Brian anymore. So the young man thought that his mother had accepted Elise's existence. One thing that he doesn't know is that the kind treatment of Elise at this time is one of the middle-aged woman's strategies in winning Elise's heart. When she found the right time, she would tell Elise what she wanted and make the young woman realize that her marriage to Brian could no longer be sustained. And rena with open arms will accept Elise as her adopted child. So she or Brian will always be beside her and support her, never leaving Elise and becoming a family together. Only Elise's status will change, the rest is because she promises nothing will change. So, now Rena invites Elise to shoping together. They bought a lot of clothes and necessities for Dean. And the handsome baby lives in the mansion with his babysitter.

"Looks like all the necessities have been purchased. And now it's time for lunch. Let's go to lunch first," said Rena, taking Elise to the restaurant in front of them. Elise nodded and followed Rena.

Now they are sitting in one of the rooms provided by the restaurant. This Korean restaurant does provide space for customers who want to eat in a private room or separate from other customers.

"I heard you like to eat Korean food. That's why I took you to eat at this restaurant. So, order whatever you like. Let Mommy treat you." Rena's words made Elise stare at the middle-aged woman in disbelief. She was very surprised to hear that Rena found out that she likes to eat Korean food.

Elise smiled happily and nodded. Then she looked at the menu book and started ordering her favorite food.

Every now and then Elise glanced at Rena who had ordered her food and was now staring out of the restaurant from the glass window on her left.

Elise remembered what Rena said, when Elise accidentally overheard her conversation with Brian. The woman was still determined to want Brian to divorce her. However, because Brian insisted he would not break his promise. So Rena must have thought about Brian's words that said she would accept the divorce if Elise filed for divorce first. Could it be that Rena being nice to her these few days has something to do with it. She was nice to Elise before cajoling and seducing her to ask Brian for a divorce.

The more Elise thought the more convinced she would be. And maybe soon, Rena will start the conversation and seduce her. After all, no matter what Rena's offer or seduction, Elise would never sue Brian for divorce. She's not a stupid woman who would just let Brian go. So, Elise is ready to survive and will not be consumed by Rena's seduction.

While eating, Rena did not start a chat and they ate quietly. Until finished eating and is currently sitting relaxed.

Rena had thought it was the right time to talk to Elise. The woman gave Elise a dead look. Which made the young woman straighten her back and stare back at Rena seriously. She made up her mind that no matter what Rena said, Elise would not ask for a divorce from Brian.

But one thing that Elise never expected. That Rena would stretch out her hand and tightly hold Elise's hand.

"I already know all about you."

Rena's words made Elise's body stiffen.

"I know about the incident six years ago and what traumatized you."

Elise's eyes widened and without realizing it, pulled her hand from Rena's grip. But Rena held it tighter and didn't let go of Elise's hand.

"I never thought you would ever experience such difficult and dark times. If I had known, I could not have treated you coldly."

Elise fell silent. Actually she wanted to run away or go away. Right now she can suppress the trauma. But her feeling was very uneasy. She did not want other people to know about the incident.