e," I said, pulling her hand to

cting you-even helping you escape abroad, where I

felt safe from his cruelty. I knew Father would never lay a hand on me, even when I betray

ugh," Mother pleaded through

ave this house and never return," Father said sternly. He unbuttoned his collar,

her words startled everyone, even Bi Asih, who was carryin

face her, I saw tears streaming down her beautiful face, her shoulde

aiting Father's response. For an entire minute, he stood with his

Leave my house immediately!" he hisse

s locked with mine, filled with unspoken questions. I gave him a look that said, Wait. I need to explain everything

lear the shattered glass. Once the floor

? I need to speak with Tania first," I said so

take too long," he r

, I could now focus on the unexpected turmoil of the

Their interaction appeared casual, punctuated with light laughter. Pushing aside my

the space-photos of her and Mother, me with her, and even one of her with her biological mother.

e?" she asked, her

I replie

asked, her e

eply, Nia," I said, br

bed while I pulled up a s

y. I'm sorry Father hurt y

your wedding day. I also wanted to ask Father about

made clear that he took hi

times, even while you wer

could someone with a seemingly perfec

w Father is-he doesn't forgive easily. He stripped Ibnu of his job and dignity. Perh

rself-he never lets someone he hates be happy. I'm sure there's

the autopsy confirmed it was a suicide, not m

to fully heal first. Do you remember why I

'll uncover the truth. I'll find even

y the remnants of her te

ee the evidence with your own eyes