Chapter 57 - The Marquess And Marchioness

Cloud Mansion, Astera Residence

She screamed as they took her baby away from her. Then, drove her away and tried to assassinate her by setting it up like an accident. Her breasts felt swollen and in pain while she's dragging herself away from the water. She was crying and crying as she heard her baby's cry in her ears. She started calling her name but the baby's cries kept on. 

"I'll be there, my love." She called as she crossed her arms to her swollen breasts as her milk kept on dripping. "I'll be there…" She cried as she kept on walking. 

She sat up, panting. She felt sweat dripping from her forehead and her back felt wet because of sweat. 

"Love," Lord Hansen sat up and scooped his wife's face. He turned on the light and quickly fetched a glass of water. He gave it to her as she gulped on her water. He caressed her beautiful hair and sighed. "Bad dream?" 

"She needed me." She said as she reached her breast. She started sobbing. Hansen hugged his poor wife that has been suffering for years. His heart aches for her. He knew well how she felt about losing a child. She kept on crying until she's calm. 

After Hansen's first wife died from giving birth, he met her. She became the wet nurse of his child since her breast kept on aching. He knew well what a mother would feel. Then, she loved his daughter like her own and married her after years. Even his son liked her. They loved her already. He kissed her forehead when she calmed herself. She reached his hand and pressed her lips. 

"I'm so sorry, my love." She said softly. 

He scooped her face. 

"We can always take her from that family." 

She breathed. 

"I know. But I don't want to put our kids in danger." 

"You are the wife of Marquess. You can't be bullied, my wife." 

She sniffled and scooped his handsome face. Although, he aged a little bit. He's still handsome, thoughtful, and lovable as always. She never loved a man in her entire life. She thought that she'll detest them after she was molested. But, never she thought that she would give herself to him fully and he never hurt her. He was gentle and thoughtful. And he made her hot in bed. 

"Are you stressed lately?" He asked as he slipped off from her embrace and he picked out a fresh towel and wiped her sweat. "

"Well, a bit." She said guiltily. He lifted her negligee and wiped her sweat. She bit her lip and stared at Hansen's half-naked body. "Love, make love to me. I know that I was busy and you were, but sex is good to release stress." 

Hansen grinned and kissed his wife's forehead. 

"Vivi, I can't possibly reject you. Right?" 

He kissed each round breast that she had. She's forty-one and yet, she still had those firm round breasts and skin. She took care of herself and was beautiful and looked younger than her age. She got pregnant when she was eighteen and gave birth when she was nineteen. For twenty-two years she devoted herself to him and her new family. She exercised, pleased him, and loved him. He would never cheat on her. 

He made love to her and listened to her passionate cries as she came. He wasn't finished and kept on thrusting until both of them came again. Hansen was very much pleased. It has been two months since they last had sex like this. He was eager to have her. And kept having her. However, after they got married. She never got pregnant and when she had her checked up, it said that she had a hormonal imbalance and after a few years, they tried and it said that she had a tumor on both sides of her ovary and never got pregnant again. 

After she gave birth back before they met, she was almost murdered, she suffered and survived. Her birthing was almost critical but she still survived. Hansen listened to her at that time and when she got stabbed on the other side, she never thought that her other ovary would be destroyed and the other stopped producing eggs. It's one of the days that she breaks down when they find the results. Hansen was always there for her and the kids. 

"Now that's amazing." Hansen chuckled. "Let's do this again this morning." He kissed his wife's forehead. 

"Of course, my love." She hugged him tightly as they slept. 

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She woke up earlier than usual and found Kenzo already packing things. She rubbed her eyes. 

"Love, please cook your breakfast. I have an early meeting. But first, you have to exercise, okay?" He approached her and kissed her lips. Didn't care if she had a morning breath. "I love you." 

"Okay… who are you meeting?" 

"Caleb." He winked. 

"Did I hear you proposing to him last night?" She creased her brows. He chuckled and nodded. 

"I'll give him a diamond ring when I have enough money." 

She laughed and thought of how Kenzo would kneel in front of Caleb to propose. Then, she thought, did he propose to her like that? She didn't remember at all. 

"I love you." He said again. She smiled at him. 

"I love you, take care." 

She slipped off from bed, washed her face and mouth, changed her clothes into her workout outfit, and went to the gym that he provided just outside the house. She did all of the exercises that he taught, even the shadow fighting that he taught for her. It's just a very, very simple tai-chi. More like dancing. Then, she started her yoga and lifted 5 pounds of weight, and did a bit of sit-up. She sighed and looked at the gate when a familiar car beep. Then, the doorbell rang. She approached the gate and opened it. Mave waved at her and he's wearing a face mask and cap as always. 

She let him in and then she invited him outside. 

"Well, I think they deserve a good lunch today." She said. 

"Stace was too busy to even pick up lunch today," Maverick said as they entered the house. He removed his shoes and used his home slipper that she provided. 

"I thought you were with Kenzo and Caleb for a meeting." She said as she took her to the kitchen.

"Yes, I was. The meeting ended well." He answered. 

"What is it about?" 

"Oh, I think you should ask Kenzo about it. I can't release any word about our meeting." 

"Oh, that's great. As long as it doesn't include women." She winked. "Let me take a bath." 

"I have a take-out from the cafe. Kenzo bought it." Maverick put the paper bag over the counter table. 

"Wow, that's thoughtful." She grinned. 

"He knew that you won't eat and he's worried." He said. 

"Okay, stop it. You kept making me fall in love with my husband. I'm going to take a bath and make yourself at home." 

She went upstairs and had a cold shower. Then, she dressed up in her usual home clothes, dried her hair a bit, and tied it up. Then, she helped Maverick. 

"You should eat first." He said. 

She eats the food that Kenzo bought for her. She smiled. Her husband knew well what she likes even though they only met in a very short time. She finished her breakfast and finished her warm water. Then, she helped Maverick with mixing. 

"Vanilla cupcakes are so easy." He said. 

"I and Stacey made it but it's quite of an epic fail, including the frosting." She chuckled. 

"Oh, so the two of you bought these things? Then, you guys stop baking?" 

She laughed. 

"Yeah! Stacey was eager to bake." 

"What does Stacey like in pastry?" He asked. 

She knew that Maverick and Stacey had a thing even though Stacey won't say it. She grinned and told him about egg pie, apple pie, and any kind of pie. She liked it not too sweet. Maverick noted it and they experiment with pastries while cooking the lunch at the same time. 

Maverick taught her how to put frosting on it then, they wrapped it up beautifully. 

"We'll buy more cupcake boxes and pie boxes later." She told him. "Do you have anything to do today?" 

"Well, I was only cleaning up the house and doing some research." 

"Great, let's pass by the grocery store." She said cheerfully. He nodded at her. He sat on the barstool and held both of his hands. 

"Uh, V," 

"Yes?" 

"I have a question," Maverick said seriously.

"Sure…" 

"If you love someone, would you let her go, for you to protect her?"

"Why would you let her go?" 

"If things were complicated in your life… like if you are on the run not to get killed." 

"If you love her, and she loves you, I think it's better if you stay close with her to protect her. It's from my point of view. I know that few men would break up for the woman they love to protect them. But if those bad men who are after you know that she's something close to you even though the two of you are apart, they will still harm her just to get on you. They will always find a way." 

"And if you leave her sooner than before anyone was in love…" 

"Then, leave her.." She shrugged. "But could you handle leaving her?"