Yul's POV.
Hyeri's death is kind of expected. We all knew that sooner or later we would have to face the consequences of George's choice. I can't blame George's choices.
But as for Yael's death... I don't know but it smells like death for me too. It feels death too.
I couldn't think.
Everyone is concerned about George. About how will she be able to stand up after getting crippled twice. They said she hurt the most because she is the mother.
But as a father, who is there to prove that we're hurting too?
As I rushed Yael to the hospital, I saw Harry rushing George to the emergency room because she passed out.
Everyone is concerned about her.
Her weak and motherly heart...
I shouted now, full of weakness all over my body.
So many questions popped up. But one thought left what to do.
It's to give Yael one last hug.
I'm angry, disappointed, annoyed, full of guilt. I'm hurt.
I'm a father--- his father.
Yet, it seems as though I wasn't helping.
I felt George's hug.
"Are we getting punished? But for what kind of sin?" she asked, hugging me.
I don't know. But I just punched the tile, which hurt me as well.
But it couldn't be equated to the pain of losing children... simultaneously.
"If it's our fault, our children shouldn't be the ones taking the punishment." I wiped my tears. "George, they're my life It should've been me. Please..." I cried my pain, as I punched my chest. She caressed my arm and kissed my cheeks.
"Don't hurt yourself," she said.
I looked at Yael.
Fuck...
Why does it have to be my son?
Memories popped up to my mind. How he kissed me in the morning, gives me endless hugs, his baby talk... everything.
Hyeri's smart mouth and Yael's sweet embrace... I'll never be able to feel them again.
"What a nice day to start." She clapped.
I turned around. A familiar voice from a woman.
No... she shouldn't be here.
I still can't find a chance to tell George what I did!
"Mr. Helius?" Cygnus clenched his fist. "I can't believe they set you free."
Mr. Helius laughed. "Still surprised to witness our trashy government?"
"Leave. Have some respect," George simply stated while still closing her eyes, facing away from them. "Leave and don't come again."
Cara won't budge. She came forward and wrapped her arm around mine. But I pushed her away. "Bitch, leave."
"Ouch," she said. "Is that how you will react after touching me publicly?"
"What did you say?" George stood up, gripping on her arm. "Could you repeat it again?"
"Hey, drop it!" Mr. Helius butted in.
"Shut up, psycho! If you still want to live, LEAVE!" George spat on his face.
He was angry, and annoyed but couldn't do anything. He felt embarrassed.
Harry pushed him away and left together with Cygnus.
Kate, George, Cara, and I are left.
"Now, repeat it again," George slapped her cheeks, left and right.
"Let me rephrase it. Your husband cheated on you." She smirked.
I can't say anything. I looked down, knowing that my wife's gazes were all on me, it shrinks my pride.
I can't even explain myself.
"I'm not surprised." She turned her head away.
"Is that all? You're not mad or anything? You're not going berserk, or slap me again?! Come on! Hit me!" Cara was frustrated. What is she planning?!
"George..." I called her name.
"Oh, do you find the need to explain yourself? Finally?" she replied. George covered the blanket to Yael. "Let's leave and settle things outside."
I nodded and accompanied her. It was difficult because I thought she would push me away from her, but she let me touch her precious arm.
"YOU!" Cara shouted. She was ready to pull my wife's hair but I pushed her before she landed a touch on George.
"Could you stop lurking around my family? Tailing us like we're some kind of a criminal?!" I clenched my fist. She's starting to cry. Lost of words and weakened. "So your plan ruined. Congratulations."
We left the room. But she stopped walking when we reached my car.
"George?" I said. "Are you... okay?"
She slowly looked at me and smirked. "Are you seriously asking me that? After everything that happened? Wait, do you even want me to answer your question?"
She's crying.
"Oh, baby..." I hugged her.
"What are you doing behind my back, Yul Matthew? What have you been doing?!" she exclaimed punching my back. Now, I can't help my tears.
"I'm... I'm sorry."
Her wail became so loud. I can't speak.
All I can do is hug her, hoping that this hug could still be of help to heal her broken heart.
Maybe I was a good father. But not a good husband.
How can't I have those two specific traits?
"Hear me out, George. Please, it's not what you think," I'm stuttering.
She's not responding.
It took a minute or two until she stopped hitting my back.
When she did, she removed her hand from me and disengaged from my hug. I tried to pull her back but she pushed me.
I let her.
"I wouldn't ask how you did it while were together almost every day. I'm a fool of thinking you were sincere, that I was just overthinking. I just can't imagine I married you twice. It's in your nature, so what could I expect?" Her chin is up, her cheeks are swelled. But she was confident.
What is this feeling?
I feel like...
I would never see her again.
She was about to leave.
I knelt before her and reached for her hand. "My George... I didn't intend to cheat on you. I was about to tell you that she came---"
She slapped me. "Really? Where did you get that premium balls to lie multiple times?"
"Listen to me! PLEASE LISTEN TO ME!" I shouted, which made her quiet. "I want your ears, but you're taking them all away."
"It's your fault. Now you're curious?" She tried to get her hand back.
I pulled her until our body met. I stood up to hug her again. "I love you. More than my life and my wealth. I didn't cheat on you purposely. She kissed me when I was drunk. When I was inside a dark place, in a club. She took advantage of the situation. I thought it was you because of James and Flint... they were late to tell me that it wasn't you."
She pushed me away. But I'm too weak to even complain.
"I tried to listen. But you're never sorry. All you care about is how to clean up your name. But you're never sorry."