Aline didnât know what to say.
She tried to please Rena but Rena seemed insusceptible.
But it was normal, given her identity as an affluent lady.
Aline called the waiter, feeling embarrassed.
She asked Rena, âWhat coffee would you like? The usual Mandheling?â
Rena remained silent, so Cecilia said, âJust bring her some water.
Sheâs pregnant.
â
The waiter politely agreed and left.
A fake smile plastered on her face, Aline explained, âSorry, I Rena, you must be five months pregnant, right?â
Rena silently acknowledged her comment.
Then, Aline continued as she softly murmured, âI was once pregnant too.
I used to be a mother.
â
Her comment struck a nerve with Vera.
She couldnât contain her frustration so she straightened up, and let out a curse.
âHow dare you mention that baby? Aline, if it werenât for you, I wouldnât have ended up like that with Joseph!â
Looking at her, Aline asked, âArenât you happy now? Isnât that enough?â
âThese are two different things, okay
Veraâs chest heaved violently as she gritted her teeth.
âYou lied to Joseph and gave birth to a baby without a father! Your apologies are useless! Oh, and what about the baby? Did you throw it away or strangle it to death
ALL the color instantly drained out of Alineâs face.
Rena gently grabbed Veraâs hand and squeezed it.
âDonât be so furious.
â
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However, Vera was so angry that she ended up gently shaking off her friendâs hand.
In the cozy cafe, Aline was overwhelmed with embarrassment.
She muttered, her voice quivering, âVera, thatâs all in the past.
I have come to a realization that I have done a lot of awful things to hurt you all.
Is this the reason why you wonât give me a second chance? Canât you forgive me?â
Vera stomped her foot stubbornly and yelled, âI wonât forgive you for as long as I live!â
Her raging temper had taken over her rational thinking.
In the end, Vera wasnât able to remain civil with the woman in front of her.
Soon, Vera, Rena and Cecilia left.
As the coffee was served, Aline was left sitting there as she watched her coffee grow cold.