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"Ayna, where's your jade bracelet?" Amitha asked, causing Ayna and Raffan to look at each other.

"What's wrong?" Amitha asked again, not getting an answer from her daughter and daughter-in-law.

"The bracelet," Ayna whispered, unsure of what to say.

"The bracelet is here, Mom. Ayna kept it because she was afraid of losing it," Raffan lied, of course, because he was defending his girlfriend who had taken the bracelet.

"Oh, thank goodness," Amitha said.

They ate together. This morning was perhaps the first time in the family's history that they had been together again after a long absence. This was all thanks to Ayna, who had recently arrived and was able to change Raffan's attitude, who had been very distant from his family.

Arya looked at Ayna, who had seemed uncomfortable there all along. Arya was sure that there was something strange about her son's wedding. Only Arya realized this, as she was certain that her son was deeply in love with Syela, and that Raffan would never move on from her quickly.

"Ayna, are you going to work after you get married?" Arya asked, shoveling dessert into his mouth.

"That depends on Mr. Raffan," Ayna replied.

"Mr. Raffan?" Amitha was surprised that Ayna still called Raffan "sir."

"Mom, that name is already stuck in my mouth, so I often slip up and say sir." Ayna tried to explain.

"But don't call me sir anymore," Amitha replied.

"Yes, Mom."

Raffan was also confused about whether to let Ayna work or not, as he wouldn't provide any living expenses for her, and he might even allow her to work to earn her own pocket money.

"I'll let Ayna work, let her be independent!" Raffan replied, not looking at his family's expressions.

"Raffan! What's wrong with you? Ayna is your responsibility, why are you letting her work? You have to fulfill all of Ayna's wishes, or I'll cut your money," Amitha threatened Raffan.

"Okay, Mom. I'll let her stay home and fulfill all her wishes." Raffan resigned himself to his family.

Breakfast went smoothly, and Ayna was sitting on the sofa waiting for Raffan, who was chatting with Amitha in her room.

Ayna looked at Andre, who was sitting there across from her.

"Morning, Ayna. When are you going to the hospital?" Andre asked.

"Morning, Doctor. I don't know." Ayna shook her head.

"Your mother had surgery yesterday, right?" Andre asked.

Ayna nodded with a smile.

"Yes, I haven't heard if she's awake yet because the nurse who's looking after her said she's still under the influence of medication. I'm actually afraid something might happen to her," Ayna said sadly.

"Don't think too much, just pray that your mother gets better soon." Andre tried to comfort Ayna as she was feeling down.

What woman would be strong, on her joyous wedding day, to receive the news that her mother needed immediate surgery. Ayna had hoped the surgery would be performed after Ayna's wedding, but unfortunately, the doctor was so quick to treat her mother.

Ayna got married without her mother in attendance, and vice versa, her mother underwent surgery without Ayna. Currently, Ayna doesn't know when she'll be able to go to the hospital, especially since Raffan hasn't allowed Ayna to go anywhere, claiming she has to abide by the contract they signed earlier.

"Okay, Ayna. I'll go to the hospital. If there's anything important about your mother, I'll let you know right away." Andre said goodbye and left.

Ayna simply nodded, hoping for good news from her mother. She wanted her mother to regain consciousness and recognize her like she used to.

Unfortunately, before the surgery, her mother didn't recognize Ayna.

Ayna looked at Raffan, who had just arrived with Amitha. She immediately rose from her seat out of respect for Amitha.

"Honey, why are you standing? Come sit down again," Amitha said.

"Sorry, Mom, I was just thinking," Ayna said shyly.

Raffan handed Ayna a jewelry box and a black card.

"Use this money for shopping or whatever you want. I'll top it up every month!" Raffan insisted.

"Just take it, Ayna," Amitha pleaded, sensing Ayna's hesitation.

Amitha could sense that Ayna was shy and not greedy for money, unlike Raffan's girlfriend, Syela, who loved money and always asked him for it.

Amitha didn't mind Raffan giving Syela money; she even had no problem with it when it came to marriage. She was just afraid that Raffan would change, as Syela was a smart woman who would definitely delay pregnancy.

The proof now is that Syela doesn't want to get married and Amitha is sure that Syela is not interested in marriage, that's what makes Amitha afraid. Syela often acts arrogant and presumptuous, which is also a disadvantage for Syela, who is struggling in the modeling world.

"Ayna, please take care of Raffan. I'll come to your house often. Please don't let Raffan go to work without breakfast first," said Amitha.

"Don't worry about it, Mom." Ayna smiled as she returned her mother-in-law's hand.

"Thank you,"

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Bang!

Syela slammed the table in front of Raffan and Ayna. The three of them were currently having dinner together in the dining room. Syela was angry because Raffan had asked for the jade bracelet Syela had taken from Ayna the day before.

Raffan had explained that Amitha kept asking for the bracelet, but unfortunately, Syela didn't understand. She felt like everyone was defending Ayna, and that Syela's current position was nothing in Raffan's eyes.

"I'll buy you a better bracelet than this!" Raffan said.

"Really? I don't want you to lie, honey. Please defend me, not Ayna," Syela pleaded.

"What do you mean? I only acted because Mom asked about the bracelet. What if Mom asks again and the bracelet isn't there?" Raffan reassured Syela.

Syela handed the bracelet to Ayna. Syela had been looking at Ayna with distaste for her, which was understandable, since Syela was jealous of Ayna.

"Let's go now," Syela whined to Raffan.

"I'll just grab the car keys," Raffan replied, immediately leaving to get the car keys from his room.

Syela stared at Ayna, who was still feeding herself calmly and calmly. Ayna ignored Syela and Raffan. Right now, Ayna was truly a mosquito between Syela and Raffan, who were falling in love with each other.

"Ayna, don't expect to get Raffan, because he's only mine!" Syela snapped.

"If he's yours, why doesn't he just marry you? Why did Raffan marry me instead?" Ayna asked quietly as she shoveled food into her mouth.

"You bastard!" Syela growled.

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