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Crying in Silence

The day went by so quickly that Hana was now in the television room enjoying a snack on the living room table.

"It's not the in-laws so I'm a bit free tonight to just watch television and relax." What she saw at this moment was the TV station she had been working for.

"Oh yes, I haven't worked in a long time, will I still be accepted by Mrs. Joy at the television station where I have been working?" Hana was still talking to herself and also the confusion that controlled her heart. It just so happened that the TV broadcast was about the basketball superstar that was her own husband.

"Franz? Is Mrs. Joy going to discuss Franz's marriage with me? Let me listen to the end first."

'Then are you happier being married to Hana than dating Karina?' Of course Franz's heart was now being tested because of the questions asked by the media. If he misspoke, his career could be ruined because his image would be bad in the eyes of the public. With full confidence in himself he answered,

'What kind of question is this? Does this include personal data? Hahaha,' Frans asked with a bit of a joke because he thought that the TV station had gone too far in discussing the personal affairs of the sports superstar.

'But it doesn't matter now I'm going to discuss it. For now I want to love Hana sincerely. That's all, hahaha. For Karina I'm really sorry that I couldn't marry you preferring to marry Hana.' Franz put his hands together in sincere apology to Karina at the television station.

'Was it that quick of a move for you to fall in love with another woman? Wasn't it an arranged marriage?' Mrs. Joy, who had replaced Hana to interview Franz, was now more eager than ever to uncover what had happened so that the media would know what Franz Miaco was really like. Is he a real man or a man who likes to play with many women?

'No, this is me personally wanting to accept Hana as my wife because of an encounter that can't be explained in the media. Can we talk about something else? I'm not going to focus on basketball, hahaha,'

'Yes, yes. Well, we'll ask other things that still concern Franz Miaco.'

While she was listening to the news on the television, her mother-in-law suddenly came and threw her branded bag made of chains at Hana's head.

TRAK!

"Awhh!" Hana moaned in pain from the head hit by the item that could not be said to be light.

"It's all because you know, Hana!" Hana's mother-in-law starts to get violent by grabbing the girl's hair until her head looks up.

"Akh! Let go, Mom, it hurts..." whimpers Hana, but is deliberately not heard by her mother-in-law.

"If only Franz had married Karina, then Franz would never have had to endure the embarrassment of being asked by the media about his marriage! And I wouldn't have to endure the shame of having a grandchild from an unplanned act!" Mrs. Kelly snapped at her daughter-in-law. Hana had grabbed her mother-in-law's arm to release the tug on her hair, as it was very painful for her.

"Why do you always blame me? It's not the first time or twice you've blamed me," Hana protested, not wanting to be blamed constantly.

"It's true, isn't it? If you had any sense of shame, then you would never have wanted to marry Franz. You don't care about your son who may or may not be Franz's!" He pulled her hair and threw her to the cold marble floor. Hana was still clutching her aching head.

"Why do you still not believe me? Karina has seen the doctor's letter and she also believes that the child I'm carrying is Franz's."

"There's no way it could be Ronald the CEO's son, is there?"

"If you still don't believe me, I'll show you the DNA test that Franz and my baby took."

"Whatever! I don't care about that anymore just so you know. All I care about and want is to see you separated from Franz! If you don't want to, then I'll do everything I can to stop you from being Franz's wife, remember that, bitch!" After saying that, Mrs. Kelly went to her room.

"How can you accept me as your daughter-in-law? From birth I've been living alone in an orphanage, and now I've got your permission?" Hana was lamenting her own fate with tears rolling down her cheeks.

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Karina had heard the news about Franz praising Hana who was now the legal wife of Franz Miaco, the much-loved basketball superstar. Karina's parents had also heard the news and felt unacceptable of course.

"Is this what you get after years of dating Franz, Karina?" Her father asked. Karina could only hold back her tears and clenched her hands on the sofa in the living room.

"Didn't I tell you? That Franz is not the man for you. The proof is that he only has you as a friend, not a lover who is serious about marrying you. Instead, he married another woman," her mother quipped.

"Shut up, Dad, Mom! I haven't lost yet, I'm going to prove to you that I can get Franz's heart back even if it means crashing into his arrogant wife!" Karina's emotions were running high now.

"It's like there's no other man. You're beautiful, Karina, you could be with any rich man other than Franz," her father said.

"But my love is only with Franz, Father. I won't accept their happiness. I will destroy their home!" Karina ran to her room, leaving her parents astonished.

"I wonder what Franz is using? Karina doesn't want to let him go," her mother replied.

"I don't know, we'll see how far Karina will go to defend her love for Franz." Said the father.

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In a room with dim light from the nightlight, there was a woman who was putting her baby to sleep. She was also asleep next to the baby. Franz opened the door to the room and saw a very peaceful scene for his little family. He looked through the doorway.

"Should I accept Karina's offer?" Franz walked over to Hana and the infant Daniel. He pushed away Hana's bangs that were covering her eyelids. Apparently it woke her up.

"Oh? You're home already. Shall I make you something to drink?"

"Hot tea 2, we'll talk on the balcony." Said Franz, Hana nodded.

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On the balcony, Franz and Hana are drinking tea. Hana doesn't tell Franz anything about her mother-in-law who still can't accept her. But Hana's silence made Franz suspect her.

"Why, you've been quiet all day. What about Daniel?"

"Huh? Umm... Daniel, is asleep..." she said nervously, making Franz furrow his brow.

"You look nervous, what's wrong? Tell me."

"It's nothing. If it's over, let's go to bed," Hana replied and stood up. But her hand was immediately pulled away by Franz.

"Is it because I misspoke on television earlier?" Franz asked. Hana was still silent and closed her eyes for a moment and then opened them again. Smacking her lips without any intention of turning around and answering Franz's question.

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