Chapter 125 - I Like You (1/2)

”Don't ever say that you will leave me and give your place to another woman,” Aiden looked at Anya limping in his arms. His eyes were a little sad when he heard that Anya intended to leave him. Unfortunately, Anya was lowering her head and couldn't see it.

”You said we've met before. But you are not really talking about me. You only saw Keara from my face. The person who saved you is Keara. However, Ivan stands in your way so you cannot be with her. Your love is very complicated. I don't want to be a stumbling block between you when the woman you love returns.” Anya whispered, her voice was filled with sorrow. Her heart ached as she poured out all the tightness in her chest.

”You just want to leave me. You want to go away and get away from me.” Aiden's voice sounded cold.

Anya immediately lifted her head and looked deeply into Aiden's eyes, ”No! Never once did I think like that. I did this for you.” She said.

”But why? Why would you want to leave me? Don't you like me?” Asked Aiden.

”I like you.” Anya replied with frustration. She didn't know how to explain that she was doing all this for Aiden's sake, not for herself. She was so confused that she accidentally revealed her true feelings in front of Aiden.

”What do you say?” Aiden asked while looking at Anya in surprise.

Anya covered her mouth with her hand, but it was too late. Aiden had heard her confession. The man held Anya's wrist, kept her hand away from her lips. He wanted to hear what Anya said again. He wanted to make sure he didn't hear wrong.

Did Anya really say she liked him?

Meanwhile, Anya could only take a deep breath. There was no way she could escape. She could only admit it.

”Aiden, I like you and I want to live with you. Even though I am only a substitute for Keara, you are still nice to me. During this time, I know very well that all your tenderness, your attention and your love is not for me. But I was too greedy. I am very happy when you pay attention to me, spoil me, and I feel that happiness is fake.” Anya took a deep breath. Tears started rolling down her cheeks.

”I had convinced myself. It's fine even if I'm just a substitute, as long as I can live with you, I'm happy. I'm quite satisfied with all of this. But now Keara is back and you don't need me anymore. What else can I do but leave?” Anya spoke the last sentence softly. The pain she felt in her chest seemed to radiate, allowing Aiden to finally understand Anya's feelings.

Aiden listened to all of Anya's words patiently. Then, his hand pinched Anya's nose a little hard, making it turn red, ”Little bunny, who said you were a substitute?”

”You married me because I looked like Keara. I already know everything. What are you hiding it for!” Anya shouted to Aiden. Now it was Anya who was annoyed at Aiden. The accumulated frustration, irritation and heartache in her chest made her forget her fear of Aiden and raised her voice. She was like a little cat who got angry and wanted to scratch its master.

Aiden just laughed when he looked at her. This was the first time he heard what Anya was thinking and feeling. The little rabbit could be ferocious.

Anya's breath faltered after throwing all her guts. Tears continued to stream down her face without being able to stop it, ”Even if you trust me just because of this face, even though the person in your heart isn't me, I'm still grateful that you have been watching me all this time.” Anya said.

Aiden kissed Anya's cheek, kissing the tears that trickled down one by one from the corner of Anya's eyes. A smile appeared on his lips when he looked at his wife's face, ”You are Anya, the wife of Aiden Atmajaya. You are not a substitute for anyone.”

Anya lifted her head, her eyes still wet, ”You said I wasn't a substitute. But we have never met before.” Anya said with a serious look.

Aiden only raised his eyebrows when he heard Anya's words.

”Have we met before?” Anya asked.

”Hmm…” Aiden nodded his head.

”You said I saved you once. Actually, do you mean me or Keara?” Anya asked once again.

”You, Anya.” Aiden replied. His gaze never left Anya's face.

”I?” Anya's hand rose, pointing at her nose in disbelief.