From Betrayal to Sacred Promise

Dayana's POV

I stepped into the airport, my suitcase dragging behind me. There was no more time to delay this departure. Since the incident in front of the office, Delon and I hadn't contacted each other at all. I forced myself not to care, suppressing the curiosity gnawing at my soul. Was Laurent really pregnant? Or was it an act? Finding out would only trigger deeper heartache.

The plane I was traveling on was about to depart. I dragged my suitcase with firm steps, but as I headed for the checkpoint, my vision suddenly became blurry. I tried my best to endure the pain that pierced my head, but my body was helpless. I fainted.

"Your blood pressure is high. Do not travel for the time being," the doctor said after I regained consciousness.

I had been moved, lying weakly on the hospital bed. Apparently, I was rushed to the hospital immediately after experiencing shortness of breath and fainting.

The problems with Delon had taken a toll on my mind. I lost my appetite and forgot to take care of my health.

After receiving some treatment, I was allowed to go home. Unexpectedly, in the hospital hallway, I bumped into Delon and Lauren. Inevitably, I had to face them again.

"What are you doing here? Are you sick?" asked Delon with an intimidating face, as if my presence was ruining his mood.

"Just hypertension," I replied as I showed him my medicine bag.

"That's because you've been overthinking lately. Go home; I'll ask someone to call a therapist for you."

"Hmm..." I replied briefly, then resumed my steps.

"Wait, Dayana..." Lauren's voice stopped me in my tracks. I turned back towards them.

"Brother Delon, I've recovered. You go home with Dayana," Lauren said gently to Delon. She was sitting in a wheelchair, and I still didn't know what illness she had. Is she really pregnant?

"No, I'll take you home first. You're not fully recovered, Lauren," Delon refused, looking worried.

"But I feel bad for Dayana. I'm afraid she'll misunderstand me and hate me."

I paused, wringing my fingers. Lauren was a drama queen.

"What right does she have to be jealous? She should have apologized to you. Because of her, you almost had a hemorrhage."

"Me?" I pointed at myself.

"Yes, because of that time you delayed us going to the hospital, Lauren almost died. She had menorrhagia, Dayana. And that, that is very dangerous!"

I didn't move. For a moment I felt guilty and sorry for myself.

"Don't blame Dayana. She doesn't know anything." Lauren got up from her wheelchair. She walked towards me with a smile that I couldn't decipher. She held my hand, and suddenly, she pulled my hand very strongly. It was as if I was pushing her body.

"Dayana! What are you doing?! You've really turned into a monster woman now!" Evil words suddenly came out of Delon's mouth. I froze, still not understanding the current situation. It happened so fast that I had a hard time explaining what happened. I didn't even touch Lauren's body, but she seemed to be pushed by a strong wind, causing her body to fall down in pain.

Lauren whimpered in pain, saying that she just wanted to explain a misunderstanding. But I, accused of pushing her roughly.

"Go away, Dayana, and never come near Lauren again! You're a woman without a conscience!"

I walked backward. My tears were unstoppable. In front of me, for the umpteenth time, the man who was still my lover was helping another woman and trusting her more without even asking, was it true that I was violent?

Delon took Lauren into his arms, picked her up, and led her in the opposite direction. Very clearly, my eyes saw Lauren's face show a devious smile. That woman, she deliberately made me feel guilty in front of Delon. She really is cunning!

The people around me started whispering abuse at me, saying that I'm a relationship destroyer and even that I'm a woman with no feelings.

I wanted to scream out loud, saying that Lauren was the relationship destroyer! I was the victim! However, my strength was gone. I couldn't even bring myself to say no.

Sluggishly, I walked towards the exit. I couldn't stand it anymore.

"Dayana...." With my body limping and my eyes wide, I couldn't resist as someone pulled me to follow his lead.