"Why are you silent? Let's explain, who is Intan? You've been able to ask Niel if I'm single or not. I don't know what you've been doing behind my back!"
Dali's tantrum was exactly like the emak-emak whose cooking rations were lacking. Demanding justice to the end. Actually, Edward could have guessed that Dali already knew about Intan. It's just that being questioned like that made Hans a bit horrified. He was also a bit confused about how to respond. Given, during the waiting period, Dali had never dated. Meanwhile, himself, for whatever reason, he was still trapped in a romantic relationship with Intan.
"I'm sorry, Miss. Intan has never been my girlfriend. But it was only forced. I never put my heart into Intan," Edward said with a pained face.
For Dali herself, it actually didn't matter if Edward had dated several times in a period of years of separation. However, Edward's panicked face made Dali's belief in Intan's statement even greater. Namely, until now, they were secretly still in a relationship. If Edward and Intan really had no relationship, shouldn't Edward be able to calm down?
"You're lying! How can you have an ex-girlfriend but still play behind your back?" Dali criticized with an annoyed face.
Edward was silent. His face slightly implied confusion. However, a moment later, Edward told her everything. After that, he also showed the CCTV footage that Edward had intentionally copied to show Intan's mischief 3 days ago.
***
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Intan looked at Edward with a seductive gaze. Edward couldn't understand why Intan suddenly went crazy like this. Actually, during the time of Dali's search, Edward did continue the study process because it was impossible for him to leave the class for 2 whole months. If that happened, it was certain that he would not pass all the courses because the average lecturer implemented a policy of a maximum of 3 absences in one semester.
During this time, Edward was often visited by Intan on campus. The woman began to dare to chase Edward all the time. Like coming up to Edward, chatting, and even occasionally touching Edward's arm. Thus, the assumptions of the students, who on average did not know that Edward was married, thought that Intan was his lover. Given, Intan was also fairly beautiful so it was appropriate for handsome Edward.
However, Edward really did not expect that Intan would be this determined. When he was determined to follow Dali to the old village where they met, Intan teased him, daring him to throw himself at her. How crazy! Edward's forehead broke out into a cold sweat in shock.
"What the hell, Tan? Have you lost your mind?"
Edward tried to push Intan as hard as he could. She fell to the floor, but the seductive smile still remained on her mouth.
"Why, Ward? I know you need a release. Enjoy it. Because your wife won't be able to give it to you."
Intan's reply made him immediately angry. He was disgusted with this shameless woman. No matter what, only his wife could satisfy and make him happy. So, the horrible, manipulative, and wild Intan could never replace Dali in his heart.
As Intan was about to approach, he picked up the sleeping kimono that she had thrown in a random direction. She immediately threw the kimono onto Intan's body.
"Listen, Tan. With your attitude like this, you're exactly like a bitch. I'm not tempted by you at all. In fact, I'm disgusted. You know that? So take your pick now. Either send me out in my less-than-stellar clothes or go out in that damn kimono of yours!"
Edward could no longer maintain his modesty. After all, it was Intan who started all this. This made Intan look hurt. Her eyes glazed over until she was speechless.
"Ward, why do you keep rejecting me? Can't you forgive my past mistakes? This time I really sincerely love you, Ward. I'm not deceiving you anymore. I also won't ask for your treasure!" Intan shouted fiercely.
Edward chuckled. He really felt sorry for Intan's pitiful appearance. "Do you think it's all about the money and your materialistic attitude? No! It's simply because I'm already disgusted with you. Only a lowly woman would dare to deceive a man by pretending to be sick. And just so you know, you've never once crossed my heart!"
Intan was even more hurt. The woman's eyes glazed over to the point of tears. "Damn you, Ward!"
Unable to continue seeing how disgusted she was, Edward grabbed Intan's arm hard and intended to push her out.
"Call me anything. Just don't ever show yourself in my presence again, or I'll report you to the authorities for fraud. I'm not going to be nice to you anymore, Tan. Because I have money. You know how terrible bear people are, right? We can even manipulate evidence," Edward threatened with a dismissive look.
Intan looked pained at the threat. Moreover, she who had not yet dressed was also forcibly pushed away from Edward. Intan now suddenly hated Edward. Where did that man learn to be evil?
"Argh! Let go of your hand! How dare you dishonorably drive me away, I'll make you even further away from Dali!"
Intan's threat instead of making Edward more afraid, made Edward even angrier. What did she just say? Making himself even further away from Dali? Is all this happening because of this damn woman?
Edward grabbed Intan's arm harder. "Hey, what are you saying? Don't tell me you're the mastermind of Dali's departure. You son of a bitch!"
Intan laughed with satisfaction. The woman was exactly like a psychopath who managed to deceive her prey.
"Hahaha. What a naive guy! You just don't know. But because I'm kind, and because I've had enough of chasing after your not-so-much money, I'll be honest that I was the one who provoked your stupid wife. Hahaha. Even if I can't have you in the end, I'm satisfied that a man who's as expensive as you got dumped in the end."
Edward was transfixed. Meanwhile, Intan who saw how shocked Edward was, immediately jerked Edward's arm in disgust. She also immediately put on her kimono with a dismissive look. For Intan, making Edward surprised was more than enough. Because, if this matter were to run to the law, Intan would definitely lose. So, Intan already felt victorious enough, just by making Edward surprised.
"Next time, don't be too good a person, so you won't be easily fooled. Hahaha."
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***
Dali was completely shocked to see the video playing in front of her eyes. Dali's face turned red with anger. Her hands were clenched into fists at every harsh mouth that Intan threw out. It's true, that mouth is very evil. Even two months of solitude still couldn't get rid of the pain.
"Oh my God. I'm so stupid that I was provoked by Intan's words. Geez, it turns out, Intan is just a crazy woman who wants to take your property! Duh, she's really crazy," said Dali, looking rather pitying.
Edward alone looked a bit tired of this. However, in his silence, the man took out a piece of paper that was already a bit scuffed from not being stored properly.
"Miss, can we cancel this contract? I want to be a full father to our child."
The man stroked Dali's stomach which was still fairly flat. Dali was touched that Edward had happily accepted her pregnancy.
"But promise not to get close to another woman again."
"Promise, Miss."
Dali, who was swept away by Edward's affection, decided to agree. Then, they tore up the agreement wholeheartedly.