The Rhyme of the Depositary

144 - SEASON 2

Niggling?

Alice called Jasmine a petty person? Not wrong? Alice should have judged Daniel and given the man an oath. But what happened was Jasmine who was accused of being petty. It doesn't really make sense.

Alice walked to the back of the table and pulled the small hook to open the curtains of Jasmine's room. The view of the back garden looks impressive.

Alice's memory goes back to a few months ago when Jasmine first stepped on her home. This room is a room that Jasmine immediately highlighted because it has a view of the back garden and faces eastward where the sun rises. Staring at the light from the eastern horizon became one of the things that Jasmine liked. In other words, the woman fell in love at first sight with this room.

Alice did not mind. Alice's room itself also has a perfect view, overlooking the front yard and the west side of the building so that she can stare at dusk. The silhouette of the sunset is one of the many natural events that Alice loves. Alice could understand the meaning of beauty and appreciate it. He understood Jasmine's will. They actually have the same soul. Not much different from each other.

"You remember when you first arrived at my house, this is the room you chose?" ask Alice. His gaze floated as if going to the past, shifting the topic from the previous conversation.

"Yes. This room has a sunrise view." Jasmine responded to Alice and forgot for a moment their previous sparring.

"My room actually has a sunset view." Alice turned around and smiled slightly. His face looks softer than before. His eyes looked friendly again. For a moment, they forgot about the debate that had occurred.

"Basically, we have some of the same equations. Just different on some things. Our point of view is like two coins facing the opposite direction. So is the case today, Jasmine. Both you and I want the best for each other. I want you to have a happy ending. Your marriage to Daniel is what I've been dreaming of lately. Maybe God made your pregnancy a means that would unite you."

Jasmine became displeased again when their discussion came to this topic. Apparently Alice this time had a different opinion than her. The principle of Jasmine that he tried to hold firmly felt useless to be maintained in front of Alice who began to think about romance.

Because Alice is married and has perfect love, she becomes very eager to apply her love formula to many people around her. It was as if Jasmine and Daniel were a pair of people who were united by nature through a certain event. Eventually, in Alice's shadow, they will find love for each other.

Jasmine had already memorized such dramas. Too often stories with the same plot are used as a benchmark for real events. Love found in forced marriage. Wow Very dramatic. Exactly the movie title.

But in fact, the real world is not that beautiful. No cliche formula just happens exactly like the story. All have their own possibilities and Jasmine argues that her life is already full of problems. He and Daniel are two individuals who have striking differences with each other. Without others to stress, Jasmine knew this situation she was in would only lead to bitterness.

Jasmine and Daniel will never be able to love each other. Too many differences. There are too many things they argue about. The only thing they would pass through was endless and indefinite mutual hostility.

That was why Jasmine had no intention of welcoming Daniel's marriage offer. Because from the beginning he was not sure what his home life would be like. Jasmine will only be a full captive of Daniel who can be taken for granted.

"No. I can't trust marriage anymore, Alice. My life experience has taught me many lessons. I'm not a stupid woman who would repeat the same mistake! I won't!" Jasmine refused stubbornly. She understands that Alice has never experienced anything similar, so the marriage to Alice looks like a sacred bond without the slightest problem. But to Jasmine who had once felt all that bitterness, she was completely already full of being manipulated in the form of marriage.

"Don't you say Daniel will still sue the boy after you give birth? Daniel can be a very stubborn man. He may very well corner you at the court table and show you evidence that would incriminate you. I know you have great strength and connection, Jasmine. Only, your opponent this time is Daniel. He is more than capable of opposing you. If you're stubborn, you'll only lose your son. When you chose to accept Daniel's marriage offer back then, things were different. It is too late for you to surrender and raise the peace flag. So, I suggest, accept Daniel's offer to get married before it's too late." Alice rubbed Jasmine's hand gently. Both of his eyes showed seriousness.

Alice wanted Jasmine to understand the current situation. Not always the woman has control in all situations. Sometimes life can slaughter us so that we leave nothing. If that's the case, shouldn't we give up in the first place and let time determine everything? How difficult is it to accept peace by lowering our self-esteem?

"You're defending him?"

Honestly, Jasmine felt betrayed hearing Alice's words. It was as if the woman had indeed intentionally cornered herself and defended Daniel indirectly. Alice was a friend of Daniel for a long time. It is not surprising that they support each other.

"I'm not defending him. I'm giving you a reasonable picture. You'll be charged with multiple charges after the birth of your son. Can't you look at the situation more closely?"

It was really exhausting to talk to Jasmine at this moment. He is not only stubborn, but also difficult to understand the real reality.

"I want to keep this baby at all costs!"

Justright. Jasmine was very difficult to be invited to see the real situation. Jasmine's current position was difficult. He threatened to lose the child completely if he persisted with his will. Daniel can be very strong if he wants to. In that case, Jasmine was not a balanced opponent.

Alice's face showed fatigue. Talking to Jasmine was very draining. Alice walked to the side of the bed and comfortably began to sit there. A large violet pillow he took for granted and used as a hand support. Alice's right hand waved small, gesturing for Jasmine to sit beside her. It seems like tonight they need to discuss this topic even more deeply.

"Look, Jasmine. I need to remember that even though Daniel is not a high-class criminal, he has the ability to hack data and find the whereabouts of others. I really can't underestimate Daniel's ability to search for someone. You think if you hide your son later, Daniel can't find his whereabouts? If you think you can outsmart Daniel, then you need to see Daniel more observant."

How could Jasmine not understand all that? Already from the beginning Alice reminded Jasmine if Daniel had the ability in the field of technology and computer programming. It became common for Daniel to steal data, search for the whereabouts of someone, and infiltrate other systems with strong security. If Jasmine thinks she can trick Daniel into concealing her child, she needs to be resuscitated early. It's not easy to lie to Daniel. Unless the opponent is as strong as Klayver, only Alice believes Jasmine's efforts are successful. But including Klayver in the case this time is also unlikely. Alice's husband is a person who does not want to interfere in the affairs of others, let alone the problem of children who are basically the privacy of each person.

"Oh, I sometimes forget that guy is good at hacking data and hunting down other people's whereabouts." Jasmine laid her body with a resigned look. He made his arm as a crutch. Her blond hair looked increasingly messy with the edges sticking out everywhere. Jasmine's looker was really messed up. This first new Alice saw Jasmine in a terrible state. Away from the reputation of Jasmine before who was known to pay great attention to beauty.

"You need to know that for your size, fighting Daniel is a pretty tough thing."

A few years ago Daniel was just a regular hacker with a growing company. But now Daniel has managed to develop quite significantly. The company is growing and has many branches. The tenders are always winning everywhere. His employees have countless children. One over. Its security and service programs are increasingly known to many people and its ability to increase in proportion to the growth of its business.

In other words, Daniel is a man who managed to pursue a career brilliantly. The business graph is increasingly uphill tempting any investor. He is a very rare asset.

If Daniel had been as big and strong as he is now, Anson would have had a pretty strong opponent. At that time Daniel still had hope to pursue Alice. Luckily Daniel wasn't as big as he is now. At least Anson and Daniel don't have to face each other. There is only destruction if the two people who have great power fight over something.

"So, what do you suggest?" jasmine asked weakly. He threw his arm to the side, letting his head stare at the ceiling of the room without a pedestal at all. The lights of this room were orange-colored faintly, displaying a soft side. Normally Jasmine would feel comfortable being in this room. But for now, his mood was quite chaotic inside out.

"Receive the marriage that Daniel offered."

"Are you crazy?!" Jasmine was as fast as lightning and looked at Alice's face which revealed seriousness.

"No. Just think more realistically than you." Alice's chest was seen going up and down, trying to be patient for as long as possible in the face of Jasmine who was hard to direct. Is it hard to marry Daniel? The man was logical enough to be kind and was likely able to accept Jasmine slowly.

"What kind of marriage can I have with such a man, Alice? You know I'm a woman of the night and you also know Daniel's a man with a good background. Wedding is not a puzzle game that can be installed and fit easily! If we don't fit in, we'll get divorced. Why try to get married if you end up just separating? That is if the problem is simply incompatibility. What if the problem was that I was psychically suppressed and cornered continuously? Who will defend me?"

Alice chose not to answer Jasmine's question. He currently closed his eyes instead, letting Jasmine think as she pleased. Jasmine was a very paranoid person. All things related to marriage are always associated with evil for the sake of evil. It was as if marriage was indeed a storehouse of mental torture.

"What if you try it first? Marry Daniel for at least the next five years. During those five years, you can show a good reputation as a mother. Maybe you can reduce your dirty business slowly and show progress in attitude and behavior. With this in mind, if you are uncomfortable and intend to claim a divorce, you have a balanced position with Daniel in front of the court. Back then, your chances of getting child custody were as great as Daniel."

"But for five years it was …."

"Take it as a sacrifice you have to make for your son. Isn't this better? You don't need to be sued for giving up custody of your baby and you can try to get married again? At least, if your marriage is bad, you can still end it anyway. If there's anything, like Daniel threatening you with murder and domestic violence, for example, something that I'm sure won't actually happen, it's just a guess. You can tell me and I'll force Klayver to help you. How's it?"

The words that Alice had just said were well absorbed by Jasmine. It seemed that the woman was starting to think things over more carefully. Jasmine was like she was experiencing an inner conflict. Slowly, one by one Alice's advice was carefully chosen.

"But marriage is a risky act."

"Life does have to take risks once in a while, Jasmine. What's the point of living if you're just living it monotonously?"

"But—"

"You have to fight your own fears and try to stand victorious at the end point!"

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