The Wife of the King's Pay

Chapter 80 Leaving the Past

Seeing Cleantha's departure, the King simply pegged in her place. He himself has not been able to understand how he feels at this time.

Love never takes her side. It brings only an endless storm of suffering. Forcing it to always stand between two crossroads.

The angel side in him said that he should go after Cleantha. Hugged her affectionately then brought her back to her side. But his demon side forbade him to accept Cleantha because she had been tainted. Cleantha was no longer worthy to accompany her as a wife.

"I can't let my life go awry just because of love. I'd better stay here until Cleantha leaves. I don't want this to get any more complicated. Now I have to focus on facing Zevira and getting custody of my daughter, Ivyna,"

the king made his decision.

Cleantha walked into the living room. He saw Ivyna had stopped crying, but his face was still moping.

Cleantha approached the little girl who was being struck by grief. Cleantha wanted to lighten a bit of the burden on Ivyna's heart before she left.

"Ivy, don't be sad. Ivy will definitely be able to meet Mommy Vira again" Cleantha cupped her hands together on Ivyna's cheeks.

Ivyna blinked her eyes that were still wet with tears.

"Mommy Clea, my Mommy left because Daddy loves Mommy Clea more. Please make Daddy love my Mommy again. I want Mommy Vira back here" whined Ivyna with pleading eyes.

Seeing the suffering of the innocent child, Cleantha grew steadily stronger to cover the sheets of her life with the King. He hopes that after his departure, Ivyna will get a full family.

Although Zevira had committed many crimes, Cleantha did not want to hold a grudge. For him, Ivyna's joy is more important than just the wrong actions of his parents.

"Ivy, from next Mommy Clea will be staying at her father's house Mommy Clea. Mommy Clea won't see Daddy again."

"Mommy Clea will also leave?"

"Yes. Ivy doesn't have to worry. Just pray that Daddy loves Mommy Vira again. And Ivy should keep the spirit of learning. Be a good girl for Daddy and Mommy Vira."

"Okey, Mommy Clea. I'll pray for Mommy and Daddy."

"Bye, Ivy. May we meet again" said Cleantha hugging Ivyna.

Before leaving, Cleantha looked for Mr. Darma and Narti who were used to serving her. He felt he had to thank them and say goodbye to them.

"Sir Darma, Narti, I say goodbye. I'm going back to my parents' house" Cleantha said.

"But your Madam is pregnant. Why doesn't Madam stay with Lord King?" ask Mr. Darma to be astonished.

"Can't, sir. I am no longer the wife of the Lord King. Thank you for everything you've done for me" said Cleantha holding the old man's hand.

Narti cried hearing the farewell from Cleantha. Just now that he saw the affection between the King and Cleantha, now suddenly his young wife decided to leave the house.

"Madam, be careful, take care of your content well," said Narti sobbing.

"Yes, Ma'am, thank you," said Cleantha hugging Narti.

With a strong determination, Cleantha stepped away from the King's house.

To be sure he did not want to set foot again in a place that only left suffering for him.

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"Clea, you're finally home too. You are like a ghost, coming and going as you please. You think your father's house is a halfway house?" cerocos Ana sees Cleantha coming.

As usual, Cleantha chose to be quiet and not to bully Ana. He walked straight to the room, but Keyla quickly confronted him.

"Clea, we have to talk" said Keyla, pulling her sister's hand.

Ana, who saw the suspicious movements of her two stepchildren, immediately took the initiative.

"I'm sure the two boys are hiding a big secret. I have to eavesdrop on their conversation,"

inward Ana wants to reveal the secret of her stepson.

With tiptoes, Ana heads to Cleantha's locked room. He stuck his ear to the door so he could listen to the conversation between Cleantha and Keyla.

"Clea, why did you come back here? Has the Lord King kicked you out?" ask Keyla ketus.

"The Lord King did not cast me out, but I decided to leave from the Lord's side forever. Is Big Brother satisfied now? Isn't this what you wanted?" cleantha asked coldly.

"Why did you say that to me?"

"Sister shouldn't have to ask. Only Big Brother himself knows what Big Brother said to the Lord King. But I don't care about it anymore" Cleantha replied.

"You've dared to insinuate me now. I just want to make sure of one thing. Are you really pregnant? And how old is your pregnancy?" ask Keyla to find out.

Keyla grumbled.

"I didn't expect this disaster to happen."

"Immediately remove your contents, Clea! Otherwise you will cause a disgrace to our family. Especially when your stomach is already swollen. Dad, Aunt Ana, and the neighbors will see it. They'll know all your behavior" Keyla said.

Cleantha looked at Keyla with a cold and hollow look.

"I'm not gonna drop my baby no matter what. My baby is my only most precious treasure. I'll take care of her and keep her as hard as I can."

"Are you crazy, Clea? If you maintain your content, your future will be ruined. No man will ever marry you again. You will also be a gossip material in our environment and in the office. They'll think you're pregnant out of wedlock" Keyla said.

"I told you, Brother. I don't care" Cleantha replied insisting.

"Then what about Dad? Didn't you think about it? I'd be shocked to see you pregnant without a husband. He could have a stroke for the umpteenth time, even die. You want to be the cause of our father's death?" keyla cornered Cleantha.

Cleantha's face turned pale. What Keyla said is true. If her father had known of her pregnancy and her divorce from the King, he would have been devastated. And it is likely that it will worsen his health condition.

During this time, he bore the burden of regret for feeling as the cause of his mother's death. There was no way he could increase his sin by being the cause of his father's death.

"Speak Cleantha!" insist Keyla.

Cleantha was still pensive, when Ana suddenly banged on the door of her room loudly.

"Open the door, Auntie wants to talk!" yell Ana.

With a bang, Keyla stepped into the door and turned the key.

"What the hell, Auntie? Why yell? Aunty can wake Dad," Keyla bursts.

"The aunt should have asked you, Key. Why are you hiding your sister's disgrace? Good thing Aunt listened to your conversation just now. Aunty just found out Cleantha's pregnant."

Ana clutched Cleantha's arm loudly while glaring.

"It's a good thing you don't come home often, Clea. It turns out you're pregnant. Tell me who's the father of your baby? Are you selling yourself? Or are you dating a guy and then voluntarily handing yourself over to him? May the man be Lord King, your master."

This time Cleantha was unwilling to remain silent. Ana's accusations have been outrageous and she has to defend herself.

Soon she will be a mother. Therefore he must be able to face the injustice he experienced. In the future he must be more resilient in order to protect himself and also his baby.

"Free, Auntie! Don't accuse anyone that Auntie doesn't know the truth. The child I'm carrying is not an illegitimate child. I'm legally married" Cleantha said.

Ana was aghast at Cleantha's confession.

"Who and when did you get married, Cleantha? Why don't you tell me and your father?"

"Tante, there's no need to know who Cleantha's husband is. Besides, Cleantha is currently in divorce proceedings with her husband" Keyla said lightly.

Ana's eyes grew bigger, not believing to hear the surprise after surprise he received.

"Married and divorced? Why would that happen? If your sister is pregnant without a husband, how can we face the scorn of people? Our family will get hit by the sap. We may also be expelled by the people. As for your father, he could have died of a heart attack. Well..how is this?" said Ana panicked while massaging her own temple.

Keyla blicked her lips.

"I don't know either. Just ask Cleantha, what's the solution."

Ana held Cleantha and shook the girl's shoulder.

"Clea, you must take responsibility for your actions. Don't get us all involved" Ana said furiously.

Cleantha threw Ana's hand off her shoulder. He stared at Ana sharply.

"Not to worry, Auntie. I'm leaving this house before my stomach grows. I'll just stay here tonight. Tomorrow I'm going to work and find a place to stay. Now please Aunt and sister Keyla out of my room, I'm going to take a break."

Keyla and Ana are both stunned to see the drastic change in Cleantha's self.

"Do I need to repeat it? Please leave me alone," Cleantha insisted in a high tone.

As she moved from Cleantha's room, Ana whispered to Keyla.

"Key, is Cleantha's mind being disturbed because of her pregnancy? Aunty was afraid to see the look in her eyes," said Ana shuddering in horror.

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