Chapter 78

Martin Moore's POV

I still can't forget Freshia just like that. Where does she live now, after she left me yesterday? Until finally I decided to contact my subordinate and ask her to find out about Freshia. However, the next day I got the unpleasant news that Freshia was now living with Eros again. What does it mean? Was Eros the one who kidnapped her again? I really can't accept it if Freshia has to return to Eros' arms.

After that, I flew back to my home country just to confirm the truth of the report that my subordinates had previously informed me. I don't believe it, but I just want to see it for myself with my own eyes. I decided to pay attention to Freshia and scout her using someone who worked with Eros. I gave her more than what Eros gave her, as long as she reported everything to me about Freshia.

Until I received a report that Freshia returned to Eros' house of her own accord and now the relationship between the two of them is getting closer. How could Freshia become close to Eros? Why did she just forgive him after what Eros did to her? I didn't expect Freshia to be that naive. Instantly, I felt like I didn't want to give in to Eros and suddenly enveloped my heart. If Eros can do it, I can definitely conquer Freshia's heart. After that, the person I assigned as a spy continued to give me updates until finally, I had the idea to separate Freshia from Eros again when I heard that Freshia was going to the hospital only accompanied by a few of Eros' men. This is my chance. I thought.

Now that Freshia is with me, I took Freshia to my apartment which I usually stay in when I'm visiting this country, but instead, I behaved badly towards her. What she said before I left is still ringing in my head. Why do I look like the person I hate? Why would I do something this crazy? However, now my sense of selfishness is greater. The most important thing is that I can have what Eros likes. I don't want him to be happy because people like him don't deserve that. After that, I immediately ordered one of my subordinates to deliver food to the room occupied by Freshia. I'm sure that right now Eros must be confused about where we are.

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The next day I received information that Freshia did not eat the food I had prepared last night. I know for sure she has no appetite at all considering she is currently in the state she is in now. Suddenly the feeling of guilt in me emerged and I intended to meet her in the room.

When I opened her room, I could see her still curled up in bed without looking at me who had just opened the door and entered. Then I stepped closer to her to examine her more. And what I found was that Freshia had a fever. Her body was very hot. I immediately opened the blanket that was used to cover her body and then changed her sleeping position from her back to me, to her back. After that, I immediately patted one side of her face to make her wake up.

Freshia was seen opening her eyes which looked very sad at that time. I immediately called my subordinate and asked her to contact a doctor who could visit my apartment to examine her. Meanwhile, I was busy preparing a warm water compress to use as a compress for Freshia. At least I hope this can help reduce the fever.

Not long after that, suddenly I found the cell phone in my trouser pocket ringing indicating an incoming call. I can see that there is an incoming video call request from someone I really care about in this world. My mother called me via video call. I immediately picked it up and immediately saw her face on the screen of my cell phone. At that time I deliberately used the loudspeaker feature because at this time I couldn't reach my earphones.

But a split second later my brows frowned slightly when I noticed the background behind my mother which didn't look like it was in a hospital. "You're not in the hospital, right?" I asked without further ado.

At that time, my mother just smiled when she heard my question. "Don't worry, I will be fine," my mother said suddenly, which made me even more confused. But before I had time to respond to her words, the display on my cell phone screen suddenly changed. The view of the video call moved and no longer focused on her. Instantly my whole body tensed when I saw the figure who replaced her on the video call.

“Hi, Martin!” He greeted me while showing off his trivial smile. “I'm on the plane. I will bring this woman you love so much after you. So that she knows that her son is currently holding a woman captive." Eros laughed. “What do you think if she finds out about it, Martin? Won't the pain in her heart get worse?

I growled. "Damn you, Eros!"

“Calm down. Right now I'm far away from her. I also don't want to trouble myself if she experiences something bad while she's with me. But it all depends on your attitude which will determine the choice whether you will meet your mother in a conscious or critical condition."

"Stop, Eros! Don't talk so impudently!"

After that, the voice on the other side became silent. “Therefore, you know what you must do now. Give Freshia back to me!” Eros exclaimed suddenly.

Damn, Eros! I never thought that he would do something like this to me. Until he had the audacity to take my mother on a flight when she needed to get treatment.

I took a deep breath before responding to Eros' words. "Yes, alright. Come to the location I will send you to later. Remember that you have to bring my mother safely here, Eros!" I said forced.

“Applies to you too! If I even find out that you hurt or did something to Freshia, then I will do something that might harm your mother."

“Damn it!” I cursed him for the umpteenth time. Then after that, the telephone connection was cut off.

After that, I immediately clenched my fingers to suppress my anger which felt very burning. At the same time, Freshia opened her eyes and looked at me. I noticed it and immediately returned his gaze. “Are you feeling better?”

Freshia nodded her head. Then she tried to sit up and lean against the back of the bed. I also helped her. Freshia suddenly said after successfully sitting back in a perfect position. "You want to know Martin, what made me decide to return to Eros?" Freshia seemed to pause her words for a moment. “Because we have the same background. We are both alone, both abandoned by our mothers, and both need support. People like you who grew up full of mother's love will never be able to understand us. So, accept the fact that we are different and never interfere in my and Eros' affairs again." Freshia said then, full of emphasis.