Unpredictable Betrayal : A Sweet of Revenge

“Mama wants to ask about what?”

Alden became curious. He wanted to know what his mother really wanted to ask or clarify about Aurora.

“Come here,” Zendaya waved. She asked her son to come closer and sit next to her. Side by side and facing each other. “There’s something Mama needs to clarify.”

“About what?”

“About Aurora, Savana’s former daughter-in-law.”

Alden took a deep breath. He understood, more or less, that his mother might have been triggered and perhaps preoccupied with Savana’s remarks at the party earlier.

“What’s the matter? Didn’t Alden already inform you that Aurora is actually widowed?”

“Yes,” Zendaya nodded. She didn’t deny this issue.

Before, the two of them had indeed had serious discussions. Alden had been candid and sought Zendaya’s permission before daring to approach Aurora again.

“Do you remember Aurora, Mama?” Alden asked back then.

“Aurora Harperwood? Your first love?”

“And forever will remain Alden’s true love.”

“Why? Why talk about her all of a sudden? Didn’t you say Aurora got married to someone else?”

Alden nodded.

“Yes. She did get married. But, a few days ago, she got officially divorced.”

Zendaya was surprised. From being normal before, now she responded with enthusiasm.

“How did you find out about this?”

“Because Alden works at the same place as Aurora.”

Zendaya was even more surprised. Since he changed jobs, Alden had never mentioned or told her about working with his ex-girlfriend.

“Why didn’t you tell me?”

“Well, Alden told Mama about it.”

Zendaya sighed. Her son didn’t seem to understand what she meant.

“So, if Aurora is divorced, why? Or did she divorce her husband because of you?”

“Oh my, don’t accuse randomly, Ma!”

Alden stared. He never expected his mother to accuse him like that.

“Her husband was caught cheating twice. That’s why they divorced.”

Zendaya shook her head. She felt sorry for Aurora’s unfortunate fate.

“Oh dear, that’s so unfortunate. Maybe all of this happened because she left you in the past.”

This time, Alden laughed. Previously, his mother felt sorry. Why was she now annoyed?

“Because Aurora is now alone, single, Alden wants to ask Mama for permission.”

“Permission for what?”

Alden looked closely at his mother’s face. He locked onto the two blue eyes of the middle-aged woman. Then he spoke softly and cautiously.

“Alden wants to re-approach and establish a serious relationship with Aurora. Alden asks for Mama’s permission.”

Zendaya remained silent for a moment. She carefully pondered her son’s words.

“Are you sure? She even left you and married someone else.”

“Alden knows. But, it’s also Alden’s fault. That’s why, this time, Alden wants to make amends for the mistakes Alden made in the past.”

Zendaya looked at her son’s face, displaying a pleading expression. Realizing how much Alden loved Aurora from the past until now, Zendaya couldn’t bear to refuse.

“Can I, Ma? Alden pleads.”

Zendaya took a deep breath. Then she nodded in agreement.

“Alright. Mama allows it. But, don’t let yourself get heartbroken for the second time.”

At that time, Alden did inform about Aurora’s newly widowed status. He never mentioned or talked about who her ex-husband was or whose child the man who had once been Aurora’s husband was.

“But, you didn’t tell me that her ex-husband is Savana’s child.”

“Why?”

Zendaya furrowed her brow.

“Why do you ask why?”

“Whether Aurora used to marry Savana’s child, an artist, or even the president’s child, it doesn’t matter. After all, they’re exes. The most important thing is that Aurora is currently single. Not married or someone’s wife. So where’s the fault?”

Actually, if looked at closely, Alden’s words were somewhat right. No matter who Aurora’s ex-husband was, her current status was that of an ex. However, there were still things that made Zendaya’s heart feel blocked and uneasy.

“Then, what about Savana’s statement that Aurora is barren? Is that true?” Zendaya took a deep breath. While looking at Alden’s face, she slowly expressed her inner thoughts. “I just can’t bear it if you end up not having children.”

Alden tried to understand his mother’s concerns. He admitted that Savana’s spread of rumors had successfully provoked many people, including his own mother.

“That’s slander, Ma. The one who’s actually barren is Savana’s child. It’s not meant to defend, but Alden knows for sure what really happened. When they were still married, Aurora and her husband underwent examinations twice and it was found out that the husband was the one who was infertile. Just so you know, Aunt Savana knows that her child has difficulty having children. But, until now, she denies it and still blames Aurora.”

Zendaya shook her head incredulously. The issue of slander thrown by Savana had even ruined her birthday party.

“Then, what about the debt that Aurora left until Savana and her child had to sell their house? How about that?”

For this question, Alden laughed instead. Although Zendaya was waiting for her son’s serious answer.

“Why are you laughing?”

Alden continued to chuckle.

“Ma…” he called out. “You know who Aurora is, right?”

Zendaya nodded. As a woman who dabbled in business, she knew the exploits of Aurora’s extended family, which was famous for having a business empire.

“Mama knows. Who doesn’t know a big businessman like Joshua Harperwood?”

“That’s it! From there alone, Mama should have been able to judge whether Savana’s words are facts or just mere slander. Let Alden clarify, the one who has the debt is Alex, Savana’s child. During his tenure and still being Aurora’s husband, he often embezzled company funds for pleasure and to spend on his affair. So, when this scandal was revealed, it’s not wrong for Aurora to demand compensation, right?”

Zendaya agreed with this statement. If she were Aurora, she would do the same.

“Enough, Ma. Don’t think about it. Everything that Aunt Savana accuses is nothing more than slander. Alden dares to guarantee that.”

Hearing Alden’s explanation, Zendaya tried to believe. Hoping that this problem would not escalate and make things difficult for her.

But, the reality was not as easy as Zendaya thought. Several days later, when receiving a lunch invitation from her socialite friends, Zendaya met Savana again. Because she didn’t want to get involved in conversation, she deliberately avoided her. But, one of her friends opened a discussion that seemed to touch on and imply the events of her recent birthday.

“So, the woman close to Dr. Alden is Mrs. Savana’s former daughter-in-law?”

Zendaya remained silent for a moment. She wanted to deny it, but the truth was indeed so.

“Yes,” she replied shortly.

“Why is Dr. Alden interested?”

Zendaya’s eyebrows immediately furrowed.

“What do you mean?”

“Well, Mrs. Zendaya’s son is still single, handsome, established, and a doctor. Why not look for someone equal?”

Zendaya just smiled, trying to keep her emotions from flaring up.

“I think Aurora is equal to Alden. She’s also a doctor and her life is already established.”

“But, if you can get a single person, why choose a widow?”

“Why does it matter?” Zendaya asked somewhat annoyed. “Besides, whether single or widowed, there’s no difference. Moreover, it’s really pitiful just because someone is a widow, then they’re discriminated against. Suppose the widow is one of your children here, then when they want to find a new partner but are treated like earlier, would you accept it?”

The woman who had been asking was suddenly silent. No longer debating Zendaya’s pointed explanation.

“Oh my God, Zendaya. There’s no need to defend so much.”

This time it was Savana who spoke. Finding her friends silent, she continued to ramble on.

“Moreover, I can guess what your reason might be if you still accept Aurora as a daughter-in-law.”Exclusive © content by N(ô)ve/l/Drama.Org.

“What do you know?” Zendaya asked calmly.

“Just say you’re eyeing Aurora’s wealth, right?” Then Savana looked at her surrounding friends. She continued to speak as if providing information while provoking at the same time. “If you want to know, this Aurora is the daughter of a rich businessman, Joshua Harperwood. It’s because of this wealth that Zendaya is willing to accept Aurora. Otherwise, how could she agree to her son, who’s supposedly handsome, established, and independent, marrying a promiscuous widow like Aurora.”

Zendaya’s heart boiled. For God’s sake, she wanted to tear out Savana’s mouth, the one who loved to slander like that.