"Her real na is Claire, Aunt. Claire Smith and the boy I was carrying earlier is my son from her."
"His na is Dave," he added.
Lana and Jerry looked at each other again. Having such a big child ans that Devan's relationship with Anna has been very long.
"So all this ti…"
"I only t her a few months ago, Aunt. Before, I didn't know that I had a son from her," Devan interrupted Lana's words.
"Eh? What do you an? What do you want to say, Devan?" said Jerry, who was now curious.
"You t her and so ti ago you just confird that it turns out you have a child from Claire? Does that an that this woman has been raising her child alone all this ti?" now Lana joined in. Thinking about how Byanca was doing, she felt even more guilty.
Hearing that, Devan just smiled. "That's right, Auntie."
Imdiately Jerry and Lana, the two figures now turned and looked at each other. Lana wanted to ask again but felt it was inappropriate to know more given her daughter's disgraceful behavior.
"Thank goodness it's like that. I'm so happy that you're finally united with your son, Devan," Lana said sadly.
"As Byanca's parents, we want to apologize to you. I know that maybe an apology is not enough. However, I will still say it. If you can't forgive us, I understand, Devan. But still, I hope that you will forgive Byanca's actions and forget about this incident," she added again, her voice hoarse, her eyes watering again, and the next second the tears fell again and rolled down her cheeks.
Devan was silent, he couldn't bear to see the condition of the two middle-aged people in front of him. Byanca has gone too far. How can her parents apologize for the mistakes she made? The woman had completely lost her mind. Even now, no one knows where that woman is.
"No problem, Auntie. All you need to worry about right now is your health. About forgiving Byanca, I will try to forgive that woman, and forget everything, for your sake, Auntie, Om," Devan replied.
To be honest, she had to say it like that. A woman like Byanca didn't deserve the slightest apology, because that woman caused his relationship with Claire to go through a lot of trouble, not only that, Claire had also received harsh treatnt from his mother just for defending her. The heartache that Claire felt was incomparable to anything in this world. And whatever hurt her, he would not let it go let alone forgive her.
Hearing the man's words, Lana and Jerry breathed a sigh of relief.
"Then thank you, son. I can only feel relieved now," said Lana while holding her chest.
Devan just nodded.
"Do you still have sothing to say, Auntie?" asked Devan again.
"No, not anymore," Lana replied.
"Okay, then I'll say goodbye, Auntie. Claire and Dave are waiting for ," Devan said.
"Okay," Lana said, nodding weakly.
The grandmother who was among them cleared her throat softly.
"So what now? It's all over, right? If you still want to say sothing, say it now," said Grandma.
"Are you sure you're going back to Australia tonight?" Grandma asked Lana.
"Yes, it is true."
"Okay. Then I will order a taxi for you to use to the airport," said Mr. atmadja.
"Thank you," Jerry replied to the middle-aged man.
While on the other hand, Naila who was with Leo slowly approached Anna with a myriad of questions in her head.
"How have you been in my absence, Anna?" asked Naila. Leo who was next to her just kept quiet and let his woman do whatever she wanted.
"As you can see, I'm fine," replied Anna.
"My mom has a new na, Auntie. Just call her 'Claire'," Dave who sat on Claire's lap also chid in.
Naila smiled hearing the boy, "Whatever her na is, to , your mother is still Anna, honey," she said as she gently stroked Dave's head.
Dave didn't respond anymore, "How are your condition now? Is everything okay? How is your father's condition?" Claire asked the girl.
"Everything is fine now. My father is also recovering. Do you know? He was the one who brought to the event earlier, I thought my father would introduce to soone else, it turned out to be Leo. I'm so happy now," Naila replied, turning her head to Leo but only for a few seconds.
"Is that true?" Claire asked enthusiastically.
"Of course, I can't lie to you," replied Naila with a smile etched on her lips.
Devan, Leo, and Aaron just silently listened.
Not long after that, Mr. Atmdja ca out of the room where Lana was being treated.
"How about it, Dad?" asked Devan to the middle-aged man.
"Everything's fine. You guys wait here, I'll get a taxi for Lana and Jerry. Tonight they will return to Australia," said Mr. Atmadja, pausing for a mont.
"Okay, Dad," Devan replied and got a nod from the middle-aged man.
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Late at night, after leaving the hospital, everyone including Aaron and Claire, as well as Naila and Leo, took Jerry and Lana to the airport, stayed there for a few minutes until the husband and wife were already on the plane.
"Hopefully they arrive safely," said Serly.
"Hopefully," said Grandma.
"We also want to say goodbye to return to the hotel, Mr. Devan," said Aaron. Yes, the man also chose to follow where his nephew went. He simply didn't want anything bad to happen to the woman and his grandson.
"You guys want to go back already?" Grandma asked imdiately approaching Dave who was in Devan's arms.
"Yes, Grandma," Claire replied.
"Tomorrow I'll visit you guys again," Grandma said stroking Dave's hair.
"Can I?" she added.
"Of course, Grandma. You can visit any ti," Claire answered imdiately.
"Alright then, Co on.. The night is getting late, the night wind is not good for you and Dave's health, honey," Grandma said then grabbed Claire's arm and led her away, walking first and leaving the others behind.
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