It's Hurt To Loving You

Chapter 1

When Aki found out that Marina, her husband's first love, was carrying his baby, he got angry with Ethan.

A week later, Ethan told her that he was going to divorce her, but she did not agree.

Now that he knew about his illness, he could not deny it any longer. He dialed his hudband number with shaking hands, and he picked up after the third ring.

He said coldly, "I won't see you unless it's to get divorced."

Tears filled Aki's eyes as he forced himself to swallow his words about his illness. Marina's voice suddenly came over the phone in the background. "Ethan, it's time for the pediatric check-up."

The tears that Aki had been holding back for a long time flowed down her face at that moment. He is sick and the family he built is broken, but he has a new family. It's time for it all to end.

He no longer begged him like before. Instead, he said weakly, "Ethan, let's get a divorce."

Ethan was obviously stunned for a moment over the phone.

He laughed coldly and said, "Aki, what tricks are you playing this time?"

Aki closed his eyes and said, "Isn't this what you wanted for a long time, now I'm giving you your freedom, I'll wait for you at home."

It took all of his strength to hang up on him, and he slid to the ground against the wall.

He was wet from the rain while walking in the corridor holding his phone. She bit the sleeve of her dress while crying silently.

Ethan stared at his phone blankly after he hung up on him abruptly.

After a year of the silent treatment where he refused to divorce no matter what, why did he suddenly change his mind today? His voice sounded tearful as well.

Gazing out at the heavy rain, Ethan walked out of the ward.

"Ethan, where are you going?" Marina asked him while chasing after him with the babies in her arms. When she saw him walking away quickly, her gentle expression immediately grew frighteningly dark.

"Is that Aki, is he still wouldn't give up!"

It had been a long time since Ethan had last stepped into the house they shared during their marriage.

He had expected to see the dining table laden with his favorite dishes prepared by Aki, but the villa was dark and empty.

The sky always darkened too early during autumn. Night had fallen although it was only 6 pm.

Ethan spotted a vase of wilted flowers on the dining table. He knows Aki, he won't leave the withered flowers on the table, so there's only one possible reason.

Lately she hasn't been coming home and probably took care of her father in the hospital.

When Aki opened the door, he saw a tall man standing by the dining table in a suit. The expression on his handsome face was as cold as ice and his dark eyes were filled with deep hatred.

Aki was soaked from the run from the car to the house in the rain. When his icy gaze fell on him, a chill went down his spine.

"Where were you?" Ethan asked frigidly.

Aki's eyes, which always gleamed in the past, were dull at that moment.

He looked at her indifferently and said, "Since when do you care about me?"

Ethan sneered and said, "You won't be able to sign the papers if something happened to you."

His words stabbed his heart like sharp needles, he dragged his feet forward, dripping wet.

He did not cry or make a fuss but calmly pulled out the documents from an envelope.

"Don't worry, I've already signed them," he said.

He put the document on the dining table, and Ethan realized that he had never found the word "divorce" so displeasing in his life.

Aki only had one request, which was an alimony of ten million.

"I was wondering why you would suddenly agree to divorce. Turns out it's for money," he mocked. His scornful expression filled him vision.

"You're right, I changed my mind because of the money, the 10 million I'm asking you, Mr. Montifalco, is small right, in exchange for me signing the divorce papers you've been wanting for a long time"

Ethan was surprised how he would talk to him and how he would call him Mr. Montifalco.

"What did you call me?"

"Mr, Montifalco, why is it wrong! I have signed the documents that you have, if you have nothing to say, you can leave now Mr. Montifalco"

Ethan felt strange about the behavior of Aki, who is now his ex-husband.

"Why am I leaving, this is my house?"

"ow right this is your house, don't worry, I'll leave here immediately after I finish packing my things"

After that, Aki went upstairs to change clothes.

Ethan remained thinking inside his car and looked at the documents signed by Aki.

Wasn't this what he wanted but something seemed to make him feel like something was wrong and Aki right now.

In the dark night, Aki sits alone in the bathroom. He hugged himself while the warm water poured over his shivering body.

Aki stood up and wiped her body and sore eyes and walked into a room.

When he opened the door, he saw the music box. It was given to him by his mother before she passed away. He lightly pressed a button, and soft music from a music box filled the room.

The room has no light, and seemed like lifeless, but Aki cried nonstop.

God may have decided to take his life because he was not a good son to his mother. He thought his mother left because of the money, The real reason is that she didn't want to let her father and him know that she was sick.

And now his father still remains in the hospital. He will use the money he will get, for his father's continued treatment and the medicines he needs.

Tears from his left eye flowed to his right eye, down to his cheek, then finally wet his mother's blanket he was lying on.

He hugged a plushy tightly while murmuring, "Sorry, Mommy. I'm sorry It's all my fault. Don't worry mommy, I'll be with you soon."

After losing his mother and his marriage, his mental health had deteriorated. Aki is like a beautiful flower that slowly withers. He stared into the night, thinking as long as he could leave his father for that amount, then he could be with his mother.

The next day, Aki woke up early, as usual, he cleaned the house and he prepared a breakfast that was good for the stomach. Although he didn't have much time left to live, he wanted to live longer to take care of his father.

Aki was about to leave the house, when he received a call from the hospital."Mr. Ford, your father had a heart attack. We've already sent him into the emergency ward." he suddenly panicked.

"I'll be there right away!"

Aki immediately went to the hospital, but the operation was still going on, he waited outside the operating theater with shaking hands.

He had already lost everything. His only hope was his father to live on in good health.

A nurse handed a receipt. "Mr. Ford, this is the total bill for your father's emergency treatment and surgery."

I scanned through the details and found that the total bill amounted to more than 100 thousand. his father's daily treatment expenses already cost 50 thousand per month, and he only barely managed to make ends meet by working three jobs.

After paying for his father's hospitalization in the past, there was only five thousand left on his card. How can he finance his father's operation now?

He had no choice but to call Ethan. He answered in a cold voice, "Where are you? I've already been waiting for 30 minutes." they would have earned money for them if they separated completely.

"Something urgent came up, and I can't make it."

"Aki, is this funny to you?" Ethan sneered in response. "I was thinking why you would change your mind all of a sudden. do you take me for a fool, making up lies like this?"

He actually thought he was lying.

Aki sighed and explained, "I'm not lying. I was reluctant before this because I thought you must have had your reasons for treating me this way, but I see things clearly now.

There's no point to a marriage like this, so I'm getting this divorce willingly. I couldn't make it because my father had a heart attack and had to undergo surgery-"

"Is he dead?" Ethan interrupted.

It seemed strange to Aki. Why would he talk like that? He remained calm while talking to Ethan.

"No. Doctors are treating him now. Mr, Montifalco, the surgery costs more than 100 thousand. Can you give me that ten million? I promise I'll get the divorce!"

He snorted. "Aki, I hope you know that I, and everyone else, want your father dêâd. I can give you the money, but only after we make the divorce official."

The line went dêàd after that.

Aki's face was filled with disbelief. He remembered that Ethan had treated his father with respect when they were still together. However, the hatred in his voice earlier did not sound like a joke at all.

Aki doesn't know what he will do, where he will get the money to pay his father's hospital bills.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 2

Aki doesn't know why Ethan said that to his father. Why did he want his father dead?

Everything made sense when he connected the dots with the Ford family going bankrupt two years ago, Or maybe it's just a coincidence?

He has a headache, can you think of a possible reason? Ethan must have caused their bankruptcy, but how had his family offended him?

Aki didn't have time to think about that. The most urgent matter was to gather 100 thousand to pay his father's medical bills.

The doors to the operating theater opened, and I quickly stepped forward. "Dr. Wilbert, how is my father?"

"Don't worry, Mr. Ford, your father made it, but he's still mentally fragile. Be careful not to trigger him in the meantime." he was happy with the good results of his father's surgery.

"I understand," Aki replied. "Thank you, Dr. Wilbert."

His Father was still unconscious, Aki asked the nurse, "My father was quite healthy. Why did he suddenly have a heart attack?"

The nurse answered hastily,

"Your father has been in good spirits recently. He even said that he craved lamb shank. I thought Al Palphino was only 15 minutes away, so I bought him mushroom soup. When I returned, he was sent to the emergency ward. It's all my fault, Mr. Ford."

"Did you see anything before you left him?"

"No, he looked normal before I left. He even said you like the carrot cake from Al Palphino and he asked me to buy a slice. I never thought that this would happen..." sad when his father's nurse told him .

he felt things were not that simple. After asking the nurse to take good care of his father, he rushed to the admission desk to check the visitor records.

"Mr. Ford, nobody came to visit your father this morning," the nurse working at the desk replied. That's when he seemed to be thinking something wrong.

"Thank you."

"By the way, have you cleared the bill for your father?"

Aki did his best to hide his embarrassment as he replied, "I'll pay immediately. I'm so sorry."

He left the admission desk and took a taxi to the City Hall, but Ethan was nowhere to be seen when he got there.

Aki called him in a panic and said, "I've reached the City Hall. Where are you?"

"My office."

"Mr. Montifalco, can you come and settle the divorce proceedings now?"

Ethan sniggered and said, "Which do you think is more important? The business deal worth hundreds of millions that I'm about to make, or you?"

"I can wait until you're done. Mr. Montifalco, I'm begging you. I need that money urgently for my father." he said begging. But what he said next really broke his heart.

"If he dies, I'll pay for his funeral." after that, he hung up.

She wonders why Ethan was like that to her and her family. He couldn't think of a reason.

When Aki called him again, he realized that he had switched his phone off. It was raining hard, and he couldn't breathe as he crouched under the bus stop sign. Aki felt nothing but regret as he looked at the busy street.

If he didn't meet Ethan at the University, then he would have graduated with a degree by then. With his capabilities and academic talent, he would have had a very bright future.

Who can say that the sudden bankruptcy of the Ford family will cause a change in Ethan, who once loved him so much?

He had lost everything in the blink of an eye.

One year ago, Ethan had asked someone to take away all his jewelry and luxury handbags. The only valuable item he had left was his wedding ring. He took it off and walked into a high-class jewelry shop resolutely.

He didn't think twice about selling his wedding ring. After all, it has no value to him, but it will help a lot. This is the only way he can see to pay his father's medical bills.

The sales lady eyed on him, she looked Aki from head to toe, then she asked, "Hi, What can I help you sir"

"Yes." Aki pretended he hadn't noticed the saleslady. Aki reached for the ring she was holding.

"Okay sir, we have to send the ring to be verified. Can I contact you tomorrow?" Aki licked his dry lips and said in an urgent tone, "I'm in urgent need of money. Can you speed it up?"

"Okay, I'll try. Please give me a moment." Before the saleslady could take the ring away, a fair hand clamped down on the box.

"This ring is very pretty. I'll buy it."

When Aki looked up, he found himself face to face with the person he hated the most-Marina.

Marina is wearing an expensive coat. Her white pearl earrings made her look gentle and charismatic. And her necklace was already worth more than a 100 thousand.

He felt jealous, even though she and his ex-husband were not yet married, she was able to wear expensive jewelry and clothes.

But he was only wearing a ring, now it was clear to him that his ex-husband didn't really love him. Is it because he can't provide for his needs as a husband, because he can't give her a child.

The saleslady looked at Marina.

"Mrs. Montefalco, is Mr. Montefalco not here today to pick out jewelry with you? There are some new arrivals. Each one of them would suit you great, Mrs. Montefalco. The emerald piece you asked me to reserve for you is here. Try it on later. I'm sure it would suit your complexion very well."

Almost every sentence the saleswoman keeps calling her "Mrs. Montefalco" even though she and Ethan are not yet legally married. Marina looked at Aki with a smile and pride in her eyes that showed her victory.

Everyone knows that Ethan treats her like the most precious treasure, but they don't know that Aki is his legal wife.

Aki clenched his hands. Why does he have to bump into the person he doesn't want to see in his most embarrassing moment?

Marina said softly, "You have a lot to lose, if you sell a good quality ring like that."

Aki reached out and grabbed the box with an expression. "I don't sell it anymore," he said.

"No! I like that ring pretty much i was even planning to offer you a higher price for it since we know each other. Aren't you in a hurry for money, Mr. Ford?"

Aki bowed his hand. Yes, he needs money, he's desperate that's why he's here. That's why Marina insulted him relentlessly.

The salelady advised him. "Sir, this is the fiancée of Montefalco Group's president, you are very lucky and she wants to buy your ring. She will surely pay you a good price for it, and you won't have to wait for us to complete the procedures before you get your money."

It was as if Aki was being mocked when the salelady repeated the word "Mrs. Montefalco." a year ago, he confidently told Marina that he would never divorce Ethan and asked her to surrender. In just one year, everyone, high and low, knew who he was.

Aki is more and more convinced that her marriage with Ethan is just a ruse.

Noticing his hesitation, Marina smiled widely and said, "Mr. Ford, why don't you name the price you want for that ring?"

That girl's cheeky expression disgusted Aki, he said coldly, "Didn't you hear me earlier that I don't sell anymore."

However, Marina did not stop.

"Mr. Ford, you are at the end of your rope. Don't tell me that you still care about dignity, If I were you, I would sell it immediately. Hasn't anyone ever told you that stubbornness is a bad behavior?"

"Wow coming from you, Ms. Castro. Stealing other people's things makes you think you really own them. Ah, it's like this, why don't you look at yourself in the mirror first?"

while they were fighting, the ring fell to the floor with a soft clatter and rolled. Aki immediately went after it, but the ring stopped between a pair of elegant leather shoes by the door.

when aki bent down, to pick it up, a drop of water ran down the back of his neck and caused him to shiver. He slowly looked into a pair of cold and emotionless eyes.

Ethan was still holding an open umbrella, and drops of water dripped from it onto his head. the black wool coat he was wearing complimented his figure and made him look handsome.

Aki stared at him and remembered the first time he saw him. 20-year old Ethan was wearing a white T-shirt while standing under a tree, it immediately took his heart. That image had been imprinted on his mind since he was eighteen years old.

now, he is wearing a sweater that makes him stand out even more. He looks grand and incomparable, while she looks miserable and pitiful.

Aki's hand, which was about to pick up the ring, stopped in mid-air. While he was in a daze, Ethan expressionlessly raised his foot and stepped on the ring on his way past him.

Aki just bowed. That ring was designed to her liking. Its design is not exaggerated, but it has a unique style. There is only one ring like that in the whole world.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 3

Aki remembered that it was Ethan himself who made the ring according to his wishes.

After they got married, Aki didn't take it off anymore, except for taking a shower. If it wasn't for the fact that he needed money, he wouldn't have thought of going to this place.

However, what was a treasure in his eyes was just worthless garbage to him. He hadn't just stepped on the ring, but also the past that he treated so preciously.

Marina smiled and walked over to Ethan, explaining, "Ethan, honey it's here. I happened to be picking out jewelry when I saw Mr. Ford selling his ring."

Ethan's cold expression betrayed no emotions. His icy gaze rested on Aki while he tried his best to suppress his fury. He then asked, "You want to sell that ring?"

Aki held back her tears and bit her lip slightly to stop herself from crying "Yes. Would you like to buy it, Mr. Montefalco?"

Ethan smirked mockingly and said, "I remember, you telling me how important that ring is to you. I can see how sincere you were now. Anything that is disregarded by someone else is worthless to me."

Aki was about to answer, he felt a burning sensation in his stomach. His tumor is growing the pain went from mild to severe pain.

He looked at the couple, who looked like a match made in heaven in their matching black and white coats under the bright lights. He suddenly lost the strength to explain himself.

A man whose feelings have changed will never come back even if you give him your heart.

Aki fought against the pain and picked up the ring. Then, he slowly walked back to the counter to retrieve the box and certificate.

He didn't want to show weakness in front of Ethan. Although the pain was enough to make him pass out, he still maintained a steady gait.

When he walked past him, he said mildly, "Just like you, I treated it like a treasure last time, but now, it's just a piece of metal I can exchange for money."

Ethan felt that something was wrong with Aki. His forehead was full of sweat, and his face was as white as powder. It looks like he's trying to fight some disease.

Suddenly, he gripped his arm and said in a low voice, "What's wrong, why are you sweating?"

Aki shook off his hand and said, "It has nothing to do with you anymore."

He did not spare him another glance and did his best to keep his back straight as he disappeared from his sight.

Ethan watched her leave. He let her go, but why does her heart still hurt?

Aki went to a corner and looked for the painkillers in her bag.

He knew that all the treatments and cancer medicine had side effects, so he only bought some painkillers and regular stomach medicine, which was better than nothing.

Gazing out at the heavy rain, he thought,

"I only have one choice left?" That was the last person he could approach, but he had no other choice but to gamble for his father's sake.

Aki went home to clean up before taking a taxi to a Villa. When he returned to the country more than a year ago, Aki once called that person.

They hadn't seen each other in over ten years, and Aki didn't know how she was doing. Judging by where this villa lived, Aki thought she was in a good position.

After stating the purpose of his visit, a maid led Aki into the living room, where a graceful woman was sitting. She was a beautiful as Aki remembered her face.

"Aki" said the woman as she looked at Aki with her pretty eyes.

However, Aki couldn't bring himself to call her "Aunty"

Claire Ford left when Aki was eight years old. Because her aunt did not want an arranged marriage, her aunt Claire went with her boyfriend, and never appeared in the Ford family again.

He was very close to his aunt before, when his parents were not there she was his companion and sympathizer, but suddenly she decided to leave and never come back.

Young Aki ignored all his thoughts in the hope that his aunt would return. after many years, he was about to see his aunt again, "How are you, Aki" his aunt said happily. aki's face was sad before he answered, "I'm not okay aunty" His aunt hugged him because she knew what her nephew was going through, so she told Aki that her life was not happy with her boyfriend before, so they also separated and she found true happiness in different places.

She caressed Aki's cheeks and continued, "Look at you, all grown up now. Aki, now that I'm back, I'll be staying here permanently. I know something's happened to the Ford Company. It doesn't matter, though , because I'll take care of you."

Aki couldn't understand why his aunt didn't seem to care about her family? His voice cracked as he called her, "Aunty."

"Aki, since you are here, you should stay and have dinner. Hilbert is my boyfriend and he is a really good partner for me. He has a daughter who is two years older than you. He will come here with his girlfriend for dinner. I'll introduce you to them later."

But, there is nothing in Aki's plan to be part of her aunt's new family. He hastily interrupted her, "Aunty, I'm here for my dad. You know right now the Ford family went bankrupt, and Dad had a heart attack, but I don't have money to pay for his surgery. Can you help me? I promise to return I have your money."

Claire hadn't answered when they heard a familiar voice.

"Mr. Ford, are you really short of money? And come to my house for this."

What he heard was like a slap in the face. Aki looked at the people standing by the door in disbelief.

Who else could it be except Marina and Ethan?

Apparently, fate was toying around with him again. He never thought that his Aunty would be Marina's stepmother!

Aki's ex-husband and his Aunty were now Marina's family. To make things worse, those two had caught him in the act of asking his Aunty for money.

Ethan noticed her anxiety, but she remained calm and ignored him.

Suddenly someone cried that caught their attention. Aki notices a maid pushing a twin stroller as soon as the babies start crying, Ethan grabs one of the babies.

Their picture of a happy family is remarkable. Aki suddenly felt jealous.

He began to regret coming here. He felt humiliated and humiliated again and again.

Ethan patiently continued soothing the baby. "Be kind, and don't cry."

It was heartwarming to see a tall man of his stature gently holding a baby in his arms. seeing his patient and gentle side, Aki suddenly thought of something.

just a few steps away, he approached him and picked up the child. Somehow, Ethan didn't stop him. Even more strangely, the boy stopped crying and started smiling when Aki held him in his arms.

the corner of his lips curved into a smile, and his eyes twinkled as he looked at him. The boy started laughing and whispering, "Father..."

Her small hands reached out in an attempt to grab the ball-like ornament from her hat. The boy was all smiles, which was the opposite of Ethan.

it was like a merciless blade that pierced his heart, and it was the last straw for him, crushing any perseverance he had left.

Sometimes he thought Ethan loved him. He had been nice to him during their first year of marriage.

Aki suddenly felt like throwing up. So he handed the baby back to Ethan and ran to the bathroom. Then, he locked the door.

He hasn't eaten today. when he vomited, what came out was a mixture of his blood and the painkillers he had taken earlier. fluid filled his vision, and tears began to roll down his cheeks

"Great, just great," he thought.

It turned out that his marriage had been a joke ever since. Everything had an explanation now. Everything was planned from the beginning.

So, this was the reason he chose to save Marina instead of him when they both fell into the water that day. The whole family was on vacation when Marina suddenly arrived. She didn't know that Ethan was the father of the one Marina was bringing, now she knew that her husband was cheating on her. "Great!" Aki said as she looked in the mirror.

After quite some time, Aki heard a knock on the door.

"Aki, are you alright?" It was his Aunt Claire

Aki cleaned up the mess, splashed his face with water, and stumbled out of the washroom.

Claire was unaware between them. She asked Aki, "Are you sick?"

"I just feel sick looking at those two. I feel much better now that I've vomited."

"Do you know Marina? She's always been abroad. Is there some kind of misunderstanding between you two? This is Ethan-"

"I know." Aki interrupted her, his voice cold as ice. "Ethan Montefalco, the president of Montefalco Group. Who in this world wouldn't know him?"

"Yes. He's a brilliant and accomplished young man."

"Indeed. He hasn't even divorced yet, but he's already eager to remarry. Ordinary people wouldn't be as bold as him."

Claire is rather confused. "What are you talking about? He isn't married, so why would he get a divorce?"

The smile on Aki's face did not reach his eyes. In a mocking tone, he said, "Wow Great who am I then, if he isn't married? Mr. Montefalco why don't you tell her just who I am?" Look at Ethan at the same time.

To Be Continued..