McCourtney Family Mansion
"I and Damian have been in a relationship for six months... And since a month into our relationship, he promised to take it to a serious level, so we did things like a husband and wife," Angela said with a sad look in her eyes. "I think you understand without me explaining it in detail... But what he's doing now truly devastates me. Suddenly, he doesn't want me anymore after he found out his ex-fiancée returned with their son."
Elena remained silent, glancing at Angela who continued to speak.
"I really can't accept this because he wants to end our relationship unilaterally... It's like he doesn't care about my feelings all this time... I feel like he played me," Angela said again, then wiped away a few tears.
Elena took a deep breath. "I apologize for my son's behavior... But let me correct your perspective on your relationship."
Angela nodded.
"You said he wanted your relationship to get serious since the first month you were dating. If that's the case, he would have surely brought you here since then and invited you to live in his apartment like he did with his ex-fiancée. I don't mean to blame you, but I think you trusted him too easily while he might have just been playing around," Elena said carefully, as if not wanting to hurt Angela's feelings. "He's not good... I realize that. I sincerely apologize because you ended up as a victim, your heart is in pain... You're disappointed... If he left you for another girl, I might scold him, punish him... But..."
Elena looked distressed.
"But he doesn't want to be with you anymore because he wants to go back to his ex-fiancée... Also for the sake of their son," she said anxiously, then bit her lower lip briefly. "It's a pity you weren't open about your relationship from the beginning. He has been longing for his ex for a long time, even searching for her all this time. And... I think he dated you just for a diversion... He's rotten, he's naughty, he's a Playboy, he even betrayed his ex-fiancée before they got married. It's a shame you have to find out this truth, but... Just let him go... He wants to be better by returning to his ex-fiancée..."
"Mrs. McCourtney... How can you say that as if you don't care about another my feelings?" Angela asked, her eyes showing disappointment.
"I care about you, but I don't know what to do... I also can't let my grandson have a stepfather... So, I can only let Damian have it... He also needs to redeem his past mistakes with his ex-fiancée... He is obligated to make them happy... The pain they feel is greater than what you're feeling right now," Elena explained with a melancholy gaze in her brown eyes.
"But I'm in pain too, I had high hopes... His ex-fiancée might not even accept him because she left him and hid for all this time..."
"I don't know anything about that, it's a matter of feelings..."
"But you should advise him!" Angela exclaimed, becoming emotional.
"I always advise him, but this time I can't. It's a matter of feelings!" Elena replied, furrowing her brow. "Why are you begging to be with him when he doesn't want you? It only makes you look worse in his eyes... If I could make you two marry, you wouldn't be happy... you'd be much better off letting him go and finding true love... A better guy than him!" she continued firmly.
Angela clenched her fists, gritting her teeth.
"Even when you came here and complained about your relationship, it was highly inappropriate!" Elena exclaimed again.
"But I came for justice!" Angela retorted loudly and stood up.
"How can you shout at my mother!" A loud voice came from the door.
Elena and Angela immediately turned to find Damian coming with a cold look in his eyes.
"You are a fucking slut!" Damian immediately grabbed Angela's arm, pulling her away.
"Damian!" Angela pulled her hand, reluctant to follow Damian.
He continued to drag her.
Elena panicked, as if afraid Damian would resort to violence. She quickly followed him until they stopped on the terrace.
"What do you mean coming here?" Damian asked loudly. "You have no right to demand answers about our relationship from my mother!"
"I have a right!" Angela replied with fiery eyes. "You trapped me in this relationship; you can't just end it like this!"
"Oh, so how do I end it without disappointing you?" Damian asked.
Angela fell silent.
"Whatever I say, you might reject it. You don't want us to end, right? But I can't... I will fight for my long-lost love... I want to live with my son... I want to give the best to my son!" Damian was loud, his eyes even glaring. "When I say we should end, nothing can change that, even if it's my mother... She can't change my decision!"
Angela took a sudden, choked breath, her eyes becoming teary, while her hands were already clenched.
"Feelings can't be forced!" Damian gritted his teeth, then slightly distanced himself from Angela. "Besides, I'm a jerk... You won't be happy with me!"
"Damian...," Angela whispered, her gaze becoming melancholic, while tears had already escaped from her eyelids. "But I love you so much... I love you more than she does..."
"But she is more precious... She is the mother of my son... I've loved her for a long time... I'm sorry... I have to admit this, I dated you because I felt lonely... There was no intention to be serious at all; I was just playing with you!"
Angela shook her head, as if not believing what she heard from Damian.
"And now I can't be with you anymore; you dared to shout at my mother!"
Angela immediately looked at Elena standing near the door.
Elena just remained silent with her worried gaze.
"Go away... Don't make me make you understand harshly," Damian requested.
"Okay, fine..." Angela nodded with resilience. "Good luck with her!" She muttered.
"You too..."
Angela quickly left, walking fast as if still angry. 'I won't forget this humiliation. He and his mother won't have a good reputation anymore. I'll make sure no girl wants to be with him!' she thought to herself.
Damian sighed, then turned to his mother.
"You've caused enough trouble," Elena said with a flat look, as if disappointed. "If you have a relationship with another girl besides Valerie, you better leave this house. You've made me dizzy with your behavior!"
Damian just remained silent, clenching his jaw, his gaze empty in any direction, as if his mind was somewhere else.
"I have to succeed in getting Valerie, whatever it takes!" he whispered with frustration. "She won't be able to escape me, not even Samuel can help her anymore. I'll make sure of it!"
.....
On the balcony, Darius fell silent, staring straight ahead, watching Angela walking away from the courtyard.
"I can't let my son continue to be in chaos and hurt many girls, even ruin his reputation... I have to do something," he whispered anxiously, immediately entering the room.