Chapter 43: Chapter 43

Seeing her husband, Constance remembered the conversation she had with Mr. Williams last night. Last night, it actually hurt her a lot that her husband didn't come home again. Her mind wouldn't stop wandering through lots of things. The words of that woman she saw at the restroom yesterday are still disturbing her.

She wouldn't stop thinking about the fact that her husband may be having an affair with that woman. Why's her husband hurting her, why can't he love her and accept their marriage?

Mr. Williams noticed the sadness in her eyes when she came to his room to give him his night medicine as she does most of the time— even though she was trying her best to cover up her sadness with a forced smile.

“Constance, are you okay?" Mr. Williams asked after gulping down the medicine with some water and returning the glass cup to Constance.

“Ehm…, yes I'm fine," Constance stutters as she sets the glass cup aside. She knows that she's lying, that's why she couldn't maintain eye contact with Mr. Williams.

“I know you are not. You can't lie to me my dear. I know that you are worried because of your husband's attitude towards you. He hasn't been home for more than two nights now and it's definitely hurting you. It will hurt any woman in your shoes," Mr. Williams said. When he called Jace and reminded him about his birthday, he also wanted to speak to him about the fact that he hasn't been home for two nights now but Jace cut the call. He tried calling him back but he didn't pick his calls so he gave up.

Hearing what mr. Williams said, Constance thinks there's no reason to hide her emotions anymore. She allowed the tears to flow down her cheeks. It hurts her, it just hurts her a lot. All she wants is for her husband to love her and accept their marriage. Is she asking for much?

“My dear, stop crying." Mr. Williams drew Constance closer to himself and hugged her. He doesn't like seeing her hurt. He has already taken her as his daughter and the only thing he wants is her happiness.

“Grandfather, why is he treating me this way? Why can't he love me?" Constance cries.

“Shhh, don't cry. I don't like seeing your tears." Mr. Williams started wiping her tears with his thumb. “I told you that Jace loves you. Just give him some time. He won't hold back his feelings for you long. Believe me, he won't."

“For how long do I have to wait grandfather. He doesn't love me, if he does… he would trust me and he wouldn't hurt me."

“Constance my dear, Jace went through a lot in the past. He really loves you, he's just holding himself back." Mr. Williams believes that Jace has fallen in love with Constance a long time ago, if not on their wedding day. He saw the way Jace was staring at Constance on their wedding day. Love burns in his eyes but he's trying to hold back.

Constance raised her head and stared at Mr.Williams. He smiled at her, wiping the remaining tears on her cheeks.

“Does he really love me?"

Mr. Williams nods his head. “Jace became cold after losing his parents at a young age. He watched as his parents died in front of him. Luckily, before those men could kill him too, I arrived with the police and saved him. He was greatly traumatized and was hospitalized. Despite trying to raise him with love, he still grew up to be cold towards everyone. He believes that people that killed her parents were the people her parents trusted so he lost trust in people.

“That poor boy has gone through a lot. When he fell in love, when he thought he could be happy. The woman died shortly after. It made him block his heart towards love, he was greatly hurt. I don't know why he totally shut his heart towards love and couldn't love again.

“Constance my dear I believe that you can change Jace. You will make him start loving again. You will make him know happiness again. Please, promise me that you won't leave him." Mr. Williams has his eyes staring directly at Constance as he tells her the story she never knew.

Constance cheeks is wet once again with tears. Jace actually went through a lot in the past. She hopes he will open his heart for her, she's ready to heal his wound with love.

So her husband loved a girl in the past. Maybe the girl still has a special place in his heart, and he's finding it hard to love again.

“I promise to stay by his side." She will definitely stay by his side because she loves him.

…

Jace just arrived at the mansion and the first person he saw was his stunning wife. The beautiful red dress radiated her beauty making her appear gorgeous. He couldn't take his eyes off her but the moment Constance's eyes met his, he quickly retracted his gaze.

“Jace, that's Jace! Oh! My goodness Constance!" Jocelyn giggles. She's trying her best to calm herself down, if she lets herself lose control, she might rush to Jace and give him a hug. Well, any of his fans will want to do so. Seeing your fav, dressed up handsomely, looking like a greek god, you must be tempted to throw yourself at him.

“Constance, you are the luckiest girl. You are the wife of a man every girl wishes to have," she added. Constance just smiles faintly. She doesn't think that she's lucky, what's the essence of marrying a man that wouldn't treat you as his wife.

She really hopes that her husband loves her as Mr.Williams said but she won't believe that until her husband proves it himself. She's going to stay by his side, she won't leave as she promised Mr.Williams.

“He was staring at you a while ago, Constance. I saw it. I'm sure he won't resist you tonight. He's going to fall in love with you just as I told you." Jocelyn wink at Constance. This time, Constance smiled widely. Jocelyn is one of a kind. She has the power to bring out a smile from her face even when she's sad.

The birthday party has commenced, Mr.William's guest has all arrived and he's receiving a lot of gifts but his family were the first to give him the gifts they got for him.

Both his daughters-in-law, his grandsons and the wives of his grandsons all gave him the gifts they got for him.

Everyone was happy, enjoying themselves at the party. Jace was busy speaking with some of his business partners who came to the party. Since the family's company is partially run by him though his grandfather is still the CEO but he's the vice president of the company—many prominent people that were invited to the birthday party are all the people he works with.

Constance was also enjoying the party with her friend Jocelyn. Hannah is with Ryan. Though Ryan sticks to Hannah but it still looks like he doesn't fancy her. He's drinking too much already and Hannah is trying to stop him but he's stubborn. Hannah knows that if she tries harder, he's going to embarrass her so she lets him be.

Constance wants to speak to Jace, she wants to explain things to him because she's not yet sure if he's going to sleep here tonight. What if after the party, he leaves and she won't get the chance to speak to him. That's why she wants to speak with him now the party is still ongoing but the problem is that there's no good opportunity to speak with him. He has not been left alone, people are flocking around him.

Just then, Darren arrived. He's dressed smartly and he looks handsome.

“Darren!" Jocelyn was the first to see him. She gave him a bright smile which he returned as he approached them.

“You are late, the party has already reached its peak."

“I was busy with something. What matters is that I'm here." He gave her a slight hug.

“Welcome Darren." Constance also hugs him slightly, giving off her beautiful smile.

“You girls look stunning," he said. Both Jocelyn and Constance smile shyly.

“Where's Mr. Williams? I want to give him his gift."

“Oh! He's over there." Constance pointed her forefinger towards her grandfather.

“I will join you guys in a minute," Darren said before walking away.

“Darren looks cool. No wonder the girls at college are dying for him," Jocelyn said.

“Yeah he is." Constance agreed. She stares at Jocelyn, she's still looking at Darren. Constance wonders if Jocelyn has started falling in love with Darren. Well, Darren is handsome. Any girl can fall in love with him. They look good together, she hopes they will both fall in love with each other.

Jace saw when Darren walked in, upon seeing him, his eyes darkened, especially when he gave his wife a hug. He clenched his fist. What the heck is that guy doing here! Who invited him?

He saw him walk to his grandfather, he greeted his grandfather with a sweet smile which his grandfather reciprocated.

He even bought a gift for his grandfather. Could it be that his grandfather was the one that invited him.

What the fuck!

Because he acted like a hero and saved Constance from the kidnappers doesn't mean he should be invited to the party.

His anger was burning. He just hates this guy.

Jace's eyes couldn't leave Darren. He watched as Darren returned to Constance and a girl whom he assumed must be Constance's friend. He's staring blazingly at Darren as he's chatting heartily with Constance.

He only took his eyes away when Constance subconsciously stared at him. He pretended that his attention had been on the man speaking to him. Why the hell can't he maintain eye contact with his wife? He has been retracting his gaze since he arrived at the party.

“Constance, Constance," Darren's voice almost got Constance startled. She was lost staring at her husband. She's thinking of a better opportunity to speak to him.

“Huh?" She muttered and stared at Darren.

Darren's face actually twisted in anger because Constance lost herself while staring at her husband but when Constance stared at him, he put on a fake smile.

“Where was on your mind Constance?" Jocelyn asked. “Darren was asking you a question."

“Sorry Darren, what were you asking me about?" She still looks back at her husband. This time her eyes caught something. No, someone. A man in all black, his face is also covered and only his black eyes could be seen. What made Constance gasp in shock was that the man was pointing a gun towards her husband

He wants to shoot her husband!

“Constance what is it? Are you okay?" Jocelyn saw the way she gasped in shock. Something must have made her react that way.

Jocelyn and Darren followed her eyes and they both saw the man. They also gasped in shock. Jocelyn looked back at Constance but she was no longer there.

Constance is already running towards Jace. Is she crazy? Did she want to take the bullet!