Hearing Carlos' story about Alice made Bella shocked.
"Carlos, you must be making it up, huh?" said Bella who still couldn't believe it.
"I'm telling you what I know! So don't accuse me of making things up, Bella!" said Carlos.
"I can't believe it! Archer isn't that kind of guy!" said Bella.
"Bell, this is a secret, but I have to tell you this. Because I don't accept that Archer's death has anything to do with me. Because it has nothing to do with me. If Archer didn't have bad intentions with Alice, maybe Alice wouldn't have left. to London. And she won't meet Sea!" Carlos said.
"But Carlos! That Archer was very nice to me. He was also very close to Daniel and Diana! I'm sure he's not that bad!"
"Bella! Who knows? Even you thought I was a good person also back then, didn't you? But what happened? I had an affair with Caroline!" Carlos even discussed his closeness to Diana. "I used to be not only close to Alice, but I was also close to all her family! Including your daughter Diana!"
"And that's not enough evidence to say... that sometimes people aren't as perfect as they seem. Everyone has flaws! Including me and Archer!"
"But . . . I love my husband. And what did I do wrong? Why does he still like other women?" Bella asked with a disappointed look.
"Bell...." Carlos lowered his head for a moment, he felt guilty for saying this to Bella. But it's all over, besides there's nothing to be afraid of anymore, yet Archer is gone. Their household also ended up here.
Bella couldn't say any more, she didn't think that all this time... the husband she loved the most had betrayed her.
And now Bella also knew the reason Alice, who used to not want to live with her. After all, she and Archer didn't mind having Alice at all. 'So this is the reason?'
'All because Alice doesn't want to have a special relationship with Archer,'
Alice secretly knows that Archer is a bad guy, but Alice tries to keep it a secret. And all for the sake of the integrity of the Bella household.
She didn't want to be a third party, and she didn't want to be a bad person like Caroline.
Bella sobbed on the floor. Suddenly her body felt weak and powerless. Her heart was completely broken. She couldn't put it into words.
Carlos felt sorry for Bella, he approached the woman.
"Never mind Bell. I also want to apologize for saying all this," said Carlos.
"It's not your fault Carlos. It was my fault ... I was too stupid! I didn't even know my husband had a crush on my sister." Bella said while wiping her tears.
Carlos hugged Bella and rubbed Bella's back.
"You don't get too caught up in this sadness," said Carlos, "you have to be strong, there are Diana and Daniel who need you. Life goes on, Bel," said Carlos.
"But, I'm not strong, Carlos. Life is hard, I'd rather just die..."
Carlos immediately let go of Bella's embrace, and he stared intently at the two women's eyes.
"Bella! No life is perfect. But this is life! We still have to live it! If something goes wrong, let's fix it! You're not the only one who isn't calm in living this life! Me too!" Carlos concluded, Bela looked at Carlos while sobbing.
"I'm not calm either... my life is hard... so hard! And it's all my fault. I have to beg for love from Alice, I have to see Alice in prison, I have to see you suffer, and I have to see Caroline too. died tragically. Do you know if it was all my fault? I did have a hand in this matter, I don't completely blame your husband Archer. I was also involved, but I don't accept if you also link me to Archer's death." Carlos couldn't hold back his tears.
"But ... is it because of my enormous fault that I will choose to die?" Carlos asked Bella, and Bella was just silent. Carlos shook his head with a bitter smile.
"The answer is 'no!' because it's only for losers! I've done it... meaning I have to take responsibility for the punishment! And I will live my life improving it as best I can!" Carlos said.
"I'm now going to grade everything that's been released. Including Alice. She deserves to be happy. So if she chooses Felix, then I'll bless her. But I'll still help Alice get out of jail. I'll hire a Lawyer for her. And so do I. will remain on good terms with Mrs. Ella." Carlos said.
After that statement, there was a sudden silence.
Bella's sobs were no longer heard.
Bella calmed down a little, what a jerk man like Carlos said, was able to make Bella realize ... if she had to stay strong for the people she cares about. Namely, Alice, Daniel, and Diana.
"Alright, let's get up quickly, and let's go to the police station to meet Alice," said Carlos.
"But what about my children. I can't possibly leave them alone, especially since Diana is very desperate. I'm afraid she will go out to find her aunt. And recently Diana has been acting strangely too." said Bella.
"Ah, fine. Then I'll just go to Alice. I'll let you know later about the news Alice," said Carlos, "the next day, it's my turn to look after your sons and daughters. And you can take turns visiting her." Carlos said.
"Ah, all right then," Bella said.
Carlos also helped Bella get up, after that she was about to go to the police station.
But before he could leave, Felix even came to Bella's house.
"Bella, what's wrong?" Felix asked.
"Why are you crying? And why is this Fuck Man, here?" Felix asked emotionally. Of course, he thought badly of Carlos. Moreover, Bella's eyes looked puffy, maybe Carlos was the cause.
Instantly Felix grabbed Carlos by the collar, and his hands clenched into fists, ready to throw a punch at the burly man.
"Stop it, Felix!" shouted Bella.
Felix lowered his hand.
Bella approached Felix and tried to explain everything patiently.
"I'm not crying because of Carlos. But I'm crying because of Alice." Bella said.
"What's with Alice?!" Felix immediately panicked, "she's fine, right!?" Felix asked.
"Alice was taken by the police, Felix. I wanted to go there! But ... I can't leave my two children!" said Bella.
"Oh my! Alice is imprisoned?!" said Felix who was getting frustrated.
"Yes. And can you visit him with Carlos?" Bella asked.
To be continued