Miguel and Rosario Valiente make the decision to move back to their hometown in hopes of creating a positive atmosphere for their children and ultimately leading a happy and beautiful life. This is especially crucial for their daughter Marissa, who has been battling depression ever since her brother, Juan Valiente, moved away without her. The family believes that once Marissa sees Juan again, she will return to her normal, happy self. However, upon arriving in their hometown, Marissa meets Juan's girlfriend, Daniella Duran, who she inexplicably appears to despise her. Witnessing Marissa's negative behavior towards herself and Daniella, Juan takes matters into his own hands. But what's truly inside Marissa's heart? Find out in this suspenseful and romantic novel.
View MoreMarissa and Stella walked through the ranch, the peaceful surroundings providing a brief escape from the turmoil in Marissa's heart."So, how are things with you and Efrain?" Stella inquired. "We're... we're doing great," Marissa replied, her nod more for her own reassurance than anything else."Marissa, you need to tell him the truth before it's too late. Daniella will spill everything to him soon, especially now that Juan has made his decision about the divorce," Stella urged, her tone firm yet empathetic."I know," Marissa admitted. "And I'm terrified of losing him. And the truth is, I've started to develop feelings for him, even though deep down, I know our desires for the future don't align. Efrain was raised without the idea of a family, and I'm not ready to commit to that either. It's just... when I'm with him, I feel this pull towards something more, yet at the same time, I'm overwhelmed with confusion.""What if he wants to marry you and start a family? I know it's a long s
Marissa woke up to find Efrain still sleeping beside her. She felt a swell of pride and admiration for him, knowing how hard he had worked to solve the recent case involving a thief at a local farm. It had been a tough investigation, with thousands of money stolen before they finally caught the culprit— an employee who had been trying to save money for his sick son. The discovery that the thief's actions were driven by love and desperation touched the hearts of everyone involved, leading the employer to ultimately forgive him.Marissa stood up and walked into the shower, as she stood beneath the comforting stream, her mind swirled with thoughts of the past week. Seven days had passed, yet she still hadn't found the courage to tell Efrain about her and Juan. The fear of losing him gnawed at her heart, as she couldn't deny the growing feelings of love that blossomed within her each time she looked at him. She yearned to keep him close, to cherish him with every fiber of her being, and t
Marissa sat by herself in her room, worrying about Aurora being at the hacienda. Stella had told Rosairo about Aurora, and now she was with Carlos, getting to know the horses. Marissa watched Daniella look at her daughter, feeling uneasy. She worried Daniella might be a danger to Aurora and hoped Aurora would stay safe.It appeared that Juan was aware that Aurora was his daughter, prompting Marissa's instinctive urge to protect her from any possible harm.Juan entered Marissa's room with a sad expression on his face. "Marissa, can we talk?" he asked.Marissa nodded, meeting his gaze. "What do you need to say?" she asked."I want to know if she is..." Juan started, his voice fading as he struggled for the right words.Marissa's lips tightened, a flash of pain crossing her features before she interjected, "She shares your blood, but she's not your daughter. The day you chose to believe Daniella over me and threw me out of this house, you severed any bond between yourself and your daught
In the early morning, sunlight seeped into the cottage, waking Efrain. He glanced at Marissa, still asleep beside him, wrapped in blankets. The fireplace crackled, casting a warm light on them both.As Efrain tried to get up, Marissa gripped his hand tighter, silently asking him to stay. "Just a little longer," she whispered, her eyes shut in the peaceful haze of half-awake bliss."But we have to head back to town today," Efrain reminded her."Just five more minutes," Marissa pleaded, pulling him closer with a playful tug, her heart longing for a bit more time in their secluded haven.Efrain's laughter echoed in the air, blending with Marissa's playful insistence. With a soft sigh, he gave in to her charm, settling back beside her as she snuggled his hand against her waist.They slipped back into sleep, lost in dreams and the comfort of each other's company. It wasn't until two peaceful hours later that they reluctantly woke, pulling away from their cozy nest to prepare for the day.A
Efrain exited the luxurious mansion, feeling a wave of relief as he joined Marissa in the waiting car. Her concern was evident as she asked, "How is she?""She'll be okay," Efrain assured, "she's finally ready to let go of the burden she's been carrying for so long. She's going to talk to Hernan, maybe even think about moving him to a care facility." "Where are we headed now?" Marissa asked, curious, as Efrain got behind the wheel."We're going to my father's cherished retreat," Efrain replied. "Valentina entrusted me with the keys, so let's go on," he said, starting the engine and driving off. Marissa looked at him, a soft smile spreading across her face, feeling a warmth in her heart. In that moment, she realized how happy she was with him beside her. She couldn't imagine him being away, even for a day."Why the intense look?" Efrain questioned, raising an eyebrow as Marissa continued to gaze at him. "Is there something on my face?"Marissa just nodded, a mischievous glimmer shinin
Marissa had pleaded with Efrain to accompany him to the town, a request he couldn't refuse. Now, they were inside the police station, with Marissa waiting outside alongside Eulalio.Meanwhile, inside Manuel's office, the mysterious woman, now known to Marissa as Efrain's Aunt Anna, was seated with Efrain, Manuel and Valentina. "Did you truly take Camila's life?" Efrain asked, his eyes searching hers.Anna looked directly at him as she nodded, feeling the burden of her confession weighing heavily on her heart. "Yes, I planned it, even though I wasn't certain," the words spilled from her lips "I'm sorry, my dear children. But your mother... she did worse things, things that haunted me for years." Anna's hand shook as she reached up to touch the burn mark on her face, a constant reminder of the painful past that wouldn't fade away. "Even this scar, bears witness to the pain she inflicted."Valentina gently squeezed Anna's hand, her eyes brimming with empathy. "I understand, Aunt Ann," s
Lara hesitated as she approached the mysterious woman's room. The door was slightly open, and as she got closer, she heard fragments of conversation drifting out. "I'm responsible for the murder in the mental..." the woman's voice faded off.Lara's heart raced as she overheard the mysterious woman's confession. Startled by the woman's sudden movement, Lara swiftly withdrew behind the safety of a nearby wall, her heart pounding with fear. Silently, she slipped away, her footsteps barely audible as she hurried from the scene, eventually finding herself in the kitchen.In the kitchen, Lara spotted Marissa and, unable to contain her anxiety any longer, she grabbed Marissa's hand, pulling her aside."What's up, Lara?" Marissa asked, worried as she saw Lara's distressed expression."I'm sorry, Miss Marissa, but I need to talk to you," Lara whispered, her voice shaking with fear as she got ready to reveal the unsettling news she had just found.Marissa nodded, understanding the gravity of t
Efrain, Manuel, and Eulalio stood inside the autopsy room, surrounded by the sterile environment as the forensic scientist meticulously explained the findings regarding Camila's cause of death. Meanwhile, Valentina remained outside, unable to tolerate the overpowering smell that permeated the room.As they listened intently to the details of the autopsy report, Efrain felt a mix of emotions swirling within him. On one hand, he longed for closure and answers regarding his mother's fate. On the other hand, the harsh reality of her demise weighed heavily on his heart.Together with Manuel and Eulalio, Efrain braced himself for the grim details, knowing that uncovering the truth was the first step towards justice for Camila and their fractured family.As Efrain looked at his mother lying on the autopsy table, a flood of memories washed over him. It had been several years since he last saw her, since he was just a preteen. The sight of her now, transformed from the once-beautiful woman he
It was few days later when a man was out walking with his dog when the dog run and snatched himself from the man, and he went to a sand and started digging that's when a hand came out, the hand has started decaying and the man was shocked and the dog was barking uncontrollably. Efrain was walking around the mansion, remembering the good old memories before everything collaspes, he walked inside a room and saw Hernan staring at a painting of trees.Hernan turned and looked at him, Efrain stared at him and remembered everything he was slowly turning furious, and he was about to turned around when Hernan lifted his hand slowly and point at a paper with an ink, he tilt his head a little and nodded. Efrain walked to them and brought it to him when he took the ink and carefully wrote something and he gesture for Efrain to pick the paper when Efrain read. "Valentina visited Camila on that day""You mean the day she disappeared, Valentina visited her?" Hernan nodded a little, Efrain heard
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