Chapter: Chapter 51: Edge of TrustThe morning light filtered through the thin curtains of Gonzalo's cabin, casting soft rays across the wooden table where Eliana sat, nervously picking at her breakfast. The air was thick with an unspoken tension, starkly contrasting the warmth of Gonzalo’s unusually kind demeanor.Gonzalo poured coffee into a cup with his customary charm and placed it before Eliana with a smile. "I hope you slept well. I noticed you were restless last night."Eliana smiled, her thoughts still reeling from his harsh command the night before. "I’m fine, thank you."Gonzalo's gaze lingered on her, his eyes shadowed with a hint of possessiveness. "Did you get a chance to go outside yesterday? I know you like fresh air, but staying safe is important."Eliana’s pulse quickened at his words. She had ventured out for a brief walk, but his subtle inquiry made her uneasy. “Just a short walk,” she replied, trying to keep her tone neutral.As they ate, Gonzalo’s conversation was casual, but his probing questions
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Chapter: CHAPTER 50: Move ForwardI stared at the wolf. It seemed unharmed and just looked at me. I gulped and moved my feet backward. He moved forward, and I was alarmed. I ran without direction until someone grabbed me. I shouted and pushed him."Eliana!" I was stunned when I heard Gonzalo and faced him. "What happened?" he asked with a worried face. My heart beat so fast, and I didn't know if I could trust the man in front of me."I... saw something... scary," I said and collapsed on the grass.—I settled into a routine at Gonzalo's place, finding comfort in the peaceful solitude of the forest surrounding his cabin. Gonzalo continued to be kind and supportive, offering me guidance and understanding as I processed the revelations about Caleb's world. But still, I couldn’t open up completely to him—about the wolf I saw and about Caleb. I would deal with it myself.Days passed in a blur of chores and quiet contemplation. Gonzalo kept busy with his tasks, often disappearing into the woods for hours at a time. Despite
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Chapter: CHAPTER 49: EmotionlessI settled in well at Gonzalo's place. He explained everything to me, even providing lists of instructions on how to clean his house. It wasn't as big as Caleb's mansion but incredibly peaceful. Despite being literally in the middle of the forest inside there was no trace of eerie sounds or the growls of werewolves. I paused. Could the wolf I heard at the Orphanage have been Caleb? Goosebumps prickled my skin, adding to the pain already gnawing at me. How could I feel so emotionless?Gonzalo had been kind and patient since bringing me to his secluded cabin. He seemed to understand my need for space and solitude, giving me time to adjust to my new surroundings. His presence was reassuring, yet I couldn't shake the unsettling feeling that lingered beneath the surface.As days passed, I fell into a routine of cleaning and maintaining Gonzalo's home. The tasks kept my hands busy, but my mind wandered incessantly. Memories of Caleb haunted me—his smile, his touch, the secrets he kept hidden
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Chapter: CHAPTER 48: PainfulI moved my feet gingerly and blinked against the bright sunlight filtering through the dense foliage. Its warmth enveloped me, contrasting sharply with the cold fear lingering in my chest. As my eyes adjusted to the light, I cautiously scanned my surroundings, each glimpse bringing back fragmented memories of the night before. A werewolf? The thought made me shudder involuntarily, and I hugged myself tightly as if to ward off the lingering chill that threatened to pierce through my skin.“Ouch!” I exclaimed, more surprised by my touch than the pain it caused. The forest was eerily quiet around me, broken only by the rustling of leaves and distant bird calls. Suddenly, the stillness was shattered by approaching footsteps.“Are you okay?” A deep voice cut through the silence, making me jump. I turned around and looked up, my eyes meeting those of a tall man who seemed to tower over me. His presence was unexpected, his expression a curious mix of concern and amusement.“Hey, beautiful wo
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Chapter: CHAPTER 47: Ran awayI turned around, but no one was there. I shook my head, and before I could go out, Caleb came inside. He shook his head and smiled.“What is it?” I whispered.“It’s just a cat,” he said, pointing to my bed. “Go to sleep.” I nodded, and then he went out. I went to my bed and closed my eyes, but the voice I heard earlier made me feel anxious. I blinked my eyes multiple times, but it was still the same. I sat down and hugged myself.“When you have difficulty sleeping, think of happy thoughts.” My tears flowed down my cheeks. It was Miss Rosie's reminder for me. I miss her so much. She’s like my older sister. Suddenly, a thunder roared, followed by rain. I lay down and pulled the blanket over myself until I fell asleep with tears on my face.“No!” I shouted after an hour, and fear lingered in me. What was that about? I couldn’t recall my dream, but my body was shaking with fear. Caleb ran inside to me. He hugged me, and it calmed me down.“What happened?” he asked. I shook my head. I coul
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Chapter: CHAPTER 46: LiesI did not say anything and just looked at Mrs. Higgins. Caleb and Charles walked into the dining room. I followed them quietly. The atmosphere was tense, charged with unspoken words and hidden emotions that seemed to press down on us all.Mrs. Higgins had prepared three meals: fish, chicken, and pork. Each dish was meticulously arranged on the table, a testament to her culinary skills. The aroma of the food filled the room, but none of us seemed to notice. We ate silently, the only sounds being the clinking of cutlery and the occasional scrape of a chair against the floor. It was a far cry from the lively meals we used to have, where laughter and conversation flowed freely.As I picked at my food, my mind wandered to the events of the past few days. There had been an air of secrecy around the house, with whispered conversations and doors closed quickly when I approached. I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was being kept from me, and it gnawed at my insides like a persistent i
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Chapter: Chapter 80: The EndMichaela's Point of View Hindi ako makakilos nang marinig ang sinabi ng aking anak at biglang yumakap kay Rafael. Halatang nagulat siya sa narinig at nalito. Mabilis ko hinila si Raffy at pinapasok sa loob ng bahay. Akmang susundan ko ang bata ng tinawag ako ni Rafael. Pilit ako nakikiusap sa kanya na hayaan na niya si ate Diane pero mukhang mabibigo ako. Huminga ako ng malalim at lumuhod sa harap niya upang makiusap pero hinila niya ako patayo. Bago pa niya ako mayakap biglang dumating si Matt at si ate Diane ay yumuko sa harap niya. "Kung anong magiging hatol sa akin tatanggapin ko, Rafael. Marami akong naging kasalanan kay Michaela… at kinausap ko na siya tungkol dito." Sabi ni ate Diane sa pagitan ng mga hikbi niya. Sinalubong niya ang mga matatalim na tingin ni Rafael. "Minahal ko rin nang sobra si James. Patawad kong naging mahina ako at nahulog sa patibong ni Mackenzie." Hindi kumibo si Rafael pero hinawakan siya sa braso ni Matt. "What are you doing here?" Naiirita na sabi
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Chapter: Chapter 79: Revenge or LoveRafael's Point of ViewPatuloy ako sa pagtakbo at hindi alam kung saan ako dadalhin ng mga paa ko. Matapos kong marinig ang mga salitang iyon kay Matt para akong nabunutan ng tinik. Napahinto lang ako ng maalala ang bata, bumigat na naman ang kalooban ko. Tinanaw ko ang villa. Bakit nga ba siya nandito? Sino ba talaga ang batang iyon? Mabagal akong naglakad palapit at tumapat sa gate. Tinanaw ko ang bintana. May mga nagtatawanan sa taas at may boses lalaki rin. Hindi nga ako trinaydor ni Matt pero hindi pa rin maikakaila na may anak na siya. Nahilamos ko ang palad ko sa mukha ko at tumalikod."Sino po kayo?" Napalingon ako sa matinis na boses ng batang lalaki. Nanlaki ang mga mata ko sa nakita ko. Nagimbal ako ng makita ang mga mata niya na hugis oval at ang perpektong hugis ng mukha niya. Para kong nakikita ang sarili ko noong bata pa ko. Lumunok ako ng ilang ulit at hindi ko mahanap ang tamang salita. Nananaginip ba ko? Kumurap ako ng ilang ulit at ginaya naman ako ng bata. Lumapit
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Chapter: Chapter 78: TraitorRafael's Point of ViewFive years have passed, but the pain in my chest keeps nagging me to find her—the woman who stole my heart. I planned my revenge until I succeeded in abducting her, but in turn out, I fell for her. Sino ka nga ba talaga Michaela Clementon? Hindi ako makapaniwala na totoo lahat ng sinabi niya. Matapos ng may mangyari sa amin five years ago doon ako kinutuban na hindi nga talaga siya si Diane pero wala pa rin akong lakas ng loob harapin ang katotohanan. Pinili kong tumakas pero hanggang ngayon hinahabol pa rin ako ng katotohanan. Nakatanggap ako ng mensahe sa isang business partner ko sa Pilipinas na nahuli na raw si Mackenzie Cruz at kailangan kong umuwi upang sampahan siya ng kaso pagpatay sa kuya ko. Sa wakas makakamit ko na rin ang tagumpay ngunit nagimbal akong makita ang larawan na kasama niya si Diane. She is not the woman I love. The Diane in the picture has long blonde hair with a spoiled brat aura, and the woman I know has an innocent look with gleaming
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Chapter: Chapter 77: All for my little angelYumuko ako at nagmamakaawa kay Macky at ate Diane. "Please, huwag niyong idamay ang anak ko." Pakiusap ko sa kanila. Ngumisi si Macky at tinitigan si Raffy. Akmang lalapitan niya ito ng biglang kinagat ni Raffy ang lalaking may hawak sa kanya at nabitawan siya. Mabilis siyang tumakbo pero si Macky hinila niya ang baril sa tagiliran ng lalaking kasama niya. Hindi na ko nagdalawang isip pa at sinipa sa maselang bahagi ang lalaki may hawak sakin at tumakbo kay Raffy. Kasabay noon ang lakas ng putok ng baril at unti-unting lumabo ang aking paningin. "M-Mommy!" Umalingawngaw ang iyak ni Raffy sa garden at mabilis na dumating ang mga magulang ko. Bago ko pa makita ang buong pangyayari tuluyan nang bumigat ang talukap ng mga mata ko. I can give all for my little angel, even my life; I can surrender it for his safety. —Mabigat ang katawan ko ng magising ako. Lahat sa paligid ay puro puti at naramdaman ang maliit na ulo na nakadagan sa tiyan ko. Pagyuko ko si Raffy pala ang natutulog sa ta
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Chapter: Chapter 76: DangerHindi ako makatingin ng diretso kay ate Diane. Mula ng pagdating niya kagabi hindi na siya umalis. Buti na lang mahaba ang pasensya ni mama at hindi siya pinapatulan pero si papa mukhang punung-puno na."Ano ba talagang ipinunta mo rito?" tanong niya kay ate Diane habang tahimik kaming nag-aagahan sa dining room. "Bakit Pa, bawal na akong pumunta sa inyo?" Tumawa siya na ikinagulat ni Raffy at yumakap sakin. Tinaasan siya ng kilay ni Diane. "Hello little kid, you must be Raffy. Alam mo bang kamukhang-kamukha mo ang mga Jones?" Nanlaki ang mga mata ko sa sinabi niya pero mas lalo akong nagulat ng makita siyang naluluha na para bang may dinaramdam. "Alis na po ako." Biglang sabi niya at diretsong lumabas ng pinto. "Mukha may problema siya, hon." Sabi ni mama kay papa. Tumikhim lang si papa at umiling. Bumuntong hininga ako habang pinagmasdan si Raffy. Wala ngang duda na kamukha niya si Rafael. "Hayaan na lang natin siya. May tumawag sakin kanina. Naghiwalay na daw sila ng boyfriend n
Last Updated: 2022-09-18
Chapter: Chapter 75: Five years had passed.Hindi ko ubod akalain na magiging ganito kasaya ang buhay ko. Nakangiti ang mama at papa ko habang nagtatago sa likod ng puno. Akala ko noon hindi na muli silang magkakaayos pero heto ngayon, masaya na muli kami bilang isang buong pamilya. Ngumiti ako hanggang nakita ko ang batang bersyon ni Rafael. Kahit wala na akong narinig tungkol sa kanya umaasa pa rin akong balang araw makikita niya ang anak namin."Granny, I can see you," Matunog na tawa ang binitawan ng aking anak na si Raffaello. Umiling ako. Kung gaano kasungit si Rafael ganon naman ang kabaligtaran ng anak namin. Masayahin siya pero sobrang pilyo. "Mommy! I caught lolo and lola," Masaya niyang sabi habang tumatakbo papunta sakin. Ngumiti ako at niyakap siya."Are you hungry?" Tumango siya. "I want fried chicken!" sigaw niya habang lumulundag."Nakakapagod nang makipaglaro sa apo natin ngayon," bulong ng papa ko sa mama ko pero rinig namin ang mga reklamo niya."Lolo!" maktol sabi ni Raffaello. "Raffy, don't shout to your
Last Updated: 2022-09-11
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