Chapter: Kabanata 31 : SanityThe air between us was thick, suffocating, as if the universe itself held its breath. Archival’s eyes burned into mine—wild, dark, consuming. He looked like a man on the edge, like a predator who had finally cornered his prey.His hands cupped my face, his thumb tracing my trembling lips. "Fuck," he murmured, his voice low, husky, dangerous. "You drive me insane. Years, Laura... years of wanting, searching… and ngayon nandito kana sa harapan ko."His lips crashed onto mine—urgent, desperate, like a man claiming what was always his. His kiss wasn’t soft; it was punishing, full of rage and longing all at once. I felt my back hit the wall, his body pressing against mine, solid, unyielding, inescapable."Tell me to stop," he growled against my lips, his breath hot against my skin as his hands roamed, tracing the curves he once memorized. "Tell me you don’t want this."Pero hindi ko kaya. Instead, my fingers tangled into his hair, pulling him closer, pressing myself against him like I nee
Huling Na-update: 2025-02-27
Chapter: Kabanata 30 : I will burn everything for you I cleaned myself up and put on the clothes he gave me, pero hindi ako mapakali.I knew he had figured it out, lalo na’t carbon copy niya ang anak ko. And knowing him, I was sure alam na niya. I couldn’t keep pretending na hindi ako si Luara.I brushed my hair and looked at my reflection. Without makeup, my face was bare—still holding the same angelic features I despised the most.Lumabas na ako ng comfort room, wearing the oversized T-shirt he lent me. He also gave me a pair of shorts, but they were far too big for my frame. His shirt like a length of dress for me, kaya nagdesisyon akong huwag na lang isuot ang shorts.The sound of heavy rain filled the air. Hindi ko inakalang uulan pa ngayon. My eyes wandered to Riley, who was now awake and playing with Archival.They were playing chess.Napairap ako. My son is smart—I know that all too well. But it still amaz
Huling Na-update: 2025-02-25
Chapter: Kabanata 29 : Breaking the wallsPapunta kami sa maliit na villa na nadaanan ko kanina.Riley was holding the tip of his shirt while Archival carried me in his arms—just like a bride.His bride.I couldn’t shake off that thought. This could have been my man. My child’s father. My own family. Pero nakakatawa mang aminin, I wished na ganito na lang sana. But I knew it was impossible. He was married—to the very woman who had hurt me the most. I didn’t even know if kasabwat siya sa nangyari 4 years ago. The bitterness was overwhelming, knowing that this man was holding me now as if I were the most fragile woman in his life.Muli kong naalala ang panahon kung kailan kinarga niya rin si Lea ng ganito noong nahimatay siya. A sudden wave of irritation and frustration surged through me."I can walk… you can drop me now," I said, my voice laced with annoyance.He met my eyes, his gaze unwavering. "I told you… I’ll kiss you if you don’t shut your pretty mouth.""May I remind you, Mr. Del Fuego, you’re married, and I am not the
Huling Na-update: 2025-02-24
Chapter: Kabanata 28 : Lost and FoundHalos isang oras na kaming naglalakad at palipat-lipat ng lugar, pero hindi pa rin namin makita si Riley. My heart is pounding so hard, and my hands are shaking as I keep shouting his name. "Find him!" Sigaw ko, halos sumisigaw na sa takot. "I paid all of you, bakit hindi niyo napansin ang anak ko?!" My voice cracked, and tears streamed down my face. I was furious, but more than that, I was terrified. I fumbled with my phone, trying to call Lukas and Papa Lucio, but no signal. Wala sila sa Costa Fuego ngayon—nasa Maynila sila para sa isang importanteng pagtitipon para sa mga business partners ng aming Azucarera. I was supposed to be there, pero dahil sa nangyari, sila na lang ang nag-representa. I feel so helpless. Hindi ko alam kung anong gagawin ko. This is my fault. Sana hindi na lang ako lumabas kasama ang anak ko..."Lord! Please, not Riley… wag niyo siyang kunin sa akin," naiiyak kong bulong haba
Huling Na-update: 2025-02-17
Chapter: Kabanata 27 : His InnocencePagkagising ko, agad kong iginala ang aking mga mata, trying to figure out where I was. Ilang segundo akong tulala bago ko napansin ang anak ko na mahimbing na natutulog sa tabi ko. His small chest gently rose and fell with each breath, looking so peaceful. Kahit papaano, gumaan ang pakiramdam ko knowing he was safe beside me. Pero ako? I felt terrible. My whole body was weak, and my head felt so heavy—parang may malaking semento na nakapatong dito. Sobrang bigat sa pakiramdam, para bang ilang araw akong hindi nakakain. Even breathing felt exhausting. Muli kong iginala ang paningin ko, looking for Lukas, at hindi niya ako binigo. Nakita ko siyang nasa sulok, nakasandal sa pader habang nakaupo, his arms crossed, his head slightly tilted to the side. His face looked so exhausted, as if he had stayed awake for too long before finally dozing off. "Anong nangyari?"
Huling Na-update: 2025-02-16
Chapter: Kabanata 26 : InvitationSaglit akong natigilan bago ako tuluyang tumayo at sinimulang pulutin ang nagkalat na mga papel sa sahig. Agad namang kumilos ang butler ko upang tumulong sa akin. Hindi ko na lang pinansin ang presensya ni Archival na nakatayo ngayon sa harapan ko. "Ano na naman kaya ang sadya nito? Their products are now successfully shipped sa Italy..." bulong ko sa sarili ko habang patuloy sa pag-aayos. Napahinto ako nang sabay naming damputin ang parehong papel. His hand slightly brushed against mine, and for a moment, everything felt still. Nagtagpo ang aming mga mata. Those damn sleepy, jet-black eyes hypnotized me again, pulling me into a trance, that I didn’t ask for. Napalunok ako, pilit na pinakalma ang sarili, at bahagyang tumikhim upang basagin ang namumuong kaba sa dibdib ko. "Thank you, Mr. Del Fuego..." I muttered, trying to regain my composure bago ako umupo sa aking swivel chair. "Ano an
Huling Na-update: 2025-02-15
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