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Tame Me: Sweet Defiance

Tame Me: Sweet Defiance

🦋 Chlorothea has never believed in love, least of all marriage. To her, it is nothing more than a contract that destroys women and rewards endurance over happiness. She learned that truth watching her mother wither in a union that stole her dignity and left her to die forgotten. So when her family forces her into an arranged marriage with a powerful military general, Chlorothea vows she will never surrender her heart, no matter the cost. Lysander has lived his life by duty alone. As a man bound by honor, gratitude, and the law, he accepts an order he cannot refuse: to marry the granddaughter of his benefactor’s closest friend. He expects a quiet, manageable life, one where service comes first, and emotion stays firmly locked away. What he does not expect is Chlorothea. Unpredictable, sharp-tongued, and branded a “Little Lunatic” by those who cannot control her, she turns Lysander’s orderly world upside down. What begins as a union forged by obligation soon becomes a battleground of clashing wills, buried pain, and dangerous attraction. In a marriage neither of them wanted, can two broken beliefs collide without destroying them both or will love prove itself stronger than the scars they refuse to heal?
Basahin
Chapter: No Reason to Stay
Nakatayo si Chlorothea sa labas ng silid ni Lucien sa ospital. Nakalampas na sa kritikal na sitwasyon ang matanda at ngayon ay nasa yugto na lamang ng paggaling. Sa nagdaang mga araw, hindi siya pumasok upang dalawin ito kahit pa naroon siya sa ospital araw-araw dahil sa kanyang clinical rotation.Hindi rin siya nagpakita sa pamilya niya.Kapag wala nang tao sa silid ni Lucien, saka lamang siya lumalapit. At sa tuwing ginagawa niya iyon, hindi siya pumapasok. Tumitigil lamang siya sa labas ng pinto nakatayo, tahimik, walang emosyon sa mukha.Dahil sa kilos na iyon, lalo lamang nagalit sa kanya ang pamilya ng ama niya. Tinawag siyang walang utang na loob. Anak na walang pakialam kung mamatay man ang sarili niyang lolo.Hindi iyon ikinagulat ni Chlorothea. At lalong hindi siya naapektuhan.Hindi naman talaga siya naroon para makipag-ayos o makipagplastikan sa kanila. May isa lang siyang dahilan at iyon ay pagbayarin
Huling Na-update: 2026-01-29
Chapter: Thunder, and Something Else
“Did you sprain your leg?” tanong ni Lysander habang nakasalo pa rin ang kamay niya sa balikat ng dalaga. Bumaba ang tingin niya sa paa nito.“Stand still.”Hindi naghintay ng sagot ang binata. Yumuko siya upang silipin ang paa ni Chlorothea.Pagdampi ng kamay niya sa bukung-bukong ng dalaga, bigla itong napaigtad at napahawak sa likod ng suot niyang damit. Napatingin si Lysander sa kanya, agad napansin ang reaksiyon.“This is what you get for being stubborn,” wika niya, hindi galit masyadong kontrolado para doon.“I don’t need your unsolicited opinion,” irap ni Chlorothea habang iniiwas ang paa niya. Mas maingat na ngayon, hindi na niya ipinapahampas sa semento.“Still stubborn,” anang binata habang tumatayo sa harap niya.Hindi sumagot ang dalaga. Naiinis siya sa binata, sa sarili niya, sa katahimikan sa pagitan nila. At para bang sinasadya ng kalangitan, muling gumuh
Huling Na-update: 2026-01-28
Chapter: Uncharted Variables
Hindi naman humindi si Aurelian sa mungkahi ni Lysander na sa driver na lang magpahatid patungo sa hospital. At sa sandaling pumayag ang matanda, nagmamadaling tumalikod ang binata, ang hakbang ay mas mabilis kaysa karaniwan. Naiwan si Aurelian na nakatingin lamang sa likuran ng anak, nagtataka kung ano ang biglaang nagbago.“Stupid General.” Gigil na usal ni Chlorothea habang naglalakad sa kalsada, tinatakpan ang tenga na para bang kaya niyang patahimikin ang boses sa loob ng ulo niya. “Dahil marunong kang mag-profile, akala mo pwede mo na akong i-analyze? Wala ka bang ibang alam kundi military strategies?”Hindi niya pinapansin ang daan. Hindi ang mga sasakyan. Hindi ang mga taong kasalubong. Punô ng galit at inis ang dibdib niya lahat nakaipon sa isang pangalan.“He is getting on my nerves. How can someone be so stupid, so stoic, so insensitive?”Papahapon na, ngunit hindi niya iyon namamalayan.Sa kawal
Huling Na-update: 2026-01-27
Chapter: Moments Before Everything Changed
Nakatingin si Chlorothea sa malinaw na tubig ng swimming pool habang nakatayo sa gilid nito. Habang nakatitig siya sa mahinahong alon ng tubig, malayo ang nilalakbay ng kanyang isipan. Hindi pa rin mawala sa alaala niya ang nasaksihan kanina ang pagbagsak ng matandang Thessara at ang gulat at panic sa mga mukha ng pamilya nito.Nakatayo lang siya noon sa may pinto, tila natulala, habang pinapanood ang matanda na isakay sa stretcher at mabilis na isugod sa ospital.Paulit-ulit na nagre-replay sa isip niya ang eksena. Wala siyang maramdaman kundi kawalan. Isang hungkag na katahimikan.Habang nakatingin siya sa tubig, biglang pumasok sa isip ni Chlorothea na marahil ay magaan sa pakiramdam kung nasa ilalim siya nito. Baka mas luminaw ang kanyang isip. Napapikit ang dalaga, at halos hakbang na sana siya papunta sa tubig nang biglang may malakas na bisig ang humatak sa kanya at marahas siyang pinihit paharap.“Are you crazy?!”Iyon ang unang galit na salitang narinig ni Chlorothea nang mag
Huling Na-update: 2026-01-26
Chapter: Hostile Interest
“And taas naman ng tingin mo sa sarili mo,” sarkastikong wika ni Nerissa. “Isang bagay na nga lang ang puwede mong gawin para sa pamilyang ito, magdadamot ka pa. All you have to do is ask the General----”“Again, I am not going to do that.” Putol ni Chlorothea, mariin. “If that was the plan from the beginning, bakit hindi niyo sinabi? Why mask it as a promise between friends?” Umangat ang baba niya. “And regardless, I won’t consent to becoming your leverage. Why would I? Have you all forgotten what you did to me and my mom?”Tumingin siya sa ama niya isang titig na kung kaya lang pumatay, matagal nang bumaon ang mga punyal sa dibdib nito.“Let me remind you, in case nakakalimutan n’yo,” patuloy niya. “You exiled us. Tinrato n’yo kami na parang hindi parte ng pamilyang ’to. Tinrato n’yo akong illegitimate child, tinrato ang mama ko na parang kabit when in f
Huling Na-update: 2026-01-25
Chapter: A Legacy on the Brink
Nakatingin lang si Chlorothea sa pamilya ng papa niya habang seryoso ang usapan ng mga ito tungkol sa malaking problemang kinakaharap ng negosyo nila. Kilala sa buong bansa ang Thessara sa pagmamay-ari ng pinakamalalaking hotel chains. Ilang dekada na silang nasa industriyang iyon. At ngayon, buong pamilya ang nagtipon sa isang mabigat at seryosong diskusyon tungkol sa krisis na bumabalot sa kanilang negosyo.Hindi maintindihan ni Chlorothea kung bakit siya naroon. Abala siya sa paghahanda para sa kanyang clinical rotation at wala siyang panahon para sa drama ng pamilya niya.Kanina lang, pagdating niya, sinalubong siya nina Noelle at Nerissa, at gaya niya, halatang hindi rin masaya ang dalawa sa presensya niya.“What brings you here?” tanong ni Nerissa, malamig ang tono. “Acting like you’re a member of this family. Do you think just because you married the general and fulfilled Lolo’s promise-----”“Oh, please.” Biglang singit ni Chlorothea, pinutol ang sasabihin nito.“What?!” gulat
Huling Na-update: 2026-01-24
Becoming the Demon Alpha's Bride

Becoming the Demon Alpha's Bride

Zen is known as the feared leader of the Astral Guardians, a group of Alphas revered as the peacekeepers. His reputation isn't just because he hails from the renowned Silver Luminaries Pack, but also due to his fierce nature and intelligence. Enemies shudder at the thought of facing him, thanks to his exceptional combat skills. He's also a master tactician and strategist. However, beneath his fame lies a dark secret—he is not a natural-born Alpha. Hunter is the sole survivor of an experiment, a fact known only to his adoptive father. Despite his widespread acclaim, questions linger about Zen. People wonder why he remains unbonded, as he is the last child of the Silver Luminaries' leader without a mate. Zen disregards this, believing an artificial Alpha like him is unlikely to form a mate bond. This changes when he meets Aleah De Luna, the granddaughter of his father's friend, who arranges to marry him. From their first meeting, Zen understands why his family chose Aleah—she is weak and wolfless, a total outcast in the Guevarra family. Initially, Zen accepts the marriage to honor his father's wishes and repay his debt of gratitude for raising him. But when he discovers that Aleah is his fated mate and witnesses her near-death experience, Zen cannot bear to see her in danger. Determined to protect her, he vows to reject her as his mate. This decision brings forth the greatest challenge he has ever faced, far more daunting than any battle. Even his Demon Alpha persona cannot withstand the charisma of Aleah.
Basahin
Chapter: Forever Wrapped Around You
The Hunter family arrived at the Guevarra Hotel. The twins immediately ran to their grandparents, who joyfully welcomed them with open arms. The old couple couldn’t help but smile, seeing how energetic the kids were. After greeting their grandpa, the twins ran off to join the other kids playing with Isaac. Meanwhile, Aleah and Hunter walked up to the grandparents. “Glad you didn’t take on a mission today,” Damian said to Hunter as they approached. “It wouldn’t feel right to miss this. We don’t have family gatherings every day,” Sebastian added. He then turned his attention to Aleah. “Aleah, dear, you look pale. Are you feeling okay?” He looked at her with concern. “I’m fine. Just a bit tired,” Aleah replied with a faint smile. “It’s probably because you’re running your own law firm,” Damian said, shaking his head. “I told you, you could work with the Guevarra legal team instead. You’d be helping Zane manage the business too.” “I said the same thing to Zen before, but she didn’t l
Huling Na-update: 2025-05-12
Chapter: Little Hands, Big Hearts
Aleah stirred awake, the sterile white walls of the hospital room slowly coming into focus. The last thing she remembered was being outside the Public Attorney's Office, and now... nothing. She felt a wave of dizziness and an unsettling blank space where her memory should have been. "You're awake," Claire said softly, stepping closer to her bedside. "Claire?" Aleah blinked in confusion, sitting upright with effort. "What's going on? Where’s Shin? How long was I out?" Her voice rose as she tried to stand, urgency filling her movements. "We were supposed to have dinner with the twins!" "Stop. Just rest, Aleah," Claire said, gently holding her cousin in place. "Do you even realize what's happening to your body?" Claire's voice held a mix of concern and frustration. "This isn’t the first time—you seriously don’t feel anything’s off?" "I just thought I was tired from all the cases I've been handling," Aleah replied, shaking her head lightly. "I even told Zen I’d rest when I got home."
Huling Na-update: 2025-05-12
Chapter: Guarded by Love
"Good morning!” Aleah greeted Hunter and their twins as she walked into the dining room and saw her family already seated. She leaned over to kiss Hunter on the cheek, then moved to kiss the twins on their heads. “You’re up early,” she chuckled, glancing at the messy kitchen before turning back to Hunter. Hunter simply shrugged and smiled at his wife. “We made breakfast for Mama!” the twins exclaimed in unison, proudly showing off the pancakes they’d made. Their faces were still dusted with flour, evidence of their culinary adventure. “And what’s this all over your faces? You look like little kittens,” Aleah laughed as she wiped the flour off their cheeks. “They insisted on waking up early to make you breakfast,” Hunter said, getting up from his seat and walking over to her. “Take a seat and eat. I’ll drop you off after this,” he added, pulling out her chair for her. “No work today?” Aleah asked, raising a brow at her husband. “I’ll be fine. I’ll head straight to the headquarter
Huling Na-update: 2025-05-12
Chapter: Against the Tides
Clad in just his black shirt and pants, he sprinted to the edge of the ship and dove into the water before anyone could stop him. “What the hell is he doing?!” Rafael and Charles exclaimed in unison, watching in disbelief. Before they could react further, gunshots rang out from the small boat. Rafael quickly shielded Hunter’s daughter while Charles drew his gun, firing back at their attackers. Samuel and Michael joined in, their aim precise. One by one, the two men on the boat were hit, falling lifelessly into the water. “Is everyone okay?” Charles asked, scanning their group after the chaos ended. Rafael, along with Samuel and Michael, emerged from their cover, nodding. Some of the remaining kidnappers’ men had been taken down in the crossfire. The tension hung thick in the air, but there was still hope as all eyes turned toward the water where Hunter had disappeared. “We’re okay,” Rafael said as he caught his breath. The team reached the boat, but there was still no sign of Hu
Huling Na-update: 2025-05-12
Chapter: Rescue in the Depths
The helicopter's radar locked onto the kidnappers' ship. The sun had set, and darkness cloaked the area, with a thick mist adding to the cover. It was the perfect moment for Hunter's team to infiltrate unnoticed. They rappelled down from the helicopter and slipped onto the ship, taking out guards one by one with precision. But the ship was massive, and finding Hunter's daughter was proving to be a challenge.As they approached a cabin, the door swung open, and there stood the kidnapper, holding Hunter's daughter tightly."Papa!" the little girl cried out, her voice trembling.The man smirked. "Impressive, Alpha Hunter. But you're late to the party. Too bad for you." He glanced at the girl. "Your dad's terrible at games, isn't he?"Hunter's eyes narrowed as he studied the man. "Do I know you?" he asked, his tone sharp but calm.The kidnapper laughed bitterly. "Seriously, Alpha? You don’t remember me? Typical. But let me remind you—I hold your daug
Huling Na-update: 2025-05-12
Chapter: The Rescue Mission
"Zen, what happened?" Sebastian asked as Hunter came back to the mansion with Rafael, Charles, and Joyril. They noticed Aleah and one of the twins weren’t with them. Hunter’s face looked drained, his shoulders sagged. It was getting dark, and nobody had a clue where to start looking for Aleah and their child. The kidnapper still hadn’t contacted them."Is he okay?" Claire asked as she walked over to Rafael. Everyone watched as Hunter sank into the sofa, leaning his head against the backrest. The whole room went quiet, eyes fixed on him, trying to gauge what he'd do or say next. To them, he was like a ticking time bomb waiting to go off.“Papa?” A small voice cut through the silence. It was the young boy stepping closer to Hunter. All eyes turned to him, the only one brave enough to approach the Alpha. Hunter opened his eyes the moment he heard his son’s voice, adjusted his posture, and looked at him. He had no idea how to tell his boy th
Huling Na-update: 2025-05-12
Anything You Want

Anything You Want

Sabi nila makikilala mo ang mga tunay mong kaibigan sa oras nang gapitan. Ito ang tumatak sa isip ni Drake. That night when everything in his world crumble. Napagtanto niya kung sino lang ang tunay na nagmamahal sa kanya at sa pamilya niya. In a single night he lost almost everything. His father died, his mother went ill. And his fiancée left him. Bukod sa Nawala ang yaman at karangyaan sa kanila. Kahit mga kaibigan nang pamilya nila tinalikuran siya. He is lost and in rage. He hates the entire world and curse the world. Then he meets Leandro Montefuego the very man who's responsible for his family's downfall. What's worse is he was asked to marry his grandchild and heiress to his wealth. She has nothing to do with his anger. But he is determined to take his revenge one way or another.
Basahin
Chapter: AYW - 126
“Ready kana?” Tanong ni Drake sa anak niyang si Sky nasa harap ito nang malaking salamin sa loob nang walk in closet at inaayos ang bowtie niya. Nilapitan niya ang anak matapos makapagbihis. “Dada, how do I look?” tanong ni Sky saka humarap sa ama niya. “Handsome just like your Dad.” Wika ni Drake at ngumiti sa anak niya. Sabay na napatingin sa pinto ang mag-ama nang marinig nila ang iyang nang isang sanggol. “Dada, Shia’s crying.” Wika ni Sky. “Let’s go. Baka hinihanap na niya tayo.” Wika ni Drake saka lumabas. Sumunod naman sa kanya si Sky.“Shia. Kuya is here. Don’t cry.” Wika nang batang lalaki saka umakyat sa kama saka tumabi sa sanggol na kapatid saka marahang tinapik ang braso nito para patahanin ito. Napangiti lang si Drake habang nakikita ang mga anak. Pero may konting kirot sa dibdib niya. “Dada, Shia wont stop.” Wika nang batang lalaki saka humarap kay Drake. Naglakad naman si Drake papalapit sa dalawa saka kinarga ang sanggol. Napaawang ang labi ni Sky nang makitang b
Huling Na-update: 2025-01-02
Chapter: AYW - 125
"Mama, Sky is here!” masiglang wika ni Sky na pumasok sa hospital room ni Samantha. Nang pumasok sila ni Drake naabutan nila si Simone at Samantha na nag-uusap nang dumating silang dalawa saka naman nahinto ang pag-uusap nang dalawa. Nang makita ni Simone na dumating sina Drake tinapik ni Simone ang balikat ni Samantha saka nagpaalaam. “May pinag-usapan kayo?” Tanong ni Drake sa asawa nang lumabas si Simone. Pero sa isip niya alam na niya ang pinag-usapan nang dalawa. Alam niyang Sinabi na ni Simone kay Samantha ang tungkol sa progress nang sakit nito at sa pwedeng mangyari. Pumayag na dina ng dalaga na manatili sa hospital at doon na magpaconfine hanggang sa makapanganak siya. “Mama, Sky wans to sleep with you and baby sis.” Wika ni Sky na lumapit kay Samantha. “Of course.” Wika ni Samantha saka tumingin kay Drake, “Pwede mo ba siyang buhatin papunta dito. Nahihirapan kasi akong kumilos.” Wika ni Samantha sa asawa. Ilang sandaling nakatingin si Drake sa asawa niya bago bumaling k
Huling Na-update: 2025-01-02
Chapter: AYW - 124
“Sam bakit?” Tanong ni Drake saka lumapit sa asawa at hinawakan inalalayan ito at hinawakan sa braso. Napatingin siya sa kamay nang asawa na nakahawak sa tiyan nito. Ang alam niya hindi pa kabuwanan ni Samantha. Napatingin siya sa mukha nang asawa Nakita niyang namumulta ito at tila namimilipit sa sakit. Dahil sa pag-aalala agad na pinangko ni Drake ang asawa niya saka dinala sa kotse. At isinakay sa passenger’s seat. “Beat with it for a while okay. Dadalhin kita sa Hospital.” Wika nang binata saka ikinabit ang seatbelt kay Samantha. Napansin ni Drake ang butil-butil na pawis nang asawa niya. Nakahawak ang isang kamay nito sa tiyan habang ang isang kamay ay sa ulo nito.“Konting tiis lang.” wika ni Drake saka isinara ang pinto at mabalis na sumakay sa kotse. Saka pinaandar ang sasakyan. Habang nasa sasakyan. Tinawagan niya si Simone at sinabing papunta sila sila ni Samantha sa hospital. Sinabi din niya kay Simone na hindi Maganda ang lagay ni Samantha. Nang dumating sila sa hospit
Huling Na-update: 2025-01-02
Chapter: AYW - 123
"Samantha!” Masiglang wika nang isang Binatang nakasuot nang blue na polo shirt habang tumatakbo papalapit kay Samantha at Drake. Papasok siya noon sa opisina kasama si Drake na inihatid siya patungo sa pinto. Kapawa sila natigilan nang marinig ang boses na tumatawag sa kanya. Nang mapadako ang tingin nila sa tumatawag. Napansin ni Drake ang malawak na ngiti nang binata habang kumakaway kay Samantha. habang papalapit dito. “Samantha? Hindi ko alam first name basis pala kayo dito sa kompanya niyo? Alam na ni Lee ang tungkol dito? Bakit hindi niya ako sinabihan.” Wika ni Drake sa asawa. “Look at him smiling like crazy.” Inis na wika ni Drake. Lihim namang napangiti si Samanatha sa sinabi nang asawa saka napatingin dito. Ramdam niya sa boses nito ang inis. Sinabi sa kanya ni Drake na huwag na siyang pumasok sa opisina. Nag-aalala ito dahil sa kalagayan niya at sa pagbubuntis niya. Kaya lang ayaw naman niya nang walang ginagawa. Kaya, kapag walang masyadong ginagawa si Drake inihahatid n
Huling Na-update: 2025-01-02
Chapter: AYW - 122
Habang naglalakad si Drake patungo sa silid nila ni Samantha. Narinig niya ang boses nang asawa habang binabasahan nang libro si Sky Naririnig din niya ang bungis-ngis nang batang lalaki. Napahinto siya sa tapat nang pinto sa halip na pumasok. Tahimik siyang nakinig sa dalawa. Napapangiti siya habang pinakikinggan ang usapan nang mga ito. Tuwing umuuwi siya, parati niyang naririnig ang dalawa nagkukuwentuhan. Kahit na bulol at Malabo ang mga salita minsan ni Sky parang nag-eenjoy pa ang dalawa. Ito ang bagay na gustong-gusto niya kapag umuuwi siya.Ilang sandali niyang pinakinggan ang dalawa, habang nakikinig sa pag-uusap nang dalawa bigla siyang napakuyom nang kamao nang maalala ang sakit ni Samantha.“Mama? Why is dada not home yet?” narinig niyang tanong ni Sky sa mama niya. “He will be here soon.” Wika naman ni Samantha sa anak. Mahigpit na napakuyom nang kamao si Drake. Napahinga siya nang malalim bago buksan ang pinto nang silid nila. “Dada!” masiglang wika ni Sky nang makitan
Huling Na-update: 2025-01-01
Chapter: AYW - 121
Sinugod sa hospital si Samantha dahil sa biglaang pagkawala nang malay nito habang nasa cafeteria sila nang kompanya ni Drake. Gaya nang dati nilang ginagawa ni Sky nagpupunta sila sa kompanya ni Drake para samahan ang binata na mananhalian. Habang naglalakad si Samantha patungo sa mesa kung saan naghihintay ang mag-ama niya saka naman nawalan nang balanse ang dalaga. “Sam.” Wika ni Simone na pumasok sa Loob nang silid ni Samantha. Magkasama noon sina Drake at Samantha kasama si Sky na nakaupo sa hinihigaan ni Samantha.“Simone. Kumusta si Sam? Dahil sa sakit niya kaya-----” naputol ang sasabihin ni Drake nang makita ang tingin ni Simone sa dalaga saka inabot kay Drake ang results nang test. Ganoon na lamang ang gulat ni Drake nang makita ang result.“Is this true?” tanong ni Drake saka napatingin kay Samantha. Napakunot naman ang noo ni Samantha saka napatingin sa asawa. “Bakit? Anong resulta?” tanong Samantha saka hiningi kay Drake ang papel. Hindi naman nag-atubili si Drake na ib
Huling Na-update: 2025-01-01
Too Close To Handle

Too Close To Handle

Abigail suffered betrayal by her fiancé and her best friend. They were to have a picturesque cruise wedding, but she discovered them naked in the bed meant for her wedding night. In a fury of anger and a thirst for revenge, she drowned her sorrows in alcohol. The following morning, she awoke in an unfamiliar bed, with her family's sworn enemy beside her.
Basahin
Chapter: A Promise Without Words
“Red.”A familiar voice called out to her.Abigail and James both turned toward the man approaching them.“It’s cold out here,” Edward said calmly as he reached Abigail’s side. Without hesitation, he draped his jacket over her shoulders, his movements natural, possessive, protective. “You should’ve gone back inside.”“Are you done?” Abigail asked, looking up at him.“Yes,” Edward replied. His eyes softened as they stayed on her, as if James wasn’t even standing there. “Should we go now?”“Uncle Edward,” James burst out bitterly, “you’ve really let yourself be fooled by that woman.”Edward didn’t even glance at him.“Oh,” he said lightly, a faint smile tugging at his lips, “she can fool me, use m anything she wants. I’d surrender willingly.”He leaned down and pressed a gentle kiss to Abigail’s temple.“Can I really?” Abigail teased, tilting her head to look at him.James could only gape at the sight before him.This wasn’t the Edward he knew.His uncle was completely, shamelessly down
Huling Na-update: 2026-01-20
Chapter: Choosing the Present
“You’re leaving this house?” Edward’s father said in disbelief when Edward announced that he and Abigail would be moving out of the mansion and returning to their unit.Now that their secret was out, Edward believed there was no longer any reason for Abigail’s parents to harass her. Besides, at Abigail’s request, he had decided not to proceed with the purchase of the island. Even after everything her family had done to her, she still chose kindness over resentment.Edward hated that about her, how gentle and forgiving she was, even when she had every reason not to be. And yet, that was exactly who Abigail was, and he loved her all the more for it.But that was not the only reason he wanted to leave.Edward knew that as long as Abigail remained under the same roof as his family, the pain would never stop haunting her. The walls of the mansion were filled with memories of what had happened, of what they had lost, of the child they would never get to hold. He could see it in her eyes eve
Huling Na-update: 2026-01-19
Chapter: The Night They Chose Each Other
The night deepened around them, the hum of the city fading into the quiet rhythm of their breaths. Edward’s hand still rested at the small of Abigail’s back, his thumb drawing slow, absent circles against her skin through the thin fabric of her blouse.Neither spoke. Words felt too fragile for the moment, too small for everything that pulsed between them.Abigail looked up at him — the curve of his jaw lit by the city’s soft glow, the tenderness in his eyes. There had been a time when that gaze terrified her — when love had felt like a promise destined to be broken. But now, standing in his arms, she understood that what frightened her wasn’t love… it was the possibility of losing it again.“Edward,” she whispered, her voice trembling but sure.He tilted his head, waiting.“I don’t want to be afraid anymore.”His expression softened, his hand coming up to cradle her fac
Huling Na-update: 2025-11-03
Chapter: One Heartbeat at a time
The first light of dawn slipped quietly through the sheer curtains, painting the room in a soft golden hue. Abigail stirred, her lashes fluttering open to the sound of steady breathing beside her. For a moment, she didn’t move. She only watched — the way the sunlight touched Edward’s face, the calm rise and fall of his chest, the peacefulness she hadn’t seen in him for so long.He had fallen asleep sitting beside the bed again, one arm resting on the mattress, his hand still loosely holding hers. The gesture was so simple, yet it carried all the words neither of them had dared to speak.Her heart ached, but in a gentler way this time. The pain was still there — it always would be — but now it pulsed alongside something else: gratitude. Hope, perhaps.Abigail slowly sat up, careful not to wake him. She studied his face — the faint shadows under his eyes, the traces of exhaustion softened by devotion. This man, who once li
Huling Na-update: 2025-11-02
Chapter: I stayed because you’re still my home
Edward paused in the doorway of the guest room, the soft glow of the bedside lamp spilling across the quiet space. His brows furrowed when he saw Abigail sitting at the edge of the bed, her hands folded neatly on her lap as if bracing herself for his arrival.“Why are you sleeping here?” he asked gently. His voice was calm, but there was a faint note of hurt beneath it.After the confrontation at the convent, Abigail had come with him willingly—silent, distant, but compliant. She hadn’t argued or complained. He knew she wasn’t ready to face his father or anyone else after what had happened. And truthfully, he wasn’t ready either. Seeing his family again would only remind him of the pain that had taken everything from them.He took a step closer. “We have our own room, Abigail. Why—”“I’m more comfortable here,” she said quietly, her tone steady but fragile. “I came with you, but that doesn’t mean…”“Doesn’t mean you want to live as husband and wife again?” he finished for her softly.
Huling Na-update: 2025-11-01
Chapter: Dangerous hope that maybe
Days passed quietly in the orphanage.The rhythm of life there was simple — bells in the morning, prayers before breakfast, laughter echoing faintly from the courtyard where children played.Abigail had always thought of silence as punishment. But here, in these soft, measured days, silence began to feel like something else — a kind of mercy.She woke each morning to the scent of bread baking in the kitchen. The air was cool, filled with the sound of small feet running down the halls. Sometimes one of the younger girls would peek through the door, eyes wide with curiosity.“Are you the lady from the rain?” they would ask, and she would smile faintly, nodding.“Yes. The one who forgot her umbrella.”They would giggle and disappear again.At first, she barely spoke to anyone. She spent her hours helping in the garden behind the chapel, her hands finding comfort in the soil — planting, watering, tending. There was something about watching things grow that eased the ache inside her, even
Huling Na-update: 2025-11-01
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