Chapter: Chapter 096Mag-aalas kuwatro na nakarating si Nathalie sa Maynila, at mula sa terminal ng bus ay pumara siya ng taxi at agad na dumiretso sa St. Luke's Medical Center kung saan naka-confine si Jasmine, ayon na rin sa text sa kanya ni Minho. Wala na siyang time magpahinga. Kailangan na agad niyang makita ang kaibigan.Nanginginig ang kanyang mga kamay pagsakay niya ng taxi, at tahimik na nanalangin na sana ay nasa mabuting kalagayan si Jasmine. Pagkahinto ng taxi sa harap ng hospital agad niya itong binayaran at hindi na kinuha pa ang sukli. Nagmamadali siyang bumaba at halos patakbong tinungo ang information desk."Miss, itatanong ko lang sana kung anong room number ng kaibigan kong si Jasmine dela Cruz---""Nathalie?" may biglang tumawag sa pangalan niya at nang lumingon siya ay nakita niya ang isang singkit na lalaki na nakatayo sa may hallway at papunta sa direksiyon niya. "This is me, Minho." sabi nito na itinuro pa ang sarili."Minho?" mabilis siyang lumapit dito. "Where's Jasmine? How is s
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Chapter: Chapter 095"Mr. Gutierrez, please arrange the chopper for me. Babalik na ako sa Maynila."Pagkatapos nilang maglunch nang hindi kasama si Nathalie ay hindi na mapakali si Caleb. Pakiramdam niya ay may kulang kapag hindi niya nakikita ang dalaga.Nagpahinga muna sila saglit sa kani-kanilang kwarto at hindi kinalimutang ilock ni Caleb ang kanyang pinto, para masigurado na hindi makakapasok si Andrea. He pretended to have fallen asleep and didn't answer when she heard her knock on his door."Ngayon na po ba, Sir? Pero malapit nang gumabi," sagot ng manager ng resort. "Hindi po ba masyadong delikado?"He glanced down at his wristwatch and saw that it was almost six in the afternoon. But he really needed to go back to Manila. He was really worried about Nathalie."Just do as I say, Mr. Gutierrez. Give me a ring once it's ready," he said before he hung up the phone.Naglakad siya papunta sa kanyang closet at nagsimulang ayusin ang kanyang mga gamit. Lahat ng importanteng bagay ay nilagay niya sa kanya
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Chapter: Chapter 094"We're hungry and exhausted, and we almost died on the island, tapos ganyan pa ang iisipin mo sa amin?" mahina ngunit matigas ang pananalita niya habang kausap si Andrea. "Aren't you worried about your cousin? It looks like you're only worried about me, and I don't understand why.""Of course I do! I was worried about her as well! Hindi kami babalik sa islang iyon kung hindi ko siya inaalala. Besides, what would my parents think about me kung basta ko na lang siya papabayaan?" defensive na sagot nito. "At saka may boyfriend naman siya, at nangako si Adrian na aalagaan niya ang pinsan ko. So, we have nothing to worry about now."After hearing what Andrea said---na may boyfriend si Nathalie, which was his tito---napailing siya at saka huminga muna ng malalim bago lumabas ng elevator. Mabilis ang mga hakbang na tinungo niya ang kanyang kwarto at binuksan ito. Pumasok siya sa loob at huminto sa may paanan ng kama.Narinig na lamang niya ang pag-click ng lock ng kanyang pinto, at nakapamey
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Chapter: Chapter 093Paglabas ng elevator ay magkahawak-kamay sina Adrian at Nathalie na pumasok sa restaurant ng resort. At least ngayon, panatag na siya at hindi na mangingiming humawak dito dahil may mahal naman pala itong iba. Hindi siya mag-aalala na baka tinitake advantage siya nito. Mukhang kaibigan lang talaga ang tingin nito sa kanya, at ganun din naman siya."Wala pa sila," bulong niya habang patungo sila sa bakanteng mesa na ang tinutukoy nito ay sina Caleb at Andrea. "Baka may ginagawa pang milagro," nangingiting sabi nito bago siya ipinaghila siya ng upuan, at pagkatapos niyang umupo ay saka naman ito umupo sa tapat niya. "What do you want to order?" tanong nito habang kinakawayan ang waiter. Nagpalinga-linga muna siya, nagbabakasakaling makikita ang dalawa ngunit wala pa rin ang mga ito. "Pwede bang hintayin muna natin sila?" hindi niya alam kung bakit hindi siya mapakali dahil sa sinabi ni Adrian. Wala siyang karapatang magselos, pero bakit parang sasabog ang dibdib niya sa naisip na posi
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Chapter: Chapter 092"Nathalie!" narinig niya ang pagtawag sa kanya ni Adrian kaya naman isang ngisi din ang pinakawalan niya habang nakatingin sa kanya si Caleb, at patakbong sinalubong ang tiyuhin nito. Nang makalapit siya dito ay isang mahigpit na yakap ang ibinigay nito sa kanya. "Are you okay? I'm so sorry, akala namain nakabalik na kayo sa resort. Hindi kami nakabalik agad dito dahil sobrang lakas na ang ulan. Thank God, you're both safe.""It's okay, Adrian. Huwag ka nang mag-alala, okay naman ako," salamat sa pamangkin mo, inalagaan niya ako. Nais niyang sabihin ang mga katagang iyon pero nagpigil siya. Kumalas siya sa pagkakayakap dito at tumingin sa singkit na mga mata nito. "Okay din naman si Caleb. Salamat at binalikan niyo kami.""Of course! Hinding-hindi kita papabayaan, Nathalie. Ako ang nagpumilit na isama ka dito kaya kargo de konsensiya kita. Hindi ako papayag na hindi balikan ang girlfriend ko sa isla na ito," pagkarinig sa salitang girlfriend ay tumawa siya at muli itong niyakap."Nath
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Chapter: Chapter 091Paglabas ni Caleb ng bahay ay nakita niya ang dalaga na naglalakad sa dalampasigan habang nakabuka ang dalawang kamay. Ninanamnam at sinasamyo nito ang sariwang hangin na nagmumula sa dagat. Humupa na ang ulan. Ang araw ay sumikat na, pero hindi pa naman ito gaanong masakit sa balat dahil maaga pa.Napakaganda ng lugar. Ang kulay asul na tubig-dagat ay napakalinis, pati na rin ang puting buhangin na tinatapakan nila. Maririnig din ang huni ng mga ibon at ibang insekto sa paligid na para bang tuwang-tuwa dahil sa paghinto ng ulan.Hindi niya binigyang-pansin ang kanyang paligid, bagkus ay pinanood niya ang dalaga na ngayon ay parang batang tumatakbo sa dalampasigan. Ang hangin na isinasayaw ang kanyang buhok at ang kanyang dress na punit ang laylayan habang inililipad ng hangin ay nagbibigay ng inosenteng awra dito.He couldn't help but smile as he watched her play like a little girl while giggling. "Ang ganda!" Nathalie exclaimed as she ran around the beach while looking up at the blu
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Taming the Divorced Runaway Wife
Reese agreed to marry Troy, thinking their feelings were mutual. It turned out that he only used her to get close to her mother, Mandy. When she went home after taking care of her mother-in-law, who pretended to be sick, she caught her mom and husband in their marital bed. She exacted revenge by having a one-night stand with a stranger, who happened to be the wealthiest man in town, and the business partner of her unknown biological father, Vincent.
The chaos escalated when Reese discovered that the billionaire, Lorenzo Carter, intended to marry her twin sister, Candice, with whom she thought her son was Enzo's. Overwhelmed, she fled to escape the painful memories, unaware of her own pregnancy. By chance, she encountered a woman who proposed a modeling career, which flourished until her pregnancy was revealed. Faced with pressure to choose between her rising career and her unborn child, Reese stood at life's crossroads, contemplating the profound decision before her.
When Lorenzo Carter found her, he proposed marriage, but sadly, she had no memory of him. Utilizing his influence, he persuaded her to agree to the contract marriage. Once successful, he endeavored to make her remember him and to reignite her love for him.
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Chapter: DealChapter 149ReeseWe stood in front of Enzo's grandfather's house, and a sense of apprehension washed over me. This marked my first encounter with my grandparents-in-law, hoping that it wouldn't be the last.A maid opened the door, greeting us with a respectful bow and gesturing for us to enter. Enzo held my hand while his other hand clasped Riza's as we stepped inside. We were welcomed by a beautiful woman seated gracefully on the living room couch. She was someone I recognized but had yet to meet. Beatrice Jackson.''Hello, Enzo...'' she said with a flirtatious smile, rising from her seat to approach him, planting a kiss on his cheek. Her gaze remained fixed on him, seemingly oblivious to our presence.''Beatrice, what brings you here?'' Enzo inquired, releasing my hand to wipe away the lipstick mark on his cheek.''Oh, grandpa invited us for dinner. He mentioned you would be joining us...'' she replied nonchalantly, then took Enzo's hand from Riza's. ''Come on. They are waiting for
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Chapter: GoodbyeChapter 148TroyI stood up as the female warden escorted Mandy into the room where I was waiting for her. My brows knitted when I saw her current state. She was using a cane for support, and a metal brace extended along her right leg. What happened to her? Had she been involved in a fight with her fellow inmates?Our eyes locked, yet her expression revealed no emotion. She appeared to have lost considerable weight, her once fake ginger hair now dark and cut very short. Her complexion appeared quite pale, and she seemed excessively thin, a stark contrast to the woman I believed I had fallen in love with.Mandy was hardly recognizable.''Mandy...'' I spoke as she settled into the chair opposite me, with the guard positioned a few meters behind her.Mandy regarded me with an expressionless face. ''What the fuck are you doing here?''I observed her closely, noting the animosity reflected in her eyes.''I came to say goodbye. I'm leaving Manhattan...'' I replied, anticipating her inquiry
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Chapter: Too lateChapter 147Troy I had just paid a visit to my mother's grave and opted to enjoy a coffee at a nearby café beforehand. As I gazed through the glass window, I noticed a woman on the pavement across the street who bore a striking resemblance to my ex-wife. Her long peach dress, covered with a coat, fluttered in the breeze as she stood, lost in thought, staring down the road. She brushed a strand of her ginger hair away from her face with the back of her hand, a gesture so familiar that it sent a jolt through my heart.I rose abruptly, inadvertently knocking over my cup of coffee. The woman turned her lovely face upward, and for a fleeting moment, it felt as though she was looking directly into my eyes. In that instant, I realized that the woman was indeed my wife. I recognized her without a doubt.ReeseThe last time I had seen her at the office, she had noticed me but chose to ignore my presence, heading straight for the elevator to meet her husband, Lorenzo Carter.Prior to that, I h
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Chapter: My one and onlyChapter 146Reese''Each morning, my mom prepares a cup of milk for me, joins me for breakfast, and gives me a kiss before I head off to school. Upon my return home, she is there waiting, ready to greet me with another kiss. We love playing hide and seek together...'' Riza continued to recount these cherished memories to Asher, and I felt a wave of warmth envelop my heart as if I were reliving those moments. ''At bedtime, she reads my favorite stories and gives me yet another kiss before I drift off to sleep...''Tears streamed down my face uncontrollably. Riza was cherishing every single moment we had shared.''Do you love your mom, Asher?'' Riza inquired, to which the boy nodded. ''I love my mommy too, but I feel like she doesn't love me...'' Her voice became strained, and my heart ached as I watched her cry, wiping her tears with her shirt. ''I wish we could be together forever. I wish she would never leave me again...''Oh, God! My baby!I rushed to her, enveloping her in a tight
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Chapter: I broke her heartChapter 145ReeseCandice received a call and had to leave immediately, which gave Enzo and me some privacy to talk.Enzo recounted everything to me: the events that transpired, how he located both me and my daughter, and his decision to allow Troy to remain at the company to facilitate Mandy's imprisonment. It was Troy who had also disclosed all my favorites and personal details to him.As Enzo finished his story, my sobs became increasingly uncontrollable.My daughter had endured so much pain. She was aware that I was her mother, and all of this turmoil stemmed from the schemes of Mandy and Flora, who sought to destroy my life.My heart shattered further as the last words I had spoken about my daughter reverberated in my mind.What had I been thinking? She must be feeling heartbroken and angry with me now.''I never intended for you to love me and Riza because you were forced to...'' Enzo said, holding me close as we locked eyes. ''I did not wish to impose any pressure. My desire wa
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Chapter: RememberChapter 144ReeseThe tears that streamed from my eyes onto Riza's drawing paper in my grasp, soaking her watercolor artwork.My sobs were relentless, and I struggled to catch my breath. My lips quivered as I silently screamed within.Every memory flooded back into me.How could I not when I gazed down at Riza's paintings? When I saw the words that she wrote.These phrases, which I found myself reading repeatedly, drove me to the brink of madness. ''I love you, mommy and daddy!''A wave of panic surged within me, as if the car crash had just occurred anew.My child. She was in pain.My knees trembled as I rose, clutching the drawing papers in my hand, and rushed back to Enzo's room to retrieve my phone.With unsteady fingers, I finally dialed Enzo's number.Enzo. The man who rescued me from that bridge. The man I gave my all to, after Troy cheated on me. The man I had missed dearly, to whom I had entrusted my heart and soul. The father of my child.How could I forget about him?Please
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