Paige's POVI can't forget about what I heard from Attorney Samantha. I don't understand. Noah never mentioned his half brother. He didn't even tell me he's facing such a problem. I heaved a sigh and shook my head. Right. He didn't even like me before— I chewed my bottom lip as I paused. He said a few weeks ago that he's in love with me. I wonder if he's saying the truth or did he just say that to hurt me?"Mommy, look!"I turned to Asher who's pointing his finger at the bubble balloon. My eyes widened when he ran and followed where it came from. I followed him too. We're in a playground since today is weekend. I wanna spend my weekend with him, so I didn't go to work."Mommy, she's making bubbles! I want that too!"I looked at the little girl sitting on the swing. She's holding a toy gun that's creating bubbles. Asher ran to her."May I borrow?"I smiled as I recognized the little girl. That's Naomi. I sat on the swing next to her, drawing her attention. Her eyes widened upon recogni
Paige's POV"This document needs your signature, Miss Paige."I nodded and opened the folder that my assistant put on my table. After reading it, I immediately signed the document."By the way, Miss Paige. President Monroe called. He said you should call him back because he wants to discuss something with you."I nodded. "I'll call him later. "She nodded and left. I heaved a sigh and massaged my neck while tilting my head left and right. The door swung open again. I didn't bother to lift my head as I spoke… "Did you forget something?"No one answered, so I lifted my face. My lips parted upon seeing the man I didn't see for three weeks. He's now walking towards me with an intense gaze.I swallowed hard. "How did you get in here, Noah?"He lazily sat on the couch and crossed his legs. "Come with me tonight."My forehead creased. "What?""You heard me."I stared at his face. He looked so tired and his eyes were actually sleepy. My eyes darted to his lips. It was so red and a little wet.
Paige's POVShe looked at me as hatred flickered in her eyes. Without saying anything, she rushed to me to hurt me but Noah stood between us, stopping her."What is this, Noah?!" She growled at him, angrily. "Is this why you weren't answering my calls? Huh? Because you're seeing this flirty woman?"I looked away. I feel so ashamed. Thalia just caught me in Noah's house. This is insanely unbelievable. I shouldn't have come here."And what the hell are you doing here, you bitch? Don't you have some shame? Flirting with my man, really?"I gripped the sling of my bag. "I'm leaving.""NO! STAY HERE, YOU SHAMELESS WOMAN. I WILL TEACH YOU A LESSON.""STOP, THALIA!"I looked at Noah. This situation is very familiar. I want to laugh. I was in her place before and now, I was the one that Noah is protecting. He's protecting me. I want to be happy because for the first time he defended but… I am the mistress. God! I didn't dream about being a mistress. I don't like this."You're defending that wo
Paige's POV"Let's move to another table, Noah," Thalia said in a stiff tone but Noah ignored her. He didn't even speak. He's just staring at me with nothing but coldness.Steve suddenly intertwined our fingers. He heard Noah's name and I know that he knows about Noah. He just doesn't know what he looks like.I looked at Steve. Worry is visible in his eyes. Of course, he'd be worried. He knows that my ex-husband's name is Noah and he heard everything I said to Noah the day I decided to hide Asher from him."We're staying here, Thalia."I squeezed my eyes closed. What is he doing?"Drink, love." Steve handed me a glass of juice. I accepted it and smiled at him.A music enveloped the whole venue, stealing my attention. I smiled as a group of male and female performers started dancing a traditional dance. Wow!I grabbed Steve's arm. "Look! They're good."Steve chuckled. "You really love traditional things, huh?"I grinned at him. "Of course."Steve pulled himself up and stood in front of
Paige's POVI chewed my bottom lip while talking to Steve over the phone and standing in front of Noah, who's being treated by the hospital nurse. He really hurt himself when we fell down the stairs.[Are you with him, Paige?]I squeezed my eyes closed. "N-No, Steve. I just had an emergency."[Are you sure?]"Yes."I opened my eyes only to meet Noah's intense stairs. I glanced at the nurse, who bowed and left after he finished treating Noah's wound. After the call ended, I put my phone inside my pouch and looked at Noah.He suddenly pulled me and hugged my waist, resting his cheek against my stomach. My heart raced as I put my trembling hands on his shoulders."N-Noah, let go of me.""You promised to talk to me, Paige. Let's talk."I roamed my eyes around. We're in a public place, since we're in the hospital's emergency room."Not here, Noah."He jumped from the bed and offered his hand to me. "Let's talk in my car."I slowly nodded. "Okay."He grabbed my hand since I didn't accept it
Paige's POV"Paige?"I lifted my face to see Steve looking at me with a creased forehead. He turned the light on and his gaze shifted to the bottle of liquor in front of me. He shot an eyebrow up before looking into my eyes again."It's already 2 AM. Why are you drinking?"I shook my head. "Nothing. I just can't sleep. Why are you still awake?"He sat in front of me. "I fell asleep waiting for you. What time did you come home?"I shrugged my shoulders. "Past midnight?"He nodded. "I'm not gonna ask where you went since it's very obvious that you were with Noah. Paige, you know what you're doing right?"I lazily smiled at him. "I know, Steve. I'm sorry for lying."He shook his head and held my hand over the table. "You don't need to apologize, Paige. There's nothing to apologize for. It's your freedom to lie whenever you want. But please, I'm begging you, Paige. Stop. Stop this. Stop hurting yourself."I laughed without humor. "If I can only stop the pain, Steve.""Look at me," he said
Paige's POV"I didn't know you're Noah's ex-wife. He never mentioned you to me—" he paused and laughed sarcastically. "Oh right. He hates me, so we're not close."I blinked multiple times as I glanced at Nate who's playing in the playground."He hates you?" Noah hates him? That's given since he kicked him out of their father's company.Neo smiled bitterly. "He hates me because my mom was our dad's mistress. He doesn't want to acknowledge me as his brother. He doesn't even want to talk to me and it worsened after dad left a last will that appointed me as the new CEO of the Hanson Group."I looked away. I don't know what to say. Should I pity Noah or him? I don't know. Is Neo telling the truth? If not, why would he lie? I remember what Attorney Samantha told me. Neo kicked Noah from their father's company. Was it really true or Noah just made everyone believe that lie, so he'd get the sympathy of the people around him?No. Noah will never crave for sympathy nor attention. He doesn't eve
Paige's POV"Paige!" Naomi's soft and energetic voice filled my ear as I passed by an ice cream shop. She's waving at me while sitting beside Noah, who's staring at me with his gentle eyes. Oh, God! It's a wrong decision to walk pass here.Naomi's innocent face was looking at me. She's signaling me to come as she flashes a sweet smile. I don't have plans to be in the same place with Noah but I can't hurt an innocent kid's feelings.I was forced to enter the ice cream shop and went to their table. I didn't bother glancing at Noah but I can feel the intensity of his stares."Paige, I missed you! Do you want some ice cream?"I want to curse my fate. Why did I accidentally get entangled with the Hanson kids? This is insane.I smiled at her and shook my head. "I'm sorry, sweetie. I can't stay long, I'm kinda busy."Her lips pouted and her energy dropped. "Okay…"I heaved a sigh and lifted her face by putting my finger on her chin. I gave her a sweet smile. "Maybe some other time?"Her face
Noah's POVI'm sitting on the bench while reading a book. Isaiah is with me. He's winking and waving at every college girls who pass in front of us. I frowned even more when he gave them flying kisses. I shook my head. He's hopeless. I'm a womanizer but not in school. I'm also choosing the woman I'd flirt with, not like him who would flirt with every woman he sees."She's looking at you again."My forehead creased and looked in the direction where Isaiah is looking. My eyebrow automatically shot up after I caught her staring at me. She quickly averted her gaze but it doesn't change the fact that she's been stalking me ever since we bumped into each other in the library.Isaiah moved closer to me to whisper. "Cousin, why don't you entertain her? Can't you see? She's cute."I glared at Isaiah. "You know I like Thalia. And damn, cousin. Can't you see that woman's face? She's too innocent. She looked like a baby."Isaiah's laughter broke. "That's the point, cousin. She looks like a baby.
Paige's POVThis is the time I've been waiting for. After everything that happened, we're finally here. After all the pain, all the hardships, all the tears we shed, all the heartaches we felt, finally. Finally, we're here. It's making my heart jump in so much happiness.I chewed my bottom lip as I held my bouquet tight. I'm nervous. I'm standing in front of the glass house. We're having a beach wedding and this is actually my dream wedding.I smiled as I looked at the horizon. The calm sea is so beautiful to watch. I could spend my whole day watching the ocean."Paige!"I looked at Tessa. She's beautiful in her dress. I smiled and waved at her. "Hi."She stared at me while smiling. "You're so beautiful."I chuckled and caressed her hair. "Thank you. You're so beautiful too, Tessa."She giggled. "I know right."I smiled and stared at her. "Do you wanna share something with me?"Her smile faded and she pouted. She even rolled her eyes as she answered. "I'll tell you everything soon. Fo
Paige's POV"I think something is going on between Tessa and Steve," I whispered to Noah while we're in his office. I visited him here today. He's very busy. So, I visited him. I also brought him lunch.He turned to me. His eyes are tired and sleepy. His reddish lips are slightly parted and wet. I would want to kiss those lips all day. "You think so?"I nodded. "Yup!"He started massaging his temple. I smiled while watching him. I understand that he's tired. He's managing two companies and it's easy. I don't know how to help him, so taking care of him while he's working is the least thing I can do.I pulled myself up and started massaging his temple. He froze and looked at me. I smiled and crouched behind him. I kissed his nose. "Let me massage you."He smiled and squeezed his eyes closed, allowing me to do what I wanted."Paige…""Hmm?""You think the kids will forgive us when the right time comes?"I froze for a second and heaved a sigh. "I hope so, Noah."He opened his eyes and our
Paige's POV"I love burgers!" Asher exclaimed after Neo bought the twins a burger. Naomi is now eating her ice cream. They're being pampered by Neo and their uncles. We still couldn't tell the kids about their real situation, but I'm trying to make them understand little by little. I know Asher already has an idea, I just hope he will understand.We're staying in Noah's house since the renovation of Aunt Precy's house is still ongoing. It's been 3 months since the incident happened. After the explosion, Neo and Noah came out from the side of the burning house. Neo said he saw Noah entering, following Tessa who's being dragged by Wilson, so he followed.I'm so thankful to Neo. Actually, Isaiah tried to follow Tessa too, but one of the hired killers tried to shoot my dad, so he saved my dad first. I was too oblivious to what's happening behind me that night because I was too focused on the burning house."I'm back!" Tessa entered the house with a big smile plastered on her lips. She's c
Paige's POVI was entering the gate of Aunt Precy's house wearing a simple white dress. Underneath, on my legs, there's a knife. No one knows about this knife. I wanted to make sure so I prepared this and myself.I looked up at the sky. It's so dark and there's no star. It seems like it's gonna rain and the sky is also prepared for the dangerous event that will happen here later.Truthfully, I'm scared. It turns out Papa hired some criminals to execute his plans. The police confirmed that the people who put the death threat was a group of hired killers that has been roaming around the country. The police also warned us about the possibility that they knew our plans but that was just a 10 percent chance. The 90 percent were on our side."Paige, come with me. It's Noah…"My eyes widened. "Huh? What happened to Noah? And what are you doing here, Isaiah?"Isaiah shook his head and grabbed my arm. "Let's go!"I roamed my eyes around with a confused expression on my face. I even noticed a c
Paige's POV"You didn't tell me about it, Paige. What if something happened and you're alone here with the kids?"Dad continued scolding me. Noah is sitting beside, holding my hand tight. On the arm rest of the single couch was Ares, who's looking at me with furrowed eyebrows. I know he's thinking the same. If dad's not here, Ares will be the one to scold me and I'd rather have dad scold me than him. Ares is just so scary when he's angry."You can't ignore something that could bring complications, Paige. If Achilles didn't see the death threat, would you tell us about you meeting your grandfather and receiving death threats from him?"I heaved a sigh. "Dad, the death threats aren't for me. It's for you and Noah. Papa wants to harm the both of you and I'm worried because I didn't know he's still capable of hiring someone to do that."Dad laughed without humor. "Even so! What if those people break in here? Or what if they burn this house? You can't just decide on your own, Paige. You ha
Paige's POVI'm standing in front of Noah. I brought him to my room since he said he would say something to me. I even checked his crotch to make sure that it's not swollen or what. I'm really worried. It could be deadly and I'm not allowing that. Not anymore.He held my hands and stared up at me. "Paige, it was a testicular trauma."My forehead creased. "W-What?"He looked away. Confidence left his eyes as he looked down as if he's ashamed. "I got this after my first accident four years ago. T-The doctor gave me medications. I have already recovered but he warned me about the side effects. It might hurt at… times and might cause in-infertility…"I was left unable to say anything. His hand started shaking. "I-I'm sorry… I'm sorry, Paige. I know I'm being selfish again. But I don't wanna lose you again. T-Though I understand if you don't wanna be with me again because of my condition. I will understand—""Noah," I cut him off and cupped his cheeks. I kissed him on the lips with so much
Paige's POV"Ahm!" I moaned as I bit my hand. Behind me, moving animalistically was Noah. I'm kneeling on the bed while he's softly pulling my hair. My heart has gone wild and became untamed as I completely submit to Noah. My eyes rolled back in ecstatic pleasure when I felt him reaching for my left bre*st while moving in and out of me.I never thought we'd make love this rough and messy. It was dirty but so damn sexy that I think I'd become addicted. He's just so good. So good in everything he does that it's making me lose my mind.Back then, we never explored each other like this in bed. He was always gentle, patient and respectful. Though I can still feel his respect tonight, I just love how he owns every inch of my body in a way I never imagined.I sucked my breath when Noah bit my earlobe, causing my eyes to roll back in my head. I gripped on the headboard tighter. I bit my bottom lip harder. The blinding pleasure is too much to handle and it's making me crazy."Fck!" Noah cursed
Paige's POV"The renovation of the coffee shop is almost done, we can reopen it two weeks from now," Alex said while we're eating dinner. Ares and Achi are sitting silently beside him. The kids are also eating. Nate and Naomi also have their own world of conversation.Dad, on the head of the table, cleared his throat. "What are your plans, Alex? Are you gonna manage it or you'll leave for abroad again?"Alex glanced at me before he looked at dad again. "I'll think about it, uncle. But if Paige allows me, I think I'll stay to help her manage the shop."Dad turned to me. "What are your plans, Paige?"I shrugged my shoulders. "Actually, I want to go back to managing my shop," I paused and looked at Alex and Ares. "I wanna ask who can manage the Wolkzbin Empire."Ares stared into my eyes. I know he's interested in business. I'm just asking Alex since he already has knowledge about managing a business.Alex glanced at Ares. "You can manage the Wolkzbin Empire, bro. I'm fine with helping Pa