Paige's POV"ARES!" I ran to him and shook his shoulders. I checked on him, worried he's shot or what."Ares, wake up! What happened?" I swallowed hard and sucked my breath in fear. God! No, please…Slowly, he opened his eyes and looked at me. "Paige…"Tears rolled down my cheeks. I was relieved but I couldn't help my tears. Damn! I was so scared. I was so freaking scared. I thought something happened to him."What happened?" I asked with a hoarse voice. I licked dried lips and roamed my eyes around. Everything is fine here.He sat on the floor and caressed the back of his neck. I looked upstairs. The kids are upstairs, right?"I'm fine, I just passed out because of dizziness," he answered and held my hand. "Are you okay? I'm sorry."I shook my head. "It's okay. Are you still dizzy? Do you want me to bring you to the hospital? Where are the kids?"He smiled and shook his head. "I'm fine, Paige. The kids are sleeping in Alex' room. What happened to the banquet?""MOMMY!"I was able to
Paige's POV"Thanks for visiting, Paige. But you don't have to."I smiled at Steve and handed him a piece of sliced apple. He ate it and turned to the television. News about Noah flashed on the screen. They're shocked after learning that Noah is still alive and it was Thalia's father who plotted his death. Thalia and her father are now in jail."Noah Hanson will face the consequence of hiding, Paige." Steve heaved a sigh and glanced at me.I nodded. "Yeah. That's what's gonna happen.""How are the kids?"I looked away, chewing my bottom lip. "Naomi is safe. She's in my house. The twins are also safe.""Neo Hanson is still alive and free, Paige. It's not over yet."Shaking my head, I looked at him again. "I don't think he'll be a threat. I called the guard in Noah's rest house. Neo isn't doing anything strange.""And that's what's strange, Paige. He's being held. He should be trying to escape, but why is he so calm?"I fell in silence. Pressing my lips together, I heaved a sigh and sho
Paige's POVUnder the soft fabric of the blanket on the bed, we're hugging each other, feeling each other's warmth. I'm playing with Noah's chest bristle while he's talking to Oliver over the phone. His legs against mine. The bristles on his legs are tickling me. While his left arm serves as my pillow and his left hand softly combs my hair."I already made it clear to the board, Oliver. If they don't want to trust me again, I don't care. Besides, they can't just kick Paige out of her position. Uncle Chris and Uncle Tom own half of the shares. They can't come up with a decision without their approval."Right! I'm still the CEO of the Hanson Group. I heaved a sigh. It's kind of tiring. I felt Noah moved. He looked down at me and kissed my hair."Okay. Make sure Neo won't do anything."He ended the call after that and put his phone on the bedside table. He moved a bit to face me. He hugged my waist, burying my face in his chest."What did he say?" I asked in a hoarse voice."They want to
Paige's POV'Paige Lopez is a slut.''She stole Miss Thalia's boyfriend and even put her to blame.''Thalia Roberts is the real slut, everyone. Can't you understand? She ruined Paige Lopez and Noah Hanson's family.''I heard Miss Thalia was Noah Hanson's first love. Guess, who the real slut is?'I shook my head and palmed my nose bridge. I thought everything would fall into the right places after I put Mr. Roberts and Thalia behind bars, to join my evil grandfather. But… But now, Thalia's fans are attacking me.Someone stole my phone. It was Noah who's only wearing a white towel wrapped around his waist. He's still wet from the shower. Droplets of water cascading down his body as he looked at me with furrowed eyebrows.He pursed his lips after glancing at the screen of my phone. He threw it on the bed and pulled me closer to him.I'm wearing a thick bathrobe and underwear underneath, but I still feel the hardness of his chest against my body.He crouched and sighed in my neck. "Don't
Paige's POV"I love pancakes!" Naomi giggled and looked at Asher. "It's so delicious, right Asher?"Asher just looked at her and turned to me. "Mommy, Nate's not eating."I heaved a sigh. Nate isn't here. He refused to join us here but Tessa brought him food. I don't know what he talked about with his dad, but Noah assured me that everything will be alright."Paige, you are Asher's mommy. And then daddy is Asher's daddy too. Why is it so confusing, Paige?" Naomi asked curiously.I chewed my bottom lip and looked at Achi, who's leaning against the counter while eating pancakes. He's watching and listening to us silently, looking at my reaction.I caressed Naomi's hair and smiled at her. "Someday, I will be able to tell you.""Why not now, Paige? I'm a big girl now. I can understand anything. I promise I will listen carefully."I scratched my nose bridge. That's not the issue here. These kids are smart. I know they'll understand but I don't know if they could accept the truth. They're s
Paige's POVNoah glanced at me after I went back to the living area with Neo. I glanced at Neo and smiled before looking at Noah again.Everyone was silent. Achi, and dad are in the living area too. While Tessa is upstairs with the kids. The silence was deafening but it's not awkward or what. I just love the lightness of the atmosphere. It's so calming and peaceful.I stared into Noah's eyes. He walked towards me and stood almost an inch away from me.I couldn't take my eyes off him. I couldn't even move a single finger as my heart continued racing starting from the moment I met his intense gaze. Noah's arrogant features are too hard to ignore. He draws attention wherever he goes. Whatever he does, people would notice."We're going," Noah whispered to me and smiled. He swiftly caressed my cheek using his thumb. "I already told the kids that I'm not living here."I slowly nodded. "What happened with your conversation with Nate?"He smiled and touched my chin using his thumb and forefin
Paige's POV"Paige, I am old. Give me a chance, please… Please!"I slowly shook my head while staring at his face. I always wanted to have parents and a complete family. I was deprived of it and he was the reason. He manipulated my dad's life. He's so evil and unforgivable. I can never forgive him for all the things he's done. Not just to me but to my mom and dad. He manipulated my mom too and imprisoned my dad for so long like an animal."Paige…"I hid my hands when he tried to reach for it. My eyes sharpened. "I didn't come here to hear your dramas. I came here to tell you that you'll die in a cell. Alone, lonely. You did this to yourself. You chose this. And you don't have rights to ask for forgiveness from the people you aggrieved. You manipulated us, papa…"I tried hiding my tears as I looked at him with anger. It's just so hard to face him without breaking down. The anger in my heart is making me cry. I want to punch him and hurt him. So, so bad!He shook his head. "I won't do i
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
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