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Capturing Cinderella (English Version) AAO 1
SABRINA woke up to the warm breath that was gently hitting her neck. It tickled her, causing her to slowly open her eyes. She looked down and couldn’t help but smile when she saw her husband still seemingly deep in sleep. His arm was wrapped around her waist, and his face was nestled against her neck.It had been over a year since Sabrina and Tyler got married, and until now, she felt overflowing happiness being with him. Despite their busy schedules with Tyler’s business and her modeling career, they made sure to set aside time for each other. Both of their parents lived in different countries.“My wife is so smitten with me, I might just melt.”Her mouth dropped open as he suddenly spoke. She realized he had been awake for quite some time now.“Yeah, I won’t deny that,” she replied with a smile before glancing at the wall clock in their room.However, her eyes widened, and she quickly sat up when she saw that it was already past eight in the morning, causing her to fall on top of Ty
Capturing Cinderella (English Version) AAO 2
BECAUSE of the papers that Tyler needed to study and sign, he couldn’t leave the office immediately. So he decided to prioritize the important ones and leave the others that were not urgent for him to attend to the next day.He let out a deep sigh of relief as he finally finished the last document he had piled up to work on for the day. Without delay, he stood up, grabbed his coat hanging on the swivel chair, and left his office. He left a few things with his secretary, Rodel, before heading to the elevator and stepping in.However, he slapped his forehead when he remembered one of the documents he brought home to his mansion the previous day. He had no intention of approving anything stated in it, but luckily, he thought of setting it aside on his desk in his office at the mansion before completely discarding it. There were still some details he needed to get from there.He was lost in thought when the elevator door suddenly opened in the parking lot. But his expression changed when
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SABRINA froze in her place when she saw the familiar object in her husband’s hand. She couldn’t believe that he could find that thing at such an unexpected moment.“H-hubby, I can exp—”She didn’t get the chance to finish her sentence, as she almost jumped in shock when he suddenly threw the package away.“Fuck it, Sab! I thought we understood each other? I thought we wanted the same thing? What is this nonsense?”Sabrina covered her mouth as tears welled up in her eyes.“I’m sorry. I thought I was ready too. But apparently, I’m not.”She tried to approach her husband, but he shook his head and quickly stepped away from her. It felt like a dagger had been thrust into her heart because of his rejection.“So, all this time, it’s just me. I’m the only one who wants us to have a child. Maybe I’m the only one who truly loves the both of us?”Tyler hung his head and pulled on his hair, causing Sabrina to sob even more. She couldn’t bear to see her husband like this, and she knew it was her
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TYLER took the bottle of alcohol placed in front of him by the bartender and immediately drank from it. Ever since he left the mansion earlier, he had been driving without a clear direction. If he stayed there any longer, he might end up uttering foul words against his wife, something he tried to avoid as much as possible.But in the end, he decided to head to the bar he often visited whenever he wanted to be alone. While drinking, he couldn’t take his eyes off the cellphone he held in his other hand. He smiled bitterly as he scrolled through the pictures of him and Sabrina in his gallery, especially the ones from when they were newlyweds.The two of them looked so happy. But he never imagined that happiness would only be temporary.“Hey, do you want to have some fun?” A woman suddenly appeared beside him and caressed his arm. Ignoring her, he just took another sip from another bottle of alcohol.It was painful for him to discover earlier. He felt like he was left hanging because he w
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SABRINA almost dropped the plate of fried rice in her hands due to her hurry to put it on the table. Tyler had just entered the dining room.“Hubby, have some food—”“I’m not hungry,” he interrupted, glancing briefly at his watch. “I need to leave. I have a meeting at eight in the morning.”Before she could say anything else, he quickly turned away and walked out. Sabrina’s gaze fell on the food now set on the table.It’s been a week since Tyler discovered she was taking pills. For that long, he had been distant and cold toward her. Even though they still slept side by side on the same bed, he wouldn’t even touch her or give her any attention.And it caused her heart to ache every single day.“Don’t be sad. If you want, I’ll join you for a meal. I guarantee everything is delicious.”She looked at Salome, who had a wide smile on her lips. She nodded, and they started eating. She even invited the other helpers to join them. Since she didn’t have any photo shoots or other schedules for t
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TYLER paused in his work as the door of his office closed. Absentmindedly, he glanced at the lunch bag resting on top of his desk.Truth be told, he felt a mix of emotions when he saw his wife earlier. Especially since she came to his office to bring him lunch, which she cooked herself.Usually, it’s the other way around. He is the one who often goes to Sabrina’s workplace. He would either cook for her or bring her favorite food, especially during long shoots that extended into the evening.That’s why he couldn’t contain the joy in his heart because, for the first time, his wife did something like that for him. But no matter how hard he tried to be happy with everything she was doing to make amends, he still couldn’t avoid thinking about the fact that she still didn’t want to have children with him.As he put down the pen, his stomach growled. So he quickly reached for the lunch bag and opened it.He couldn’t help but smile upon seeing his favorite adobo. Even though his wife wasn’t t
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SABRINA’S manager was left speechless because of what she disclosed. She had been contemplating that matter for almost two weeks, and earlier, she finally decided to dispose of all the stored pills she had. She no longer had any intention of taking them.“Are you really sure about your decision? Sabrina, you’re still young and at the peak of your career. If you get pregnant, you might lose your spark and everything you’ve worked for,” her manager whispered to her even though they were the only ones inside the dressing room.She took a deep breath and replied, “I am sure. I’ll stop taking the pills. If I get pregnant soon, then it’s okay with me. If I lose my spark at that time, I know I can still bring it back someday.”Her manager gently touched his forehead. “To be honest, I was against your decision to get married so quickly back then. But you didn’t hear that from me. After all, it’s your life, your choice. Even though you’re married, I still made an effort to find projects for yo
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TYLER yawned as he watched his sleeping wife. It has been over two weeks since they reconciled, and he still felt like he was floating on cloud nine due to the lightness he felt in his heart.He planted a kiss on the top of her head before deciding to get up. It was already nine in the morning, and he needed to cook breakfast for both of them. He firmly instructed Salome that he would be the one to prepare their morning meal, especially on days when he didn’t have to work.He just shook his head and couldn’t help but smile as he remembered why they went to bed so late last night. The reason they stayed up and why he still feels tired.Honestly, he couldn’t fully understand himself either. He’s been insatiable in bed these past few days, even more than he already was. Perhaps he just wants to ensure that Sabrina gets pregnant.As he descended, he caught some of the household staff busy cleaning the living room. Salome greeted him with a smile and said, “Good morning, Sir Tyler.”“Good
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Capturing Cinderella (English Version) Epilogue
TYLER woke up to the sound of his wife’s loud scream. He jolted out of bed and quickly searched for Sabrina with his eyes. He saw her lying on the floor, clutching her belly and wincing in pain. He rushed to her side immediately.“Wifey, what happened? What’s hurting?” he asked anxiously. However, his words caught in his throat as he noticed liquid flowing down her legs.“My water broke! I think I’m in labor, hubby!” She held onto his arm tightly. Her nails dug into his skin, but he paid them no mind.Tyler was at a loss for what to do. He had been about to grab their prepared items, but her screams continued to fill the room. He carefully lifted her into his arms and quickly headed out of the room. They had been sleeping in a room on the first floor for ease of access in case she suddenly went into labor.They were met by a startled Salome, who was still wiping her hands, probably from doing the dishes.“What happened? I heard Sabrina scream loudly,” she asked, her eyes moving down t
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SABRINA couldn’t help but laugh when she noticed her husband’s sullen face. Today marks their second wedding anniversary. But it seems like it’s been hit by a stroke of bad luck. “Hey. You have nothing to worry about because we can still celebrate our anniversary tonight.” She cheered him up.Tyler let out a deep sigh before walking over to her and wrapping both of his arms around her waist.“I can’t help it. We are supposed to be celebrating already right at this moment. But suddenly, there was a problem in the company. Why does it have to happen on this day of all days?”She gently stroked his arm. “Let it be. What’s important is that we sort out the issue first. We can celebrate anytime.”He snorted before kneeling down and kissing her stomach.“Baby, just wait for Daddy, okay? Just behave there, alright? Don’t give Mommy a hard time. I love the both of you,” he said to their child.Tears welled up in Sabrina’s eyes. She never imagined that such a day would come. “We love you more
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SABRINA blinked as she looked at herself in the mirror; she had no idea what was happening. It had only been a few minutes since Tyler left earlier, and she was taken aback when David suddenly appeared at the mansion’s door, accompanied by well-known stylists. Some of them she had even worked with before.“Wait. You still haven’t told me who sent you here or what kind of event I will be attending. Why don’t I know anything about it? I haven’t received any invitation,” she wondered aloud to the stylists.At first, she thought that her manager, Josefa, had accepted a project for her without consulting her. But when she called him earlier, he said there were none.“Just wait and see later, mamsh. For now, just sit back and relax,” said the makeup artist in a playful tone.She didn’t speak anymore and just let them continue with their work. When she tried calling her husband, his phone was turned off. So, for now, she will trust David. She’s known the man for a long time, so she knows he’
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TYLER was engrossed in reading the report sent to him by Rodel when, suddenly, his car came to a halt. He was hesitant to send his friend back to work, but he was insistent.He closed his eyes and gently massaged his temples before setting down the tablet he was holding and getting out of the car. The sound of the strong waves greeted his ears from the nearby sea that was right in front of him. Because the sun was still scorching, he accepted the shades handed to him by his assistant and friend, David.“Your ex’s chosen location is pretty nice, huh? Going for the seaside restaurant vibe?” David chuckled humorlessly.Tyler looked at his friend with an expressionless face. While Rodel was quiet during work hours, his assistant David was the opposite—noisy and playful.“Shut up. Why haven’t you found a woman to love yet? So, you won’t be messing with my love life and bothering me,” he retorted, exasperated.David winced. “Man, I’ve seen enough of what you and Rodel went through because o
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SABRINA remained in a daze, trying to comprehend Tyler’s words. Ever since their child disappeared, he has reverted to treating her coldly.But she understood him. What she couldn’t accept was the accusation he made against her a few weeks ago, right after they returned to the mansion from the hospital. He claimed that she deliberately and willingly allowed what happened because she wasn’t ready to have a child.She felt as if her husband had stomped on her heart, shattering it into pieces with the sharpness of his words. He didn’t even consider that it was also her child that they lost. She carried that child within her, even if it was for a short time. Above all else, she too experienced the pain of losing their baby. However, she couldn’t properly grieve because of Tyler’s cold treatment of her.After a few minutes, she finally recovered from her shock. She never imagined that her husband’s actions would lead to such a decision.With a sudden idea forming in her mind, she gently sq
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TYLER raised the beer bottle he was holding before letting out a loud cheer. In the past few weeks, the bar had become like his second home, as he spent more time there than in his mansion.“Cheers!” he said before taking a big gulp from the bottle.“Ty, you’re drunk. We’ll take you home,” his assistant David intervened.“Yeah, that’s right. And Sabrina might be looking for you. It's already late, huh? I’m sure your wife is getting worried,” his secretary, Rodel, said as he tidied up the scattered empty beer bottles from the floor and gathered them on the table.Tyler shook his head and shrugged off David’s hand, who was trying to stop him, before looking at Rodel.“You should go home. Your wife needs you, especially since she just gave birth. You’re supposed to be enjoying your leave. I’m sorry for bothering you,” he insisted, shooing Rodel away.“You didn’t really bother me. Besides, Mayen’s older sibling is at home right now, so she has some company. But my wife would scold me if I
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SABRINA posed gracefully, looking serious as she gazed at the camera. Today will be her final photo shoot before she completely leaves the modeling world. She didn’t want to create any major issues, so she aimed to quietly bid farewell to the world she had grown accustomed to.It had been a week since she and Tyler visited the obstetrician for a check-up. The doctor mentioned that her pregnancy was delicate, but they prescribed her vitamins and medication to support the baby’s development.“That’s it. Now, lay down slightly on the couch with your legs crossed and look in front of the camera with your parted lips. Give us your fierce look,” the photographer instructed.She immediately followed the photographer’s instructions. She carefully made her way and laid her body down slightly on the couch. She was wearing high heels. Despite not wanting to, she didn’t have any other choice. Besides, it was the last one anyway.From the corner of her eyes, she saw the manager attentively watchin
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TYLER let out a frustrated curse when his assistant, David, showed him the pictures on his cellphone. He never thought that a picture of him and Tanya lurking at the bar a month ago would actually leak out.He stood up abruptly and slammed his hand on the table. “Find out who took those photos. Make sure they don’t spread any further,” he demanded, his jaw clenching as he looked at his assistant. “You already know what to do.”David nodded, “Yes, sir.” He excused himself before quickly leaving Tyler’s office.Tyler swiftly organized his things. Even though he hadn’t received a call from Sabrina about her photo shoot, he was determined to go to her immediately. He wouldn’t allow her to see those pictures. He didn’t want anything to upset her during this crucial time for both of them and their unborn child.Tyler practically flew his car to the restaurant where he left Sabrina earlier. When he arrived, he hurriedly went inside and looked for his wife.“Tyler!”He looked back to where th
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SABRINA reached for Tyler’s hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. Her husband was frowning, and she didn’t want to leave him while he was still upset, especially since they had just recently reconciled.“Do you still really need to go to work? I can talk to your manager, even the other companies you’re contracted with. For sure, they’ll understand once they find out that you’re pregnant,” he said with a mixture of irritation and concern in his voice.She released a deep sigh. “I can still handle it, you know. Besides, I plan to finish my other pending commitments while my baby bump isn’t too noticeable yet. Once I’m done with everything, I’ll finally take a break. I’ll also talk to Jose about that later,” she assured him.At that moment, he turned to look at her. “Fine. But please be careful, okay?” He held her hand tightly, as if not wanting to let her go.“I will,” she replied. She leaned in and planted a tender kiss on his lips before finally saying goodbye and getting out of the car.
