Jason showed up again. See you in the next chapter! Thank you!
SarinaI had just come from the restroom, leaving my husband and son with Chase's pediatrician and allowing Maximus to listen to what the good doctor had to say about our son's development. Yes, I’m 100% sure Maximus is indeed the father of my child. I don't think even the most skilled painter could capture his happiness when Aries handed him the results and the paperwork he needed to complete.Just as I arrived at the door of Dr. Jerold’s office, where I was supposed to meet up with my husband and son, a man suddenly approached me. “Hi, Bella, right?” I frowned, trying to remember if I knew him. “Oh, you don’t remember me? Well, I have a pretty ordinary face, so I can’t blame you,” he said, scratching his head. “We bumped into each other while I was jogging, and I think you were on your way to work.”“Oh! Yes, I remember now. What’s your name again?” I asked, embarrassed that I hadn’t remembered his name while he had remembered mine. Although truth be told, Bella isn’t even my real na
MaximusI can’t sit still. I’m happy that Sarina remembers something about us, but why must the timing be so bad? Every time she teases me, she always wins. I know she doesn’t remember anything about that man. Still, I can’t help feeling jealous because even if she doesn’t remember Jason, the fact that he was her first love hasn’t changed or disappeared.When she left our room earlier, I wanted to follow her. I could feel that something wasn’t right, even though she kissed me willingly. After that, our conversation seemed to change. No, I can’t let this go on. I want the cheerful and teasing Sarina, even if she always gets under my skin.She’s in the bathroom, taking a shower. I made sure to get in bed first because she might just fall asleep, and we wouldn’t have the chance to talk. I don’t want the night or day to pass with her feeling upset with me or even holding a simple grudge.I didn’t take my eyes off the bathroom door as if it might disappear. I was waiting for her to come out
SarinaI couldn’t help but laugh at Maximus. So that's why he was so irritated when he saw Jason and me—because Jason is my ex-boyfriend, first love, and childhood sweetheart. On top of that, I also found out that his family is wealthy, but his parents supported me, just as mine were of him.I remember asking my husband if my parents didn’t like him, and he said it didn’t seem that way. He mentioned that my family loves me very much and always supports whatever makes me happy.Maximus had to leave the next day, so Chase and I were just at home. I was glad he had someone to play with—Rocel’s son, who also significantly helps with his development.I was by the poolside, reading while watching Chase and Jerome play. Lisa asked her daughter-in-law, Rocel, for help, so I offered to watch over the kids for a while.We had already hired a nanny for Chase, who was supposed to arrive later, according to Aries. Maximus was heading to his office with Mariano, but I knew they would also discuss Ra
SarinaOur relationship has been good, and I feel at ease with him. I'm also happy, especially as the time for me to give birth to our child approaches. Ralph is very attentive to me, not letting me do anything around the house. Everything would be fine for me, and I wouldn’t have anything to worry about if not for one thing that troubles my mind.According to my credentials, I was born in L.A. and even studied there. But why do I know how to speak Tagalog? I’m not exceptionally smart or gifted because I think my brain is just average. So there’s still a part of me that doubts. I can’t ask Ralph about it because I’m worried he might get upset, so I keep it to myself.I’m very happy, and so is my husband. I feel his care for me, but I also feel his possessiveness. He doesn’t want me to go out alone; I always have to be with him. I don’t mind, but he gets upset even if I’m in the yard and a neighbor passes by to talk to me.He doesn’t confront me, but I can see how he looks at any man wh
SarinaI cried uncontrollably, my sweat, snot, and tears mixing together as I continued to shield Chase with my body, who was also crying non-stop. I felt Ralph kneel before me, so I curled up more tightly to protect our child.I felt his hand on my head, and I braced myself for him to hurt me again. But I was shocked when he gently stroked my head instead and, with tears in his eyes, said, "I’m sorry. I’m really sorry, babe..." I looked up at him, and our eyes met.Regret, sadness, and pity were all there, likely for me and our child. "I’m really sorry; I don’t know what came over me," he continued as he gently lifted my head. I thought he might just be pretending and would suddenly let go of me or slam my head onto the floor. The thought frightened me, and he noticed my fear. "Please, babe, don’t be scared. I’m really sorry. This is not going to happen again."He helped me sit up, and we both turned to look at Chase when he suddenly started crying again. "I’m sorry, my son, if I scar
SarinaThe last I heard about Ralph was that he was in police custody. But now Mariano is here because he suspects that my life as Bella is in danger, and my fake husband might be involved in my disappearance as Sarina. After reminiscing about the moment I regained consciousness, I looked at my son, Chase, who was happily playing with Jerome. I smiled because he had changed so much since we arrived in the Philippines.I am thankful that Maximus, not that beast Ralph, is his real father. It has also been confirmed that the medication I unknowingly took affected Chase’s brain development, but there’s a high possibility that he’ll be fine as long as the treatment and therapy continue.I can’t ask for anything more than for all the chaos in our family to end. For Ralph to be caught so that the threat to my life and Chase’s will finally disappear, and most importantly, for Maximus and his grandmother to be okay, so that my husband, can finally be happy.I asked Maximus how I had disappeared
Sarina“Why is my grandson so handsome?” Grandma Sol asked Chase. She sat beside my son on the couch, happily chatting with him. I watched them together, and even though the old woman was still mad at me, I was happy to see how fond she was of my son.I didn’t expect her to accept our child with Maximus like this, even though Dr. Jerold and my husband assured me she would love him. So even though Grandma Sol’s anger toward me still lingered, I couldn’t stay mad at her. I guess now I’ll just have to understand her better, especially since I know she’s one more person who loves my son.I had texted Maximus about his grandmother’s arrival. He called me, but I canceled it because I didn’t want the old woman to think I was tattling. So, my husband and I ended up texting each other.“Daddy, handsome.” I heard Chase respond, which made Grandma Sol even happier. Her smile was so wide it looked like her face might split.The old woman stayed for lunch at our house and happily fed Chase. Lisa gl
MaximusMariano and I were in my office when I received a text from Sarina saying that my grandmother had arrived. I was extremely worried, afraid of what she might do to my wife. Even though I knew she would adore Chase, I couldn’t help but worry for our child, so I excused myself from my brother, who was still talking and called my wife.But she canceled the call and texted me not to call again, fearing that my grandmother might get angry. So, we ended up texting each other instead.“Hey, we’re talking about something important here,” Mariano complained, frowning.“I know. Grandma is at home, and I’m worried about Sarina,” I said, which made him shake his head.“She still doesn’t want to accept her as your wife?” he asked, and I nodded. “When is she going to respect your feelings?”“Grandma loves me, Mariano.”“Not enough to see you happy with the woman you love.”“She only wants the best for me.”“And she thinks your wife isn’t the best for you.” Mariano had a rebuttal for everythin