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Maximus' POV:"Hey man, I didn't know you were married!" remarked my friend, Luke Ramos, grinning and even looking at Sarina.It made me uneasy because I knew how smooth he could be with women.Compared to me, Luke was worse—willing to backstab a friend.Although his relationships with the women he was involved with were never serious, it still wasn't right for him to flirt with someone I was involved with."Yes, she's my wife, so behave yourself," I said, giving him a pointed look, hoping he'd get the message.I would never tolerate him making a move on the only woman I loved."Hey, hey, enough of that," Allan interjected before glancing at me and Sarina. "Luke knows his limitations, right, buddy?"I nodded and gently squeezed Sarina's hand to ease any awkwardness.Maybe I'd made a mistake with what I had her wear, though. Even though she was flat-chested, the shape of her body was still visible.Quickly, I slipped off my coat and draped it over her."You're so protective,
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Maximus' POV:Allan, with his hand on the woman beside him, chimed in, "We already told you that you're no longer needed here.""Hey, Max isn't the only man here," Shirley retorted.I clearly saw Sarina rolling her eyes. It was obvious that all of us already had partners."Then go find someone who doesn't have anyone to accompany him," Andrei said."Hey, bitch, get out of here," Shirley snapped at the woman beside Luke."What?" the woman asked, surprised."Shut the fuck up, Shirley!" Luke shouted at her.Of all the things he hated, nothing got to him more than when someone messed with anything or anyone he considered his."What, you're choosing her over me?" Shirley asked, her tone flirtatious."I will never choose you, bitch," Luke retorted.Luke had a sharp tongue. He'd say whatever came to his mind, no matter who it offended."Staring hard at the bitch?" Sarina asked softly."What? No!" I quickly replied, which made her raise an eyebrow."Defensive," she remarked."St
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Sarina's POV:I no longer knew what I felt for Maximus. I had completely fallen for him.I never expected that, after the passionate moments we shared, I would come to like him this much.There was nothing wrong with falling for him—he was my husband, after all. It was only natural that he should be the one I wanted, and no one else.But what I couldn't understand was why these feelings surfaced only after we began living together as husband and wife.Shouldn't it have happened the first time I met him?Wait, was I thinking about love at first sight?Ugh! I hadn't even felt that way about Jason.My love for my ex came naturally. I'd known him since I was young. We became friends, and over time, I grew to love him intimately.But now, it was Maximus.I knew I shouldn't invest all my feelings in him because I understood there were limits to our relationship.Still, the happiness I felt—especially after he introduced me to his friends—made it hard not to hope.Shirley's arriva
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Sarina's POV:I felt a man's hand slide from my waist down to my thigh, and I struggled, especially when he suddenly laughed loudly. "She doesn't have her underwear!"The men laughed, and things escalated quickly as everyone began to grope me.I kept fighting back, even managing to slap the man who first grabbed me.He was probably hurt, because his angry eyes met mine just before he slapped me with full force.My face turned red, and it stung even more after I was slapped by Maximus' grandmother.The man sneered, holding my chin in a tight grip. "No one hurts me, bitch!"His fingers dug in painfully, and I couldn't help but cry.Two men held my hands on either side, while another stood behind me, and I faced a man who looked like a demon."Ow!" I screamed as another man yanked at the coat Maximus had been wearing.Fear surged through me, and my tears flowed freely.Just as he was about to rip my clothes off completely, someone spoke up. "What's going on here?"We all turne
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Maximus' POV:"Wifey, please talk to me..." I said, laying Sarina on the bed after we arrived at our hotel room.I noticed she seemed frightened, which wasn't normal for her.I had already given instructions to my friends, and I was confident they knew what to do, no matter what they might discover."Let's just rest," she said quietly."I don't want you to be like this, wifey. I want you loud, angry, always teasing me. Please, wifey, talk to me. Did that man do something to you?" I pressed."Huh? No, he didn't. He actually saved me.""Saved you? From what?" I asked, confused.Before she could answer, my phone rang.I quickly picked it up and answered, never taking my eyes off her as she lay on the bed."Man, Ronald saved your wife from being harassed," Allan said. "I've already informed Mariano Wick about it.""Thank you, man," I replied."I'll send you the footage.""Okay." After we ended the call, I received the footage Allan had mentioned.I glanced at Sarina and notic
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Maximus' POV:Sarina and I had fallen asleep just holding each other.When I woke up the next morning, she was still asleep, so I got up quietly.We hadn't bothered changing clothes the night before, so I headed to the bathroom for a shower.I figured my wife would sleep late again, just like before, so I ordered breakfast in advance, ensuring it would be ready when she woke up.I was already dressed and had called room service, so I decided to wake Sarina. "Have you been awake long?" she asked, still groggy."Not really." I wanted to kiss her but wasn't sure if it was okay.It was not because she hadn't brushed her teeth yet, as she'd complained about before, but because of what she had gone through the night before. "Does this still hurt?" I asked.As she sat up on the bed, I sat beside her, gently touching her cheek, which was slightly bruised."Not too much," she replied softly, though I could hear her clearly. "It really doesn't hurt that much anymore."Perhaps she n
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Sarina's POV:Three days had passed since I woke up feeling so ugly—only for Maximus to suddenly confess his love for me.Honestly, I still couldn't believe it. My mind had been elsewhere at the time, and I never expected those words from him.I hadn't even rinsed my mouth or cleaned up from the previous night—I felt so gross at that moment. That pervert didn't even pick a good time or wait until I was prepared."What are you thinking about again, wifey?" Maximus' voice interrupted my thoughts.We were in the car on our way to a shopping center in Las Islas because he said he wanted to indulge me today."Nothing, don't mind me.""Wifey, can't you answer my questions properly?" he said, sulking a bit, his lips slightly pouted. He looked even more handsome that way."But there really isn't anything," I insisted, but he was persistent, refusing to believe me."Are you sure?" he pressed.I smiled and nodded.He smiled back, then pulled me closer, wrapping one arm around me while
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Sarina's POV:We continued eating, and I found myself enjoying the meal more, especially when I noticed that Maximus had started talking again, despite still seeming a bit sulky.I shrugged it off—he wouldn't tell me the reason for his mood anyway.We were almost done eating when someone approached us. "Hi, fancy meeting you here, Sarina."I was startled to see Ronald but quickly smiled and greeted him back."Hi, Ronald." I stood up and looked at Maximus, pointing to him. "This is Maximus, my husband.""Yeah, I met him that night, too," he replied.I nodded and smiled. I didn't think much of it at first, but remembering how he saved me that night, I felt compelled to thank him again."Anyway, thank you again for helping me out. If it weren't for you, I don't know what—"I couldn't finish my sentence because Maximus stood up and said, "Sit down, wifey. You don't need to stand."He then looked at Ronald.I wondered why Maximus' demeanor seemed off toward the man, even though h
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Sarina's POV:The last I heard about Ralph was that the police were holding him in custody.Now, Mariano was here because he believed my life as Bella might be in danger and that my fake husband could be involved in my disappearance as Sarina.As I recalled the memories of my awakening, I looked at Chase, happily playing with Jerome.I smiled, noticing how much he had changed since we arrived in Pearlisia.I was grateful that Maximus, not that beast Ralph, turned out to be Chase's real father. It was also confirmed that the medicine I had unknowingly taken had affected Chase's brain development.Fortunately, as long as he continued his medication and therapy, there was a good chance he would develop normally.I wished for nothing more than the end of this family chaos. I wanted Ralph caught and imprisoned, so he could no longer threaten me or Chase.Most of all, I wanted Maximus' grandmother to find peace with us, so Maximus, my true husband, could finally be happy.I once ask
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Sarina's POV:I cried nonstop, sweat, snot, and tears streaming down my face as I shielded Chase with my body. He cried too.I felt Ralph kneel before me, so I curled in tighter to protect our child.I felt his hand on my head and braced for more abuse.To my surprise, he stroked my hair instead and, through his tears, said, "I'm sorry. I'm really sorry, babe…"I looked up at him, and our eyes met.I saw remorse, sadness, and pity—maybe for me and our child."I'm really sorry. I don't know what came over me…" He continued, gently lifting my head.I feared he was pretending, that he would suddenly let go or slam my head onto the floor.The thought frightened me, and he noticed it."Please, babe, don't be scared. I'm sorry. This won't happen again," he said.He helped me sit up, and we both turned to look at Chase when he started crying again."I'm sorry, my son, if I scared you," he said, then picked him up.After that, he helped me stand and practically carried me to our b
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Sarina's POV:Our life together was going well, and I had grown comfortable with him. I was happy, especially as the time to give birth approached.Ralph took such thorough care of me that he wouldn't let me do anything around the house.Everything would have been perfect, and I wouldn't have worried about a thing, if not for one nagging issue.According to my credentials, I was born in Los Burnham and had even studied there.But if that were true, why did I know how to speak Pearlisian?I didn't consider myself particularly smart or gifted—I believed my abilities were quite ordinary. Because of this, part of me doubted my past.Naturally, I didn't dare ask Ralph about it, afraid he might get upset, so I kept it to myself.I was content, and so was Ralph. He cared for me deeply, though I also sensed his possessiveness. He didn't allow me to go out on my own. I always had to be with him.I didn't really mind, but even when I stayed in the yard and talked to a passing neighbor,
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Sarina's POV:I laughed at Maximus. It became clear why he had been so irritated when he saw me with Jason—it was because Jason had been my ex-boyfriend, first love, and childhood sweetheart.I also learned that Jason's family was wealthy, but his parents approved of me, just as my parents had approved of him.I remembered asking Maximus whether my parents disliked him. He had said they probably didn't, adding that they loved me deeply and would always support whatever made me happy.-The next day, Maximus had to leave, so it was just me and Chase at home.I was happy he had someone to play with, Jerome, who had helped a lot in his development.I sat by the poolside, reading while keeping an eye on Chase and Jerome as they played. Lisa had asked her daughter-in-law, Rachel, for help, so I offered to look after the children myself.We had also hired a nanny for Chase, who was supposed to arrive later, according to Aries.Maximus had gone with Mariano to his office, though I kn
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Sarina's POV:I had just returned from the restroom, leaving Maximus and our son with Chase's pediatrician to hear the doctor's update on our child's development. Now, I was completely certain—Maximus was Chase's father.The joy on his face when Aries handed him the results and some paperwork to complete was beyond what even the greatest artist could capture.As I approached Gerald's office to meet my husband and son, a man suddenly approached me."Hi, Bella, right?" he said.I frowned, trying to recall if I knew him."Oh, you don't remember me? I have a pretty ordinary face, so I can't blame you," he added, scratching the back of his head. "We bumped into each other once when I was out jogging. I think you were on your way to work.""Ah, yes, I remember you now. What was your name again?" I asked, feeling embarrassed for not recalling his name when he clearly remembered mine. Though, 'Bella' hadn't really been my true name."Jason. Jason Castro," he replied."What brought
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Maximus' POV:It was a relief Mariano was here. I felt nervous and scared for my wife and child.I immediately called Aries to inform him I couldn't make it to the office for now. If anything urgent came up, I asked him to send it to the condo.I didn't want to leave my wife and son alone, especially with only Lisa there to look after them. If something happened, they wouldn't be able to do much.I also asked Aries to check the hospital's security footage for the man Sarina had mentioned, but he couldn't track him further after leaving his spot.As Mariano wanted, we finally told Sarina everything about Ralph, the man she had once believed was her husband.She was deeply shocked and terrified when Mariano showed her photos of the real wife of that criminal, whose body had been found.The real Bella Drinx's body had been discovered in their backyard in Las Islas. Mariano had never stopped searching for answers regarding Sarina's disappearance, always on the lookout for cases invo
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Bella's POV:Mariano joined us back at the condo, and from my observations, it seemed he had something he wanted to discuss—something I couldn't quite figure out.Lisa greeted us. She had become a temporary nanny for Chase, which meant she hadn't been going home.When we moved into the new house Maximus had built, she and her husband would live with us, according to Maximus' wishes."Come on, Mr. Chase. Let's change your clothes," Lisa said, taking Chase from me.My child understood Pearlisian because I spoke it to him whenever the shameless Ralph Drinx wasn’t around—a man who was neither my real husband nor Chase’s father.I headed straight to our bedroom to change into something more comfortable, then rejoined them.Both men sat across from each other on the couch, and I naturally sat beside my husband."Were you discussing something important?" I asked, not taking my eyes off Maximus.I didn't want him to hide anything from me, especially if it involved me or our son."We
