Chapter One Hundred Sixty-Six: Cheaters Samantha’s POVWe have a one-day exam today, and I’m feeling a little nervous, even though I really did my best to study. Diego has been helping me a lot, teaching me the parts of the lessons I don’t fully understand. He’s actually a great teacher.“What about this? Something here is confusing me,” I asked him as we reviewed a particular topic. He chuckled. We were sitting in one chair, with me on his lap, while he patiently explained everything.“That’s easy. This part is different from the other, look—” he said, showing me the distinction. I couldn’t help but smile. I’m so lucky to have a husband, partner, and teacher all in one.“I knew it,” I said, feeling more confident. He hugged me from behind.“Just remember this,” he started, explaining the techniques as I carefully listened to him.“Good luck on your exam. I know you can pass all your subjects,” he said before kissing me on the lips.“Why are you smiling by yourself?” Jane suddenly ap
Chapter One Hundred Sixty-Seven: Age Gap Samantha’s POVAfter the exam, we already knew the result. We all passed except for Tiffany and her friends. Because of what they did, they need to retake all the exams with different questions. Ms. Caroline told them she wouldn't be providing answer sheets for their exams. They are also suspended for two weeks.They need to help the janitors in the school clean the surroundings, even the comfort rooms. They are required to take documentation while doing it.“Catch it!” Jana shouted as the ball was falling in my direction. I extended my hand.“Go, Sam!” Windy cheered as the ball landed in my hand.We’re actually playing right now. After I hit the ball, I stepped out and rested on the sand, watching them.“Here.” Diego handed me a towel and some water. I smiled at him as he sat beside me.“Why don’t you continue playing?” he asked. I shook my head and drank the water.“I can't. I’m tired,” I told him. His forehead creased.“You’ve only been pla
Chapter One Hundred Sixty-Eight: Second Time Around Samantha’s POVI was busy on my laptop when someone knocked on the door. I thought it was Diego, but when I opened it, it was actually Jane.“What is it?” I asked her. She handed me a paper bag while smiling.“You should wear that. We’re dressing up tonight. We’ll eat outside,” she said. I looked at her, confused.“Why? Are we going somewhere far from here?” I asked. She shook her head.“Nope, somewhere nearby,” she replied. I sighed and nodded before closing the door.“Where is Oldie? I’ve been looking for him for hours. I’m already losing my temper. I’ve called him, but he’s not picking up. Where did he go? Did he find a Georgia lady and follow her around? He told me he was just going to talk to the owner of this hotel, but it’s been over an hour, and he still hasn’t come back. Or maybe he went somewhere I don’t know about. That Oldie!”I took out the contents of the bag and found a dress.“A red dress?” I mumbled. “What am I supp
Chapter One Hundred Sixty-Nine: Always Put You FirstSamantha’s POV“Yes, I will marry you for the second time,” I answered. Diego smiled and slipped the ring onto my finger before pulling me into a tight hug, as everyone around us applauded.Before, I was the one who forced him into marriage, to act like my husband, to be sweet to me. But now, he's doing it all on his own, without me asking. The man standing in front of me will be my partner in life, and this time, without pretense. I will be his wife, truly, and for eternity.“Congratulations!” everyone cheered as Diego’s arm wrapped around my waist.“Congrats, baby,” my dad said, pulling me into a warm hug. I hugged him back tightly, missing him more than words could express.“I’m so happy to see you smiling,” my mom added as she hugged me too. I still couldn’t believe they were here.“Thank you, Mom, Dad. I thought you guys wouldn’t make it,” I said.They both chuckled. “Of course we would. This night is all about you. Diego told
Chapter One Hundred Seventy: Grateful Samantha’s POVThings have moved so fast, and I’m so happy that our relationship is stronger than ever.I’m also grateful to have these three gorgeous girls beside me right now. We are here in their room because Diego went to meet an important client. He told me he would be back before lunch, and I didn’t argue with that. After everything I’ve learned, I don’t want to make things hard for him anymore.He has sacrificed so much for me, and now it’s my turn to do the same. I also want him to focus on his business—they need him at the company.“Guess we’ll be heading back tomorrow. Vacation’s over,” Jane said, laughing. She’s right. We’ve spent our days here at this hotel enjoying our break.“I still want to stay here,” Anna pouted. Windy laughed at her, and I smiled, watching them tease each other.I’m so happy to have them—such great and true friends. I’ll always be thankful that they were with me when I needed them. They’ve always defended me whe
Chapter One Hundred Seventy-One: Marry Her AgainDiego’s POVI proposed to Samantha. In fact, her mom and dad already knew that I was planning to marry her again—a real wedding this time.I want her to experience a proper wedding. We’ve been married before, but this time, I want it to be different. I know I realized a little too late that I love her, but I’m determined to make things right.Her parents were surprised when I asked for their permission to marry Samantha again. I told them everything—how we ended up together, all the circumstances. They were shocked by it all. They wanted to talk to Samantha that day, but I asked them not to.“I never expected her to do something like that,” Mrs. Henderson said. Mr. Philip held her hand, trying to calm her down. I admit, Mrs. Henderson can be strict, but I can see that she genuinely loves Samantha.“What’s your plan now?” Mr. Henderson asked after learning about the contract that had ended last month.“Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, I want to m
Chapter One Hundred Seventy-Two: Concern Samantha's POVI woke up early in the morning to find Diego cooking breakfast. I actually have class today."Good morning," I said, hugging him from behind while he was busy cooking. He stopped what he was doing and turned around to look at me, a smile on his face."Good morning, baby," he uttered, lifting me and placing me on the table. I chuckled at his playful move. He kissed me on the forehead, then down to my nose and lips. I giggled as his kisses trailed down my neck."Diego," I tried to stop him, but he kept kissing me. His hands were also wandering, teasing my breasts."Hmm," I heard him moan."You're cooking, remember?" I reminded him. He stopped and pouted. I messed up his hair while chuckling."You're tempting me with that look," he said, his voice husky. I looked at him, confused. I had no idea what he was talking about."What? I'm only wearing your shirt," I told him, raising an eyebrow. Instead of answering, he leaned in and kiss
Chapter One Hundred Seventy-Three: BusySamantha's POVWe were busy talking with each other when Ms. Caroline entered the room. Her gaze went to the back, and we all quickly returned to our seats."Ms. Tiffany and her group!" she suddenly shouted. Her voice echoed through the room as everyone went silent."What did I tell the four of you?! We had a deal! You’re supposed to help the janitors and cleaners as punishment for what you did during the exams! So, what are you doing here?!" she yelled. It was already the end of the first class.According to their punishment, they were supposed to be here early in the morning to help clean the surroundings. They were also supposed to assist in the afternoon and before going home. We hadn’t seen them do anything earlier, though. They were just here, talking like they hadn't done anything wrong in the past two weeks.Everyone looked at them, including me. Ms. Caroline’s gaze shifted to me, and she furrowed her eyebrows."We forgot about it," Isab
Epilogue Diego's POV I smiled while staring at my wife. She's really gorgeous. It's funny how I ended up with her—this silly girl who brought color to my life. The girl who is always irritating me, messing with me. I love her so much. I love her more than myself. I'm willing to give everything for her. I knew from the very beginning that she was just playing, the way she teased me, stared at me, and forced me to do things. How she tried to seduce me was just part of the contract. I remember how she forced me to marry her at the park. I thought she was just having fun that day, but I was wrong. She's the only woman who has ever done all those things to me. As the days passed, I started to fall for her silliness. I acted like I didn’t care, but the truth was, I was slowly falling for her. That day when we went abroad for our honeymoon, I enjoyed her company. She was so sweet and cheerful, full of energy in a way not many people are. I couldn't help but smile as she forced m
Finale Samantha's POV The sound of gunfire echoed through the old buildings. Everyone became alert. I started to feel nervous. "Get all the guns that we have!" Mr. Wedge shouted to his allies. Leo began distributing the guns to the others. "Watch her," Mr. Wedge said, glancing at me. Tiffany grabbed the gun that Mr. Wedge handed to her. She pointed it at me while the war outside the building raged on. "Please, just let me go," I pleaded with Tiffany, but she didn’t listen. "Shut up! This is all because of you!" she snapped, pointing the gun directly at me. I shook my head in denial. "Remove the leash from her hands and feet, Windy," Tiffany ordered. Windy immediately did as she was told. "Get that knife and point it at her neck!" she added, and Windy obeyed. I looked at Windy, and I could see she was just being forced to do it. "No, please, Windy. I'm begging you," I said, crying. "You want to beg? Then kneel!" Tiffany screamed at me. "Get the guns! The police are here!" I h
Chapter Two Hundred Four: Kidnapped Samantha's POV I breathe heavily, panic tightening around me. Something covers my head, making it hard to see or breathe. Fear grips me as I realize my hands and feet are tied to a chair. "Help!" I scream, struggling to move. A voice, familiar but chilling, responds. "She's awake." It's Leo. I know it's him. "Where am I? Let me go, Leo!" I shout, my voice cracking from fear. "Remove her blindfold," a monotone voice commands. My heart skips a beat. It’s Mr. Wedge. They pull off whatever was covering my head, and though my vision is blurry, I see Leo holding a gun, talking to Tiffany. I blink, trying to make sense of the situation. “The princess is awake,” Tiffany says as she walks toward me, gripping my chin. I glare at her, trying to mask my terror. I’m not just scared for myself but for the baby growing inside me. "Why am I here?" I ask, trying to stay calm. She laughs coldly, mocking me, and my gaze shifts to Mr. Wedge, who’s watc
Chapter Two Hundred Three: Stay Alert Samantha's POV We’re at Diego’s office, and I’m surprised to see my brother, Louis, here, along with his wife, Leilani, and their daughter, Anya. Mrs. Bianca is also here, and everyone is drinking and eating. Diego is sitting beside me, holding my hand. We’re celebrating my pregnancy, and I have no idea what made Diego invite everyone over so suddenly. “Congratulations to both of you,” Mrs. Bianca says, raising her glass. Ray and Elisha are also here, joining in the celebration. “Thank you,” I smile, feeling a bit overwhelmed. Anya is happily playing with the new toy Diego bought her. “Congratulations, sis, and to you too, Diego,” Louis says, giving me a tight hug. “I’m so happy for you,” Leilani adds, embracing me warmly, and then congratulates Diego as well. “Congrats, Sam,” Elisha says, hugging me before giggling. “Congratulations, Sam,” Ray joins in, and as he hugs me, I can’t help but sniff him, then glare at him playfully.
Chapter Two Hundred Two: Happiness Samantha's POV We were busy with our work at the library. Anna and Jane sat with me, but all I could focus on was eating. It seemed like that’s all my body wanted these days. "Sam, no offense, but you've been eating the same thing every day. We’ve noticed," Anna commented, making me pause mid-bite and glance at the food in my hand. She was right, but I couldn’t help it. "And you're not even gaining weight. That's the strange part," Jane added. "Do you think it's a problem? I just can’t stop," I said, leaning back in my chair. Technically, eating wasn’t allowed in the library, but I couldn’t resist. "I thought you hated those foods? Remember when we tried to get you to eat strawberries? You wouldn’t even touch them," Anna said. I remembered that. But people change. "Girl, stand up for a second," Jane said suddenly. I stood, confused. "Face the wall." I bit my bottom lip, feeling their eyes on me. "Damn," Jane muttered. I sat back
Chapter Two Hundred One: Pregnant Diego's POV Damn it! That old man is really pushing my buttons. Luckily, I got there on time, or else he would have hurt Samantha. I know he already has an idea of what we are up to. Even though he tried to hide it, I could see how furious he was. Samantha still hasn’t spoken to me since then. I regret shouting at her. I got carried away by my emotions. I hated the way Mr. Wedge looked at her, especially when his gaze shifted down to her belly. He seems to know something. Yes, Samantha is pregnant. That's why I don’t want to stress her out. I’ve been planning to tell her about what’s going on, but I hesitate when I see her acting differently. I know she’s pregnant, and I know she’s confused too. "But Mom and Dad never mentioned that to me! Damn that Wedge," Louis said. We’re in my office right now. He flew in as soon as he found out what was happening. He and his family are staying at Mr. and Mrs. Henderson’s house for the time being. H
Chapter Two Hundred: Won't Let Anyone Hurt You Samatha's POV He was about to slap him when I shouted. It made them both look at me. Jane tried to hold my hand, but I continued walking towards them. "And who do you think you are to shout at me like that?" he yelled at me. I glared at him. He was wearing a decent suit, but he couldn't even act in a decent way. "Sam," Anna said as she held my hand. But my gaze was fixed on Windy. She had bruises on her hand. "I don't care who you are!" I snapped at him. He let go of Windy, who shook her head at me. He chuckled sarcastically while looking at me. "I think I already know you," he said, walking closer. I took a step back. "Call him," I heard Jane tell Anna. She was now frantically searching for her phone in her bag. "How could you hurt someone like her?" I asked him. He stopped in his tracks and looked at Windy, who immediately lowered her head. "That's none of your business, Mrs. Presley," he said, which shocked me. "How
Chapter One Hundred Ninety-Nine: Stop Samantha's POV I looked at the calendar, my forehead knotted, while Diego was busy on his laptop. We were actually in his office right now with Elisha, Ray, Harold, and Jana. “That’s not what actually happened,” Jana said, glaring at Harold. They had been arguing for a while. “Then tell me,” Harold said. I held my head as I started to feel a bit dizzy. “Are you alright?” Diego asked, standing up and carefully guiding me to sit on the couch. “I'm just dizzy, but I’m fine,” I smiled at him, noticing the others looking at me. “What’s the matter?” I asked them. They quickly returned to what they were doing. “Just sit there,” Diego said as he went to the table to get me a glass of water. He handed it to me, and I drank it. “Feeling better now?” he asked. I nodded my head. They went back to their discussion. I still didn’t know why he asked me to be here. I had t
Chapter One Hundred Ninety-Eight: Sad Thoughts Samantha's POV Windy is definitely being duped by Tiffany. I can't believe it. “We have to talk,” I said, holding her hand and making her look at me. She stopped walking. “What's the matter?” I asked her. She suddenly removed my hand and looked at me. “There's nothing to talk about,” she said with expressionless eyes. I sighed and furrowed my brow. “No, we have to talk, Windy. What happened to you? You weren't like this before. Is it because Tiffany is the one paying for your tuition? Is that why you are avoiding us? Did she threaten you?” I asked. She just looked at me. “I don't have to explain myself to you, Samantha. We're over,” she uttered. I shook my head, biting my lower lip to stop myself from crying. She’s my friend; we have so many memories together. “No, we're not. We promised to stay with each other. We promised that, Windy. How could you say such thing