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46. Under The Oak Tree
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2025-02-01 21:05:17
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HIDDEN DESIRE 47. A Miracle
“Say something, Sophie,” Albert whispered, his voice rough.“W-what?”“Anything! Distract me!”Sophia felt flustered, torn between feeling flattered and wanting to run away in fear. “I-I don’t know!”If anyone needed a distraction right now, it wasn’t just Albert, it was Sophia too!“Haah…” Albert let out another long sigh. Instead of pulling away, he tightened his embrace around Sophia, leaning down to rest his head against her back.“You smell like a flower garden,” Albert murmured, his eyes tightly shut.Sophia clenched her dress nervously. “That’s because… it’s a new dress,” she replied.Albert chuckled softly. “Hm… no wonder. I like seeing you in this dress.”“Why?”“You always wear black or other dark colors. Seeing you in white for the first time… you look like an angel.”Sophia nearly melted under the weight of his compliment, but she quickly pulled herself together. “Angels are… perfect,” she muttered.“Hm?”“You wanted me to distract you, right? How about we talk about your
Last Updated : 2025-02-01HIDDEN DESIRE 48. In The Mist of Lust (19)
The kiss, which started soft and seemingly innocent, quickly turned passionate and heated.Albert held Sophia’s back and neck firmly, pressing their bodies closer together until no space remained between them.Sophia let out a soft moan as Albert gently bit her lip before capturing her mouth again. Their tongues me, tangling with one another in an intimate dance. The heated sounds of their kisses filled the air, igniting an even deeper fire of passion within Sophia.Slowly, Albert guided Sophia’s body to lie back against the blanket. His lips pressed firmly against hers, and their kiss deepened with growing intensity.Sophia wrapped her arms around Albert’s neck, her fingers tangling in his hair and pulling hard as the overwhelming sensations coursing through her became impossible to resist.Albert pulled back, his gaze, clouded with desire, resting softly on Sophia. His hand toyed with the ribbon tied at her neck.“May I?” Albert asked.Sophia, still breathless, covered her mouth wit
Last Updated : 2025-02-01HIDDEN DESIRE 49. A Picnic
Sophia and Albert returned home, hand in hand. It was already quite late in the afternoon, and after talking for so long and running low on their picnic supplies, they decided it was time to head back. Albert still carried the picnic basket, while Sophia held the blanket she had folded haphazardly, hugging it to her chest.Sophia couldn't bring herself to lift her head, and as they walked, she kept her eyes focused on the tips of her shoes. What had happened today would be something Sophia would never forget, not ever. She would remember it, perhaps even when she became a grandmother someday.The moment they shared today was too... precious. Especially for Sophia. She wished she could replay every second of it in her mind forever, cherishing this happiness at certain moments in the future.It wasn’t the first
Last Updated : 2025-02-02HIDDEN DESIRE 50. Her Siblings
"So, what's your answer?" Albert asked.Sophia stared at him, confused. Which question was Albert referring to?"What?""About my previous question, 'What will you give me as a reward if I draw you?'" Albert replied.Sophia looked stunned. She remembered Albert asking her that earlier, but because of the teasing touches that accompanied his question, she couldn’t focus at all."You... want to draw me?"Albert smiled with a meaningful look.Oh, if only Sophia knew that her husband had many drawings of her face on various sheets of paper."Hm," Albert answered briefly, deciding not to t
Last Updated : 2025-02-02HIDDEN DESIRE 51. Woman in Trouble
Sophia knew that what she was doing right now was a foolish decision. Why was she even bothering to pick up Luke Abraham? Driving around the city, hopping from one bar to another. Attending crowds she despised. Enduring the occasional flirtation from sleazy men.“This is insane,” Sophia groaned inside the taxi that was crawling through the congested streets.'Just one more,' she thought. If she didn’t find the person she was looking for in this next bar, she would go home. Someone else would surely come looking for him later.“Oh, why didn’t I think of that earlier?” Sophia muttered to herself again.Of course, someone would come looking for Luke. After all, he was an Abraham.
Last Updated : 2025-02-03HIDDEN DESIRE 52. Are You Jealous?
The security guard who had been scolded by Daniel earlier returned, now holding a cup of coffee in his hand. It was identical to the one Daniel had dropped before, but with only one cup this time, Daniel hesitated to take it.“What’s wrong, Mr. Mateo?” the security guard asked.Daniel glanced at Sophia, who was still waiting for a taxi, standing not far from where he and the security guard were.“Nothing. Thank you, Dean,” Daniel replied, taking the coffee and walking back toward Sophia. He stood beside her, sipping the coffee with satisfaction.“It seems you’ll have to wait a few more hours to get a taxi. If so, you’ll be home quite late—unless you’re willing to accept my earlier offer,” Daniel said.
Last Updated : 2025-02-03HIDDEN DESIRE 53. Don’t Need A Doctor
When Albert fell silent, he realized that what he felt was indeed jealousy. So what? Sophia was his wife. As her husband, of course, he would feel this way seeing her meeting another man without his knowledge.But something so obvious, how could Sophia not realize it and still ask?Since Albert's pride was too high to admit it, he didn't answer the question. Instead, he turned his gaze out the window. As a substitute, Albert pulled Sophia closer, wrapping his arms tightly around her.That gesture was enough to answer the question lingering in Sophia's mind. She didn’t press further and returned his embrace with equal warmth.***Sophia dreamt about it again. The scorching fire, the suffocating smoke, the searing pain ac
Last Updated : 2025-02-03HIDDEN DESIRE 54. High Fever
Earlier, Sophia had thought Albert’s words about not fainting were ridiculous and overly dramatic.But now, she lay in bed, drifting between consciousness and unconsciousness. She had no idea how her condition had worsened so much. The last thing she remembered was feeling too dizzy after her phone call with Albert, so she lay down and closed her eyes.When she woke up, Albert was already in her room with a female doctor examining her.Sophia couldn’t summon the strength to open her eyes; she could only hear the voices around her. She could detect the worry in Albert’s voice, the occasional concern in Dana’s tone, and the calm, professional explanations of the doctor as she described Sophia’s condition.Truly, Sophia wished she could open he
Last Updated : 2025-02-04
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HIDDEN DESIRE 63. His Apartment
It was as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her. Sophia froze upon hearing Albert’s confession. So all this time, Albert had been cooking and ordering steak for their dinners together because she liked it? Not because he liked it himself?But when had she ever told him that she liked steak?“You don’t like steak?” Albert asked when Sophia remained silent, not uttering a word.“I-I do… like it,” Sophia replied, still in disbelief.Sophia had never given much thought to her favorite food. She liked anything that tasted good. The only thing she truly considered her favorite was tomatoes. As for steak… she wasn’t sure. She ate it because it was delicious.But no
HIDDEN DESIRE 62. Your Favorite
"Why are we here?" Sophia asked in confusion as she watched Albert press the passcode on the door to his apartment unit.Albert said nothing and gestured for her to step inside.Sophia hesitated, staring at the doorway and hallway with a complicated look. This was her first time visiting Albert’s apartment. She had never been interested in coming before. To her, this place was Albert’s private space, a refuge where he could unwind and also… She shook her head, dispelling the negative thoughts from her mind.Finally, she stepped inside.Albert turned on the lights, and the room was instantly bathed in brightness.Sophia glanced around at the interior, which was elegant yet… rather plain. Plain, becaus
HIDDEN DESIRE 61. Honeymoon Plan
"Is Daniel gay?""Sophie—"Sophia gasped. "What if all this time he’s actually been after you, not me? You, Albert!" She covered her mouth in disbelief, while Albert shot her a sharp, cold glare.Sophia then chuckled. "I’m just kidding. I’m sure Daniel wasn’t serious either."Albert smirked faintly. "How can you be so sure?"Sophia tilted her head to the side. What Daniel said earlier might have been true, but she wasn’t entirely sure. "Daniel has been in love before. And, according to Daniel, she was beautiful."Albert initially didn’t want to care, but after hearing his wife’s comment, he turned to face her.
HIDDEN DESIRE 60. Unexpected Invitation
"Sophie! Wow, this is such an unexpected coincidence," Daniel said as he reached Sophia, glancing between her and Albert.Sophia smiled slightly. "Yes, it’s a co—""Then, what’s the point?" Albert suddenly interrupted.Sophia tilted her head, wondering what he meant.Albert then looked at Sophia. "What does it matter if it's just a coincidence? It means nothing. Come on, let’s hurry and buy the ingredients before dinner time passes," Albert said with a scowl.Sophia realized why Albert was acting this way, and quickly responded, "You’re right, we should hurry." But of course, Sophia had no intention of ignoring Daniel entirely."Have you had dinner ye
HIDDEN DESIRE 59. Meeting With Brother
The café was relatively quiet, with only a few customers. When Sophia appeared at the door, a waiter greeted her warmly and invited them in, then led the two of them to a VIP room. Sophia assumed Luke had made a reservation in advance. The café’s interior was luxurious yet classic, and the service rivaled that of a five-star restaurant.When the VIP room door opened, Sophia scanned the room and saw no one else but her brother sitting alone at a table in the center of the space.As their eyes met, Sophia thought she saw a smile on Luke’s lips—or was it just her imagination? Because as soon as Luke's gaze shifted to Albert, his expression turned sour.Sophia and Albert walked toward Luke’s table and took seats across from him.“Y
HIDDEN DESIRE 58. Lunch Together
Albert was seated alone at the meeting table with a neutral expression, food already laid out before him. His female secretary was carefully serving each dish one by one.When the door opened, Albert turned, startled to see Sophia standing there. Rising from his seat, he quickly walked over to her."Sophie, I didn’t know you were coming," Albert said, still surprised to find his wife before him. His gaze fell on the square-shaped bag Sophia was clutching tightly to her chest.“What’s that?” Albert asked, looking at Sophia, who had yet to say a word.Sophia had initially felt a twinge of disappointment upon seeing Albert already about to eat lunch, especially with his secretary personally serving him. And that secretary, whom Sophia wasn’t pa
HIDDEN DESIRE 57. New Editor
It had been a while since Sophia had gone outside. She was slightly surprised by the number of people bustling about on the streets. But as usual, Sophia managed to feign indifference, acting as if she wasn’t bothered in the slightest.When she entered the café, however, several pairs of eyes immediately turned toward her.The café, recommended by her new editor, was well-known among the socialite crowd. Sophia could already predict that some of them might recognize her, either as the haughty youngest daughter of Abraham or as the foolish wife of Albert Raymond.Whichever it was, Sophia steeled herself to remain indifferent. Without hesitation, she headed straight for the VIP room her editor had reserved.The room was quiet, with only three tables occ
HIDDEN DESIRE 56. A Call From Another Man
“Oh!” Sophia widened her eyes. She hadn’t expected Albert to say that.‘…my wife.’ Sophia repeated the words over and over in her head, smiling foolishly.“Consider it payback for what you did back then,” Albert said.He was referring to the time when Sophia had taken care of him while he was sick.“Hm, alright. Fair enough,” Sophia replied, giving in, even though she still felt a bit uneasy.They spent the rest of their time together in the room. Albert focused on his work, while Sophia sat beside him, wrapped in a blanket, leisurely reading a book.“I have a meeting
HIDDEN DESIRE 55. My Wife Health’s Matter
“What time is it?” Sophia asked.“Ten,” Albert replied.“Evening?!” Sophia asked in disbelief. “So I’ve been sleeping that long,” she muttered to herself.Albert gave her a flat smile. “I don’t think you were sleeping at all. The truth is, you passed out for nearly the entire day.”Sophia waved her hand dismissively. “I didn’t pass out. You can’t tell the difference between sleeping and fainting, can you?” She still didn’t realize how bad her condition was this time. Usually, when she had a fever, Sophia never fainted like that.Albert looked at her incredulously.“I already
