Chapter 31“Thank you for the delicious coffee,” I said to them.“Not at all,” replied the person who gave me the coffee.I helped them chop the ingredients for our meal this morning. Before long, it was done, and Manang started cooking. After that, I assisted them in setting the table. Soon enough, Dad, Mom, and Angie came downstairs.“Good morning, Mom, Dad, and baby Angie!” I greeted them.“Good morning too, Mommy!” Angie replied to me. I immediately picked her up and kissed her on the cheek.“You’re up early, aren’t you? Do you have plans?” Mom asked me.“Oh, yes! Dad, can I return the management of your company to you? I have a photoshoot this afternoon, and this morning I’m going to the hospital to take care of Roland’s wife,” I said in detail.“Of course, dear!” Dad replied.“Thanks, Dad!” I said.We started eating, and after a while, I quickly finished my meal. I excused myself so we could leave the mansion early.“Bye, Mommy! Take care!” Angie said to me.“Bye bye, baby! Be a
Chapter 32Mr. Rodriguez apologized profusely for not recognizing me right away. He stood up from his chair and opened the door."Thank you," I said."You're welcome, Ms. Suarez. I'm so sorry I didn't recognize you," he said, and I nodded in response.As I entered, I was greeted by the person I had come to see. "Please, come in, Ms. Suarez!" Mr. Rodriguez said. I turned to the young woman with me and said, "I apologize if my desk is messy, I've been going over some papers.""It's okay, Mr. Rodriguez!" I replied. "I should be the one apologizing for interrupting you," I added."If you don't mind, I'd like to know what brings you here, Ms. Suarez?" he asked.I glanced at my companion, who was quietly listening to our conversation. "I came here personally to ask you a favor," I said."What is it?" he asked."This woman with me needs a good doctor for her father, who is in need of treatment. Don't worry about the expenses, I'll take care of everything," I said."Of course, Ms. Suarez!" he
Chapter 33Andrew's POV"What's going on with you, you little brat?" my mother snapped as I got out of my car. My head was still pounding from the alcohol I’d consumed the night before, resulting in a late arrival home.I ignored her and walked towards the mansion."Are you still angry with me? That's why you don't want to come home to the mansion, Andrew?" my mother asked, making me stop and face her."I'm tired, Mom. I just want to rest," I said calmly."That's what you always say when I ask you. You always use that as an excuse. You don't even consider me your mother anymore!" she said angrily, but I ignored her. I turned and walked back towards the stairs. I was only three steps up when I received a text message from the person I hired to follow Rhian.Upon reading the message, I immediately turned back, causing my mother to scold me again."And where are you going? You just got here, and you're leaving already?" Mom asked, but I continued walking. "I'm talking to you, Andrew! Don
Chapter 34I didn't realize I was standing there, watching the two women chase each other and laugh, until I saw them leave the beach. I quickly turned around and hurried to blend in with the crowd.'Shit, what are you doing, Andrew? You almost got caught!' I berated myself, feeling like a wanted criminal on the run.A few moments later, I heard Rhian saying goodbye to her colleagues. I swiftly left my hiding spot and headed towards my car. Moments later, I saw her walking towards the exit. I started my car and drove slowly until I was out of the beach resort's parking area.I saw her on the phone, and then she got into a cab. I followed her to make sure she got home safely. As I drove, I noticed she wasn't taking the usual route to her place. She stopped at a mall, so I quickly searched for a parking spot.Once I found one, I parked and got out, heading towards the entrance to follow Rhian.But I cursed under my breath when I couldn't find her. I decided to search the different depar
Chapter 35"Hello!" I said on the line."Son, go home early because I have something important to tell you!" Mom's voice, laced with urgency, filled my ear."Tomorrow, because I have something important to attend to," I replied, my voice flat and devoid of emotion."Is that more important than what I have to say?" she challenged, her tone sharp with annoyance. I knew I couldn't avoid this conversation, but I was desperate to keep my focus on Rhian."Yes! So you can just tell me tomorrow. I'm leaving now."I hung up, my eyes glued to Rhian as she pushed a cart overflowing with purchases towards the exit. My heart ached with a mixture of longing and dread.I found myself getting into my car, but I didn’t start the engine right away. I watched as Rhian hailed a taxi, her face illuminated by the warm glow of the setting sun. The moment she disappeared from view, I slammed my foot on the gas, my mind consumed by a single thought: I had to know where she was going.My instincts led me to t
Chapter 36I didn't know where the old man had come from, but his words brought clarity to my thoughts and lightened my heart. I quickly got into my car and drove back the way I came.I glanced at my watch and realized it was almost 11 PM. I decided to head straight to the mansion, avoiding alcohol for the night so I could come up with a solid plan to win Rhian back and make us whole again as a couple. For now, I needed to go home to rest my mind and body.As I drove, I couldn't help but wonder where I had ended up. It seemed far from the city. Eventually, I spotted a store and stopped to ask for directions."Good evening, Aunt!" I greeted the store owner, who turned to me with a smile."Good evening to you too, Iho! You don’t seem to be from around here?" he replied."Ah, yes! I think I got lost. I just wanted to ask what place this is," I inquired."Ah, you're in Santa Clara, boy, in Bulacan," he answered."Is that so? Aunt, could you tell me how to get to the highway?" I asked.He
Chapter 37A few moments later, Aunt came down with a helper."It's done, son!" she said to me. "Go to sleep so you can rest," she added."Thank you both, Aunt!" I said to her."You're welcome, son!" After she said that, I immediately went to my room. I just sighed at what my mother did.To get rid of the headache, I immediately went to the bathroom and took a bath to soothe my irritation with what my mother did.After taking a bath, I immediately got dressed and dried my hair with the towel I used to wipe my wet body. When it was dry, I immediately lay down and closed my eyes.I woke up suddenly when the sunlight hit my face, so I opened my eyes and realized that I woke up late, so I immediately got up and rolled towards the headboard of the bed and immediately looked at the wall clock to see what time it was."It's already ten (10) am!" I said to myself. So I immediately got up and went to the bathroom to do my morning routine.It didn't take long for me to finish my shower and dres
Chapter 38Anita (Andrew's Mother) POVI didn't realize how much I had neglected my two children. It struck me now that I had been so caught up in my own issues that I failed to care for them properly.I walked to my room, feeling weak and defeated. It’s painful to acknowledge our shortcomings and have them thrown back at us by our own children.I don’t even remember how I made it to the room I shared with my late husband.As I entered, I saw a picture of us from three years ago, with Andrew at three years old and Camella at six. I picked it up and gently stroked the photograph; it was taken during our happy vacation in Italy. With each caress, tears streamed down my face.I couldn’t help but sob as I recalled how my husband loved and cared for me. He gave me everything I needed, yet I had become selfish.Because of my indulgence and gambling, I had forgotten to care for my two children and my beloved husband.“I’m so sorry, my love! I didn’t realize I had neglected our children and y
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Chapter 122 "About the ancient artifacts, Daddy. There are so many interesting things and stories about our history," Gabriel replied, his eyes shining. "That's great! We’re proud of you, kid. You're learning so much," Angie said, hugging Gabriel tightly. "Thank you, Mommy. Thank you, Daddy," Gabriel smiled. As we chatted, we noticed the twins, Danae and Daniel, busy with their drawings. "Wow, those drawings are beautiful! What are they?" I asked, examining their work. "Mommy, Daddy, these are our drawings of the heroes we learned about in school," Danae said, showing off her artwork. "Very impressive! You’re so creative," Angie praised, gently ruffling their hair. After sharing our stories and admiring the drawings, we decided to prepare a special dinner for the family. "Come on, kids, let’s cook your favorite meal," Angie suggested as she gathered the ingredients in the kitchen. "Yay! Spaghetti and fried chicken!" the twins cheered, helping with the preparations. As we cook
Chapter 121 "That's amazing! Good luck with your presentation, son. I know you'll do great," I said, stroking Gabriel's shoulder. "Thank you, Daddy. I'll do my best," Gabriel replied, smiling. After breakfast, we took the children to school and Angie and I went to the office. "Love, are you ready for our meetings today?" I asked Angie while driving. "Yes, Love. We need to make sure everything is in order and there will be no problems," Angie replied, looking at her notes. When we arrived at the office, Mia greeted us. "Good morning, Ma'am Angie, Sir Rocky. The conference room is ready for our meeting," Mia said, arranging the documents. "Thank you, Mia. Let's go, Love. Let's get this day started," I said, leading Angie to the conference room. As we walked to the conference room, I felt the excitement and determination with every step. I knew we had a lot to do and face, but Angie and I were ready to face it all together. After a productive day at the office, Angie and I went h
Chapter 120 Rocky POV As we entered the conference room, the department heads were already there waiting. We immediately sat down and started the meeting. "Good morning, everyone. Thank you for coming. We need to discuss the new security measures we will be implementing," Angie began, looking at the staff. "First of all, we want to inform you that access to sensitive documents will now be limited to authorized personnel only. We also need to enhance the monitoring and reporting of activities in our system," I added, displaying the new policies on the projector. "Yes, Sir Rocky. We will follow the new policies. It’s really important to protect our documents," Mark, the head of the IT department, said. "Thank you, Mark. And we also want to let you know that our door is open for any questions or concerns you may have. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us," Angie said, looking at each person. After the meeting, we returned to our offices for other tasks. While busy with work, I felt my
Chapter 119 Angie POV When we arrived home, Gabriel greeted us with books and notes in hand. "Daddy, Mommy, thank you for being here. I need help with my project about heroes," Gabriel said, excitedly showing us his notes. "Sure, kiddo. We’ll help you," I replied, organizing the materials on the table. As we discussed the heroes of our country, I could feel Gabriel’s enthusiasm and passion for his project. "Mommy, who’s your favorite hero?" Gabriel asked, looking at me. "I have many favorite heroes, but one I truly admire is Jose Rizal for his intelligence and love for our country," I answered, smiling. "Wow, he’s great! What about Daddy? Who’s his favorite hero?" Gabriel asked, looking at Rocky. "Andrew Bonifacio, kiddo. Because of his bravery and determination to fight for our country’s freedom," Rocky replied, gently stroking Gabriel’s hair. "They’re both amazing, Mommy, Daddy. Thank you for your help," Gabriel said, continuing to write his notes. While we helped Gabriel w
Chapter 118 After our chat, we kissed the children and made sure they were comfortably settled in bed. "Goodnight, children. We love you very much," I said, stroking their heads. "Goodnight, Mommy. Goodnight, Daddy. We love you too," Danae and Daniel replied in unison, their eyes slowly closing. Our eldest son, Gabriel, followed us out of the room. We carefully exited so as not to wake his younger twin siblings. Once outside, Gabriel looked at us and smiled. "Mommy, Daddy, thank you for the story. It was so much fun," Gabriel said, holding my hand. "You're welcome, son. You know we love you very much," Angie said, hugging Gabriel. "Thank you, Mommy. I love you too," Gabriel replied, hugging Angie. "Gabriel, you should rest too, okay? You have a long day tomorrow," I said, stroking his back. "Yes, Daddy. Goodnight," Gabriel said, entering his room. "Goodnight, son. Sweet dreams," Angie said, stroking Gabriel's hair before he entered his room. After making sure everything was
Chapter 117 Rocky's POV I couldn't help but be surprised because it was the first time I saw Angie get that angry. But thankfully, the problem was resolved quickly. Now, she's back to her sweet voice and calm demeanor. "Love, thank you for understanding and supporting me," I said, looking at her. "I know the situation was difficult, but I'm glad we were able to fix it together." "Thank you too, Love. I don't know how I would have faced this without you," Angie replied, holding my hand. While we were together in the office, I felt the weight of the situation slowly lifting. I knew we still had a lot to do to ensure everything was safe and secure, but I was happy we were there for each other. "Love, we need to make sure this kind of incident doesn't happen again. We need to implement stricter security measures and strengthen communication with the staff," I said, looking at her. "You're right, Love. We need to be proactive and make sure everyone has only the appropriate access,"
Chapter 116 Angie POV As we waited for the department heads, I tried to calm myself. I knew I had to be strong for our staff, but I couldn't help feeling sad and worried. "Arnold, I know your situation is tough right now. But I hope this becomes a lesson for you. Don’t let one mistake ruin your whole life," Rocky said, looking at Arnold. "Thank you, Rocky. I’ve learned my lesson. I hope you can forgive me," Arnold replied, clearly remorseful. "Arnold, I know what you're going through is difficult. But I want you to know we don’t intend to punish you. We just need to ensure our business and staff are safe," I said, trying to keep my voice calm. "I’m really sorry, Angie. I know what I did was wrong," Arnold said, nearly in tears. "Arnold, what’s important now is that you’ve learned your lesson. I hope next time, you’ll just ask for help. We are willing to assist you as much as we can," I said, holding his hand. After a while, the department heads arrived, and the emergency meeti
Chapter 115 Rocky's POV On the way to Arnold's address, I felt the tension in the car. I knew Angie was furious, and I needed to stay calm for both of us. "Love, calm down. We'll talk to him properly. We need to know the truth," I said, holding her hand. "I know, Love. But I can't help but get angry. Those documents are so important," Angie replied, trying to calm herself. When we arrived at the address, we saw a small apartment building. I took a deep breath and patted Angie's shoulder. "Love, we're here. Let's be careful," I said, getting out of the car. We went to the unit listed on the paper. I knocked gently on the door. "Arnold Santos, are you there? It's us, Angie and Rocky. We need to talk to you," I said, waiting for a response from inside. After a while, the door opened, and Arnold came out. He was clearly surprised by our arrival. "What are you doing here?" he asked, hesitant. "Arnold, we need to talk. Some important documents are missing from the office, and we saw