Chapter 41: JournalSera, if you happened to finally read this, I don't know if I'm still alive. I have done so many sins to the family, especially to your Mom. I was so cowardly, naive, careless, and the worthless father that you and Patry had. I am never perfect. But still, what I always say is true that I love you, Patry and your Mom. That hasn't changed. It was only my fault that I was being unfaithful without being in the right frame of mind. Believe me, it is not my intention to fool you all. I just want to let it pass until everything that happened in the past is forgotten but it seems that there is no secret that is not revealed in the final episode. And good thing, that secret was revealed and I finally faced the truth. I also realized that I don't want to disappear from this world without you knowing the secrets I had.Back then when we were in high school, I was so aloof, especially with girls. Your mother came and she was the best of all. She is the girl who doesn't give u
Chapter 42: Face him"Mom, did you read the journal?" I asked and saw her nod."I was so devastated that everything ended just like that. He lived in the darkness and he just kept it all to himself without telling us. If he had told us everything in the first place, or even if he had told me, I wish we could have helped him. I wish we had quickly known all the secrets that had to be revealed. We would not have lived a miserable life. All this would not have happened."I cried so hard. I don't know why my tears still don't stop till now. I didn't think I could last that long. I kept on regretting my decisions in the past. Dad and I have something in common, we like to keep our problems to ourselves. We thought it was a good idea to do that until we couldn't solve our problem anymore... and ran away. But Dad, he didn't run away. He faced the consequences and waited for me to come back so that we could talk. It's too late.I sobbed. "It turns out he wasn't the father of Francine's baby.
Chapter 43: Joke"Chris, eat more and don't be shy." I said and he just smiled.I can see the happiness in him, especially that he is with Lip. I am glad that he accepted my invitation to join us for an afternoon meal. They just got home from school and Selena was also very happy because we had a visitor."Thank you, aunt Sera for inviting me. My Mom also told me to invite you all there sometime. I know you are busy because of your businesses but I hope I can introduce Lip to my parents along with your presence." he said gently, he stared at Lip and they smiled at each other."You looked so handsome, brother Chris. For sure, there are many girls who’s crushing on you at your school. It's inevitable that faces like that will cause rumbling at school."We looked at Selena and I just laughed. "Why? Isn't your brother Lip handsome? For sure, he's also a heartthrob at school, especially for girls.""But brother Chris is way better!" Selena insisted.We laughed and I saw Lip just pinched he
Chapter 44: Touched"You don't want a grand party? You didn't have a grand party in the past, your seventh birthday. Now that you're eighth, you still don't want it? We wanted you to enjoy the party so much with your friends. Don't you want that?" I asked and I saw that she stopped eating."Mom, what I want is to enjoy. Not all my classmates are really my friends. And to be honest, they are talking behind my back and saying----""What are they saying about you?"I stopped and looked at Lip when we asked that in chorus to Selena. The three of us just laughed because of what happened."I know you're worried about me but I'm fine. I can handle them at school because they're being reprimanded by teachers. That's why I don't mind not inviting them, especially every time I have a special day. Mom, is it okay if my only guest is my best friend? Brother Lip can invite brother Chris too. I'm okay with a few guests as long as I can enjoy my special day with the people who are important in my li
Chapter 45: OutsideIt was a bright and joyful day. I woke up really early just to prepare the meals for this day. I was happy when Lip also woke up to help me prepare. He even suggested dishes that he and Selena like so that would ease my thinking. While I was cooking, he also cleaned the house and the dining table. At five in the morning, I woke up and started preparing. Around nine o'clock in the morning, I also finished all that. Just then our princess woke up and stretched out to come to me."Hello, our princess. How's your sleep?" I asked and kissed her cheeks."I couldn't sleep last night. I've been thinking way too much."Lip and I looked at each other. Selena also kissed Lip's cheeks and yawned. She seems to be sleepy yet."What are you thinking about that you haven't slept well?" I asked, confused but I saw her smile."Because it's my birthday today. I just got excited thinking all of my favorite dishes are to be prepared at the table and of course, the people who are import
Chapter 46: Scared"Mom, meet my best friend! He's super handsome and could be my daddy because he looks like me! What do you think?"I don't know how to react to what she said, especially when I saw the man she was holding in her hand now."What else are you planning?" I asked and looked at the man with her in the eye. "You've been spying on us for a long time, right? And you intended to be friends with my daughter so that everything would be easier when we reach the point where we can be together again? That point is just a dream and you should just stay dreaming.... don't wake up anymore.""Mom, what are you saying?"I suddenly felt a lump in my throat when I heard Selena's voice. Yet the man next to her, now bent over and couldn't look at me properly.Alright, just for her birthday. "Come in and eat dinner with your special guest." I said and turned my back on them.I walked inside the house and went straight to the kitchen. I put plates on the table and looked at Selena... and Ry
Chapter 47: Tried"A one billion contract. Take it or leave it."My brows met when she told me that. What did she think of me, just aiming for money? In the past, I almost overused myself just to provide for my children's needs, never once did I trade my time with them just to accomplish a job. One billion just for one building but based on the design she wants, it will take one year."I don't want to. I won't risk my time for this kind of business. Just leave, Divine." I said because I know why she is here. She's just here to insult me. My private construction service is just a small business. I have never been reported in a newspaper or even on social media for these kinds of clients to track me down. I knew she had a motive why she's doing this."You still haven't changed. You still have a really high pride in things. Is that why you still can't give up Rye for someone else? Until now, you still think highly of yourself as you keep sticking to his wealth."I gritted my teeth. "How
Chapter 48: Family picture"Oh, hi Lip."I immediately looked at Lip to see his reaction to what Rye said. He greeted him and it was their first time meeting each other despite Lip knowing him."What are you doing here in our house? Why are you with him, Selena?" Lip asked and I saw Selena only smiled."He's my best friend I'm talking about. I didn't get to introduce him to you on my birthday and these past few days because you were busy with school matters. Now you've finally met, I want you to greet him..." she shrugged and looked at Rye. "He's my kind and hardworking brother."Lip looked away. "I'm just going to my room, Mom." He didn't wait for me to speak because he immediately walked through his room and locked the door.I just sighed at what I saw. I just went back to sitting in front of the television. "Leave him alone. He must be really busy at school." I just told them. I will talk to him later about it since I didn't mention Rye to him either. I think he doesn't want to see