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Sandra grinned while holding her hand. "I'm sorry. Last night I truly planned to make you drunk." She gripped her hand tighter, her guilt visible in her eyes, and waited for her to explain. "I did that because I needed to know the truth; why you were able to discredit Lucius, why you lied. I was upset with you last night, but after hearing your story, my anger faded and was replaced by awe and sympathy." She became tense suddenly. What if they discovered who had ordered her? She didn't want anything to happen to her family. To get away with it, she had to do something. She was aware that the issue could explode anytime, but she needs to get the family away first so as not to get involved in the chaos. "Are you mad?" Sandra inquired her. She was also holding her hand. "Why would I be angry? You should be angry with me, but why don't you yell at me now, even though you already know the truth?" "Because I know you've just done that for your glamorous mother and siblings, you're just
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She was so defensive that she raised her voice and interrupted Sandra and Kian's sweetness; they were now looking at her with confused expressions on their faces due to the noise she caused. "What happened?" Sandra inquired. Her smile was forced. "I-I'm sorry, I just screamed because it felt like a cockroach was crawling up my leg." "Lucius? Is there a cockroach here?" Sandra elevated her legs on the chair in fear. "Why do you have cockroaches in your condo, and why are you not cleaning it?" Lucius stood up and shook his head, carrying his own plate and placing it in the sink. Her gaze was fixed on the young man's every action. He looked at her before leaving the kitchen. Lucius was just sitting on the terrace, taking in some fresh air and pondering on what had happened the night before. He was more concerned with that than with his problems. In frustration, he rubbed his face with his two palms. He was upset with himself, but he couldn't stop himself from being annoyed by the wo
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Estella wasn't sure which stance she would adopt. She was restless after telling Lucius not to be nice to her because she might fall for the young man. She had been turning around on the bed and was unsure of her position. She admitted the truth to him and couldn't have been more careless with what she said. She wants to escape as soon as possible because she doesn't want her heart to fall for the young man. You'd think that at her previous job, a lot of people tried to flirt with her. But her response was always, 'I don't want to; that's not on my mind yet because my priority is my family.' Gosh! Then she'll fall for someone she shouldn't have because they're so different. A big. NO! Never. "What brings you here?" She was anxious and unsure of who was speaking near her room door—whether it was the police or Lucius' manager. "I'm here because I'm worried about you," says a woman. She tried to eavesdrop on the conversation through the tiny gap in the door and saw the lady the youn
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"I'm so sorry but I have to call a guard." After Lucius said that, Estella got even more nervous under the bed. The two argued for a while before the guards arrived and seized Vanessa, who was still making a noise. Estella was horrified by what she saw and felt bad for Vanessa. Because Vanessa was able to be pushed away by Lucius, what else could Estella possibly be? Estella's self-confidence remained low even further. That is nothing to be proud of. "Get the hell out of there." It was Lucius' voice. She crept out from under the bed and stood in front of the young man with a line of irritation on his face. She felt that her character was very shallow in front of the young man like she was worthless trash. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to listen in on your talk with Ms. Vanessa, and I assure you I have no intentions," she said, bowing to the young man. "Do you know that if you hadn't been able to hide, you may have ended up in jail? And the netizens might even have celebrated you and
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She took a deep breath and braced herself for the inevitable realization that hit her like a ton of bricks: she had to clean the entire condo. Since she arrived at the young man's condo, Liam had not let a cleaner in, so she was the one who cleaned every day. She started cleaning and cleaning every part of the condo. She wiped down displays, cleaned the kitchen, swept, and now she is mopping the floor. While Estella was mopping the floor, she didn't notice that a small figurine had fallen. And she accidentally stepped on it, so she lost her balance. She closed her eyes because she knew what was going to happen next. And that's exactly what happened; she saw stars as she fell to the floor. "Ouch!" She screamed because of the sudden and intense pain she was feeling. "My ass..." She rubbed her butt when she felt the pain from falling to the floor. She hit the unforgiving floor; she fell hard, and she didn't know if she would be able to stand up in that position. She didn't intend to
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"Keep quiet. I'm going to sit you down on the sofa and then you need to rest there for a while. You're injured, and I don't want you to strain yourself." He carefully butted her away from struggling, before gently sitting her down on the sofa. She couldn't help but smile. She could smell the young man's sweet, fragrant scent; here she was again, and sending her feelings for the young man. "Wait, there's a broken figurine I need-" "I'll take care of it." The young man answered immediately. "B-but-" "No buts. Go to sleep." The voice says it with such authority. "Thank you, but I'm not sleepy. I should even cook because I know you're hungry-" Lucius cut her off with a smile. "I will cook. I know you're hungry too, wait for me here, okay?" He said with a small, but still noticeable, grin on his lips before going to the kitchen to start making lunch. Something touched her heart because of the young man's sweet, considerate behavior. No matter how much she disobeyed her heart and wa
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The young man walked quietly while Estella frowned, and then followed the young man with her eyes; he placed the tray he was carrying on the side table. Will he eat in the room? I don't know what's going through this man's mind. Estella talked to herself because the young man's behavior was strange and off-putting. Lucius smiled and said, "How about breakfast in bed?" "Huh?" She answered while not being able to look directly at the young man. He sat on the edge of the bed, facing her, and offered her a plate of food. "I thought you might be hungry, so I brought you something to eat." He placed the plate of food on the bed next to her. Is the food he brought for her? She had warned the young man not to be too nice to her because she was about to fall for it, and that was what she feared would happen. Last night, he also prepared a meal for her. And now here he is, again. She's not sure what to think or how to feel, but one thing is for sure: she can't keep ignoring him. "Why did y
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Why is the young man acting this way toward her? Is he chastising her? Maybe it's because it's enjoyable to watch her go insane and then leave when he knows she's falling. She stopped thinking when she felt him land on the bed, and she knew the young man was behind her. But she stopped even more when she heard the sound of the blower, and she felt a tickle on her neck as he applied the blower to her hair. She wanted to take the blower from the young man and tell him to stop, but she couldn't open her mouth or move her body. "Lucius?" Estella called the young man's name. "Hmm?" It's a sweet voice. Estella sips milk before continuing to speak. "I've told you I don't want you to be good to me, right?" "Yes, but did I really say yes?" The response battered her chest. "But, if you're just punishing me, may the punishment be different? Don't play with my feelings, don't play my heart; you can come up with a lot of ways to punish me. Just please, don't-" "Just like?" He asked as the
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Estella looked at her husband, Lucius, with a concerned expression and asked, "Are you ready to face him?" Lucius nodded, took a deep breath, and said, "Yes, I'm ready." Lucius slowly turned around after putting his clothes on, and his face fell with sadness. "I must face him since he is still part of my existence. He has become part of Nicole's and my life, and I cannot forget about him," he answered Estella with a heavy heart. Estella approached her husband to adjust the collar of his clothes. "I hope you can both forgive each other and start anew." Lucius smiled. "I truly wish that to be the case. I'm desiring to be free of the heaviness I carry in my chest, as well as the anger he carries in his heart." Estella pressed her lips against Lucius's, delighting in the sensation of their mouths coming together for a few seconds before they pulled apart. Estella smiled, and Lucius replied with an affectionate expression. Both of them smile at one another with a hint of affection. T
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LOVE LAST FOREVER Estella was distracted because a warm hand caressed her cheek in the middle of her deep sleep. She slowly opened her eyes to find out who that daredevil was. But when she saw Lucius' face, her lips spontaneously smiled and she felt an overwhelming sense of happiness. "Sorry, did I wake you up?" Lucius apologizes to her. "Isn't it obvious?" She asked her husband, rolling her eyes. Lucius just laughed. You are right in thinking, they are married on paper and in the eyes of God. After the revelations that day, everyone decided to have Lucius take a DNA test to find out the truth. Both Lucius and she were very happy when it was probably not really Arthur's son, because she, Estella, was the real daughter and blood relation of Arthur Hudson. They just hid the truth and only their families knew. Estella didn't change her last name, either. She stayed as Estella Velazquez and Lucius as Lucius Hudson. They don't want to mess things up. Thanks to Lucius' mother Lavinia,
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While Lucius' lips covered Estella's lips, he gently placed her on the young man's bed like a gold that was afraid of being tarnished. She was like a pearl that did not want to be tarnished and hurt. Estella felt Lucius' arms around her, she felt safe and secure, as if she was in a cocoon of warm love and affection. Lucius' hands roamed around her body and caressed her skin in a delicate and gentle way. Estella felt her heart race as Lucius' lips moved against hers. She felt herself melting into him as the kiss became deeper and more passionate. She felt as if all her worries, and concerns were melting away, replaced by a feeling of utter bliss. Lucius' kiss was like a drug that was making her feel intoxicated with pleasure. She felt as if she was in a dream, and the only thing that mattered was the two of them in that moment. "Lucius.." Estella murmured Lucius' name as their lips parted for a moment and looked at each other full of love and desire. She brushed his soft, dark hair a
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"LUCIUS! Where are you taking me?! I can't see!" Estella frowned when she asked her boyfriend. They had just gotten out of the car, and he supported her because her eyes were still closed. "It's a secret for now." That was the only response from the young man. Curiosity deepened in Estella's mind when she felt the waving water on her feet, bringing coldness throughout her body. She felt the water with one foot and knew they were in the sea. "Lucius? Where are we?" She suddenly felt scared because the young man beside her disappeared. She groped for air and thought it was somewhere nearby. But no, the young man was gone. "Lucius?" She called the young man's name in a nervous voice. "Lucius? It's not a good joke!" She wanted to remove the blindfold, but it was tight. But she insisted, and when she succeeded in removing it, her eyes widened when she saw a large tarpaulin floating in the air, and going along with the gust of wind, there was a written note attached to it. 'I lov
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Estella laughed bitterly. "What are you doing here?" She asked. "I don't care about you, I don't care about all of you, so can you please leave!" She turned her back on Lucius and walked away, but she hadn't even taken a single step away when Lucius carried her like a sack of rice. No matter how much she struggled to escape his arms, she still couldn't because the young man was too strong for her. "Put me down! What the hell, Lucius!" "For goodness' sake, Estella, will you just keep quiet and stop worrying everyone! You're putting everyone in danger by being so impulsive! Just think how worried your family will be if something bad happens to you!" Estella smiled, not happy but hurt, looking evilly at the young man. "Stay away from me, and I don't need your worry. You tricked me, and it's like you killed me, Lucius. In the secret you kept, we are blood-related. I'm your sister. Destiny really plays a different game." Her words were full of resentment and bitterness, laced with
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"I'm very sorry, Estella.." That was all her father said. "Your love for my son is forbidden. Because you are related by blood." Lucius' mom said for the third time, her voice filled with sadness. "Now, go away. I don't want my son is carrying a heavy feelings because of you, Estella. Now that you know the truth, maybe you've wondered why I kept you away all this time." "Let's go, Estella." "You are all disgusting liars! Why did you hide this from me for all this time? I'm hurting so much. You hurt me, mom and I hate all of you!" Estella yelled, and her eyes filled with tears. "I thought I could trust you, but now I realize that I was wrong. I am so angry and disappointed in all of you. How could you do this to me? This betrayal cuts deep, and it's something that I will never forget." Tears flowed down both her cheeks, one after the other. She could feel nothing but pain in her heart. Her hands and feet trembled. It was like she was not herself. She wanted to convince herself tha
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"Lu-Lucius!" Estella called the young man's name while trying to hold his hand. Now has she seen the young man again, because the young man did nothing but avoid and hide from her. She was going crazy, wondering why the young man acted this way. She wants to know why; she feels he loves her, but she can't figure out why the young man treats her like this. Estella became desperate and started to shout his name more and more. She wanted to know what had happened. Why was he pushing her away? She was willing to do anything to find out why he behaved this way, even if it meant she had to do something extreme. She couldn't bear the thought of losing him, but she was starting to realize she wouldn't get the answers she sought. He's been avoiding her for almost a week, and it hurts. She wants to talk to him and find out what's wrong, but every time she calls, he doesn't answer. She can't help but feel like he's pushing her away, and she doesn't understand why. She's been trying to be under
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But now, it's not just about you! It's about my life! It's about Estella.." His voice softened when he said the young woman's name. "I thought the only person I should hate was dad. But Mom, you too... You lied to me. I hate you." He felt like he was about to give up while thinking about Estella, as if half of his personality had died. His mommy still held him, while his daddy was still shocked, especially when he mentioned Estella's name. "What do you mean?" His daddy asked in surprise. He turned a darker look at his Father. "Estella, she is the daughter of Selia Velazquez, she is your daughter!" He shouted angrily. "And, fuck! She's the woman I love!" His Father's jaw dropped, and his mother's eyes were filled with tears. It was like cold water poured over them while his heart was broken and broken, and his mind was running through so much. He had always been a bit of a rebel, and he knew his parents would not be happy with his revelation. But he could not deny his feelings an
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"Mom.. It's okay with me, even though dad has another family. I just want to feel that somehow I have a father.." She pleaded with her mother. "It's okay if you have other families, dad. Thank you, because you came to me in this situation that I did not expect." "Estella, my daughter." Her Father came to where she was and hugged her. Estella's mother could no longer stop her Father from entering the room. "I'm so sorry.. I don't know, I don't know where to find you.. I'm really sorry, my daughter.." "Just admit that you didn't look for me and didn't find out if you had a child. Her mother was angry, and she didn't hide it. "Don't act like you did everything, Arthuro. You could have at least tried to find me." Her Mother was crying, and her eyes looked at her Father with mixed emotions. It was OK with her if her Father had another family. She would accept it with all her heart, and it was open to her heart. She didn't expect them to be whole, especially if he had another family. But
