"The mansion was never theirs." That repeated itself several times in my mind, and I was really weak with that thought.All this time? The mansion is not ours. But how could that have happened?Does that mean the mansion belongs to Delton? He has not been satisfied with the company that he even took over the mansion!I feel betrayed. I've lived there since I grew up, so how come the mansion isn't ours?I closed my eyes in annoyance, and Delton's voice played in my mind again.His voice was different. There was a mixture of anger and longing. But do I really need to believe that? He's probably angry that I ran away, but he won't be sad. I wouldn't be surprised if he is now investigating Miss Nenita as well."Your father is such an asshole, Baby," I whispered softly while caressing my flat stomach.I shook my head after remembering what he said, "LIVE PEACEFULLY IN MY HOUSE."I wanted to answer this earlier and criticize it. I'm shocked that he can say that when all he gave me was trou
"Don't you want to show yourself to Delton, Miss Sage? So that you can get the ashes of Sir George and Ma'am Selma," said Miss Nenita, who accompanied me to the market.I smiled modestly and paid the seller for the raw mangoes I bought. Good thing Miss Nenita didn't ask why I bought them."That's it. I know he'll keep them in a safe place," I answered simply.A month has passed since that call from Delton. Somehow I feel relieved that he will keep my parents' ashes, but that doesn't mean that I don't hate him anymore. I still want to fight back even though I know that in the end, I will lose."How can you get everything back from him if you just hide?" then she frowned.I sighed, "There's no need to show up in front of Delton. He might already know where I am. I'll just wait for him to appear in front of me. He has a lot of connections, and it's impossible for him not to find me, Miss Nenita."She shook her head, "It's up to you. I'm also worried about whether you can handle the provi
He looked straight into my eyes and didn't even think twice about entering the house.Wasn't he at least afraid that I might be mad at him?"I guess I need to leave now. It's up to you if you're going to talk to your husband, Miss Sage," said the attorney, who nodded at me and at Miss Nenita."Hija, Andres and I will leave for a moment," Miss Nenita tried to pull Andres, but he didn't seem to want to go out yet.I didn't say anything to them and simply let them be. I also don't want them to hear what Delton and I were going to talk about.When it was just the two of us, I stared hard at him. I let him stand and didn't offer a seat. I remained standing as well. I didn't want the conversation to last long.I raised an eyebrow at him, causing him to suddenly look away. He bowed down for a moment, and when he faced me, his angry expression was gone."How are you doing, Savvy?" he asked weakly, with a tired voice.I was stunned for a moment, and my heart seemed to be caressed by it. But I
I was so nervous all day that I couldn't even eat the mangoes I bought for fear that he might ask. I also let him clean the whole house even though there wasn't really much to clean. I can't even catch Miss Nenita and Andres. It looks like they will be sleeping in another house."Chop some wood if you want," I ordered him casually, before stepping closer to the bathroom to take a shower."At this hour?" his question made me turn around."Why? Is it not allowed to chop wood when it's getting dark? Use a flashlight, don't act like that."She tormented him again, but her braveness was stopped in the air after seeing him slowly unbutton the long sleeve he was wearing."W-hat are you doing?"My heart started beating fast, as if I was running a fever with nervousness. I also quickly hugged the towel. I was shaking while Delton was just frowning."I have to chop wood; isn't that what you want me to do?"I blinked and came back to my senses. I also scolded myself in my mind.What the hell is
"Is that how you hate me? Are you going to leave me again?" There is a tone of resentment in his voice.I raised an eyebrow and looked at him impatiently."If you want to stay here, I won't stop you, Delton. As for me, I will go home."I stood up and took what I would wear. I glanced at him one more time, but his gaze was fixed on the suitcase, so I didn't say anything and just went straight to the bathroom.Even if I get angry with him, I can't change my fate. Also, my hatred for him disappears when I think that he doesn't have parents like me. I am praying that I am making the right decision.After taking a shower, I immediately searched for him. I caught a glimpse of him putting my suitcase in his car."Are you sure, Sage?" Miss Nenita asked sadly."Yes, nothing will happen if I persist." I smiled a little and said, "Don't worry, I'll request that to take you back to the mansion."She smiled and held my hand, "Sir Delton didn't fire us, Hija. We really just left for you, but we'll
"Don't be so happy, Delton. Just because I'm going home with you doesn't mean I'm cool with everything. I just want a little peace of mind," I uttered, even before a smile appeared on his lips.I don't want him to think that I'm easy to get. Also, I don't want him to be complacent that everything that happened was okay with me even though it wasn't."I'm not asking anything else from you, Savvy. I just want you to be home, safe and sound. I just want to see you by my side. I won't forgive myself if something bad happens to you," he said sincerely, which warmed my heart.But I still fixed my lips and frowned. "Probably, Delton. You have sinned against me. I can't forgive you if you destroy me too," I answered flatly.I will really curse him, especially if something bad happens to my baby. He is not a good enough reason to be a father. A mistake is a mistake.I saw him nod, "Savvy, you are my prize possession and my priority. I went to great lengths to protect you. You're just this stub
I just didn't respond when he said I was jealous. I focused on painting the baby to somehow feel better again. I didn't talk to him for a few days. I'm waiting for him to come up with a good explanation for Ashley's presence in the house the other day. That's all. He hasn't said anything yet, but he hasn't failed to deliver food to my room like before.I stopped painting and fixing the baby's face after thinking that I don't know what he/she will look like.I whispered softly, "I hope you don't look like your Daddy, Baby."I was about to start painting again but my hand stopped in the air after hearing a faint knock. I felt in panic and immediately put down the paintbrush. I also immediately hid the painting upside down. He might see it.When I stood up, I immediately fixed my furrowed brows and immediately raised an eyebrow after opening the door. Delton was in front of the door, leaning against the doorframe with a plate in his hand."What? I'm busy," I said, annoyed.He sighed and
"Really? He wants to annul me?" I frowned and read the document again.It was indeed an annulment paper, and Delton actually had his signature on it. Only my signature is needed.Is this what he was thinking about last night? That's why he didn't come home. Is this the reason why he wants to talk to me?Why did he want to go home and look for me if he was just going to break up with me?Then it hit me. I froze at the thought. Yes indeed. How can I sign it if I wasn't present at all? He looked for me so I could sign the annulment papers. He looked for me so that he could get out of the mess he had made, especially since his mission was over. My parents are dead, and he has no reason to be with me anymore.My hand holding the paper trembled as I thought about them. Everything is also very clear. He wants to break up so that he can be free and maybe he and Ashley can be together.Probably, Sage!That's why when I came, Ashley was in the house and even wearing my clothes. Now she's acting
Delton Carancho"Are you sure about this, Son?" That was the question I remember from Attorney Santiago.I nodded my head as I looked at the picture of the only Princess of the Valencia family. I pursed my lips after remembering what her parents had done to mine, and so I wanted revenge."We can fake the marriage, Son," he suggested."No, Dad. Make it real. I'm only going to get married once, and let her marry me," I uttered with determination while staring at the woman.She captivates me. And that I can visibly see that she needs saving. Her lips were curved into a smile, but her eyes told otherwise. She looked sad even though she was smiling at the camera."If that's what you want. I'll warn you, she's a spoiled brat, doesn't know any household chores. Even in business, she doesn't know anything and she only does painting," he explained, to which I just nodded.Whatever it is, I can endure everything. But I didn't know that my patience would be put at risk because of her. She is sav
My tears fell after his lips landed on my forehead. He kissed me several times there and even kissed my tears away."I am already happy to have you, but I am now the happiest man alive, Savvy," he whispered with all his heart. That made my heart happy again.He planted a kiss on my lips before hugging me tightly."I thought you were mad," I admitted weakly."What? No, Savvy. "I really want to have a family with you," he said, moving away a bit and quickly wiping my tears.I smiled a little, especially when he put our hands together and led me out of the bathroom.After leaving, he helped me sit on the swivel chair before immediately taking out his cellphone and calling someone."Dad, I'm going to be a father," he reported with a smile on his face."Congratulations, son. You deserve every happiness in the world. Send my congratulations to Sage," said Attorney Santiago from the other line, so I nodded.They talked for a while, and I thought he would only call Attorney Santiago, but not
"Won't you ask about Ashley's performance?" I teased.Ashley has been working with me for a few weeks now, and she's doing okay. I was just teasing Delton because I knew he was not in favor of what I did.From his laptop, he looked at me. His eyes are still serious."Your performance is much better than anyone else's," he teased, then smiled knowingly.My cheeks automatically turned red as I leaned against his desk. When he laughed softly after seeing the reddening of my cheeks, I was devastated. I immediately bent down and put my mouth on his ear."In bed or in the office?" I teased.He stopped and immediately stared at me. He bit his lip a little, and when he was about to pull my neck, I immediately straightened up."Focus, Mr. CEO." I grinned and walked away from his desk and moved to my desk.I acted as his secretary while he didn't have a secretary yet, but he also did all the work and I could only help with scheduling. I also want to tell you about my pregnancy, but I don't know
"Miss Sage, I'm—"I raised my hand to stop her."Please leave, Miss Ashley. I'm done with you," I responded coldly before turning away, but she immediately grabbed my elbow.A shiver settled in my chest and my eyes almost widened. I don't know what she plans, so I'm nervous. If earlier I thought she might be pregnant, now she might hurt me."Miss Sage," she called again with a cry.I closed my eyes tightly. Despite my nervousness, I felt pity for her. I want to listen, but I'm afraid."Shut up, Miss Ashley. Not now," I begged calmly, but her grip tightened on my elbow and pulled me a little further, causing my eyes to open.I want to scream, but I don't want to make a scene. I just looked around. They were all busy and didn't seem to notice me."Miss Sage, just a few minutes," she repeated.My gaze automatically flew to Delton. But he is in the group of entrepreneurs."Let me go, Ashley. I don't want to fight you right now," I begged again."Miss Sage, I just want to apologize for eve
I can even beat the lottery winner with happiness. It was my dream to have an art exhibit, but here it is, and an art gallery was provided by Delton. My heart was so happy and I almost couldn't stop painting again to increase my paintings in the exhibit itself. Daddy is strongly against this passion of mine, but I think they will be happy now that I am happy.My excitement is overflowing. I can't believe that I am living my dream. It's different when your dream comes true, it's like you're on a cloud. And if I wasn't pregnant, I would stay up every day just to finish many paintings."Done, Baby," I whispered softly after signing the last painting.I caressed my flat stomach and smiled as I looked at my finished painting of Delton's house—it was Delton's and my house."Soon you'll grow up here, Baby," I murmured."It's look alive, Savvy."I was slightly stunned by that and quickly turned to Delton. He was already behind me and staring at my last painting. I even estimated if he had hea
"You made me cry, Delton," I accused him, especially since my tears didn't want to stop during the trip.I don't even know how many times I hit him every time he laughs. He was very happy with my reaction."Savvy, I didn't mean to make you cry. Where is my tiger wife? —Aw! Savvy, it hurts," he complained after my palm hit his arm again."Throw a joke again and you'll sleep outside the room!"He immediately stopped the car on the side and sighed. He handed me bottled water while he himself wiped my tears with a tissue."Shh, Savvy. Please calm down. Don't cry too much. You might be dehydrated later when you get to the mansion," he said, frowning.I rolled my eyes at him, and drank the water. I also don't understand myself for being so emotional. Is it really like this when pregnant?I took several deep breaths until I calmed down. When he saw that I was calm, he immediately started the car."Are we going to sleep there?" I asked weakly as I leaned back in the chair."If you want to," h
Maybe I made the right decision to reduce my anger and listen. I feel better anyway. But I still can't fully accept Delton, especially since I remember the loss of Mommy.I sighed and immediately unbuckled the seatbelt after he parked the car in the parking lot."Are you alright, Savvy?" he immediately asked as I turned around."I'm good, Delton. Just don't piss me off again," I answered simply.He laughed softly before getting down and immediately opening the door for me. I was about to go out, but Delton didn't let go of the door."Why? Is there something wrong?" I asked, confused after seeing the nervousness in his eyes."Nothing, Savvy," he replied, holding my hand. "I hope you won't be angry that I'm in charge of the company," he said carefully.I raised an eyebrow and assessed myself to see if I was angry, but I couldn't be angry."Why? I thought it was yours at first?""Yes, Baby. But I don't want to invalidate your feelings—""It's totally fine, Delton. Don't mind me. Thank yo
"So I'm the exception?" I asked again the next day.He placed the plate of ham and bacon on the table before reaching down the table and holding it with both hands. He hissed a little and seemed to hide the smile that wanted to escape from his lips."You are the victim—"I raised an eyebrow causing him to stop, "Your victim, Delton. You captured—""Savvy, I told you, you are not part of the plan." He moaned softly, as if he was fed up with our conversation like this.I laughed weakly and bit my lip a little, "Ashley and you are planning this, right? Is your secretary an accomplice?" I continue."Damn, Baby," he softly moaned again, "Ashley was out of it—""So you're defending her?" I asked with a raised eyebrow before folding my arms in front of him.He cursed again and closed his eyes tightly. Stand up straight and face me. He gently touched both of my shoulders."She's just like a sister to me. I don't know everything Ashley did, and I'm not sure if she likes me. If only I knew—""I
I gasped after he let go of the kiss. I seemed to be taken out of breath and almost fainted by what he did."Please, Savvy. You can hate me, you can curse me, but please, don't unlove me," he pleaded softly as he buried his face in my neck."There's no need for that because I never loved you, Delton—"But I didn't even finish my lie when his two arms wrapped around my body and gave me a sensual kiss on my neck."Delton, what the hell!" I tried to stay away from him, but he only became more and more passionate."Will you please stop?" I was so shocked by my scream that he stopped."Am I hurting you?" It was a soft question. His breath barely touched my sensitive neck.I pursed my lips and didn't know what to answer. I was not hurt by his kisses."Savvy, I feel so low right now. I feel like you're just going to leave me alone. That you're going to ask to break up—""Shh, Delton. I'm not that stupid." I blinked even though he couldn't see, "I still need you," pretending to be my reason.