Chapter 48Heart felt embarrassed when a woman got into the back of their car without even bothering to be asked by Lux to open the door for her. Even though it wasn’t said, the young lady knew who had entered. It was likely Elisa, Lux’s mother.He also got into the driver’s side in silence. She saw Lux’s mother looking at her through the mirror.“Diana?” Elisa asked, looking at Heart.“She’s not Diana,” Lux replied gruffly to his mother, leaving her speechless.“Sorry. I thought you were Diana.”“I’m just taking you to Katy. That’s all I can do for you. You can’t take her home unless you promise that your husband will not hurt her,” Lux talked beside Heart.“Alfonso won’t harm her, Lux,” Elisa replied gently to his son.“Are you sure? That’s not what Katy told me. Maybe you just can’t protect her, so I won’t give her to you. I’m better off, you left me, a boy, but Katy is a girl, and she needs you to support her. She was wrong, yes, but you can’t let her get hurt because you made mis
Chapter 49LUX entered the grocery store past six in the evening. That grocery store was open 24 hours, inside a shopping mall.He entered with his bodyguards, and people immediately looked at him. “Where’s the manager?” He asked one of the customer assistants, “Call your manager, please.” He said, smiling at the woman, who promptly complied.It seemed like he wanted to open his own grocery store soon so he could shop with Heart at any time. He waited in his spot, and the manager came out, a man with age.“Yes, sir?” a man asked.“I want the grocery store to remain closed while I’m inside. I’m just going to buy some stuff. How much is the income in thirty minutes?”The man was taken aback, “On average, sir?”“No, the maximum.”The manager stared at him, probably thinking he was joking. Lux couldn’t blame him. Not everyone was familiar with the business world, and he was famous among businessmen worldwide, not the general public.“M-Maximum, sir, we have ten counters, and for thirty mi
Chapter 50LUX looked at his phone. He was currently helping Heart organize their groceries. They had eaten at a hidden restaurant where they used to dine, and then they went home. His grandmother invited him to go to the opera again, but he claimed to be too busy. He informed her that Katy and Elisa had already talked. Elisa was going back home as Alfonso hadn’t agreed to her staying until the father of Katy's child returned. He still hadn’t spoken to that man, and what annoyed him was why Alfonso didn’t take action to find the player instead of forcing the man out through Elisa. Elisa was going to talk to her husband about Katy more seriously, considering her to be a shame to the Allen family. Heart couldn’t believe that her father had stolen her mother from his father back then. He was just irritated. He felt sorry for his sister, even though he had been angry at first. What more could be done? She was already pregnant.“Baby, wait. I have to take this call. It’s my secretary,” h
Chapter 51“BABY, aren’t you coming down here yet? I’m waiting!” Lux called out his woman while he stood by the stairs and checked his wristwatch. He held a paper bag containing a smartphone, which he had purposely bought for her. She had requested a used phone to make video calls to her siblings and parents, as her older ones were prone to glitches, so he had bought it as a gift for her. She deserved it. She sacrificed everything for her family, even setting aside her own needs.It's about time she got what she needed. "I'm coming down,” she replied, and he heard the flip-flop of her slippers as she descended the stairs. He greeted her with a smile when he saw her.“What’s the rush?” she asked.“Come here,” he said, stepping in front of her. “Hmm?” Heart raised her eyebrows and smiled, “What? I thought you had already left. You came back.” “I’m giving you this. For you. You deserve it,” he said, revealing the bag. She looked at it and her eyes widened slightly when she
Chapter 52The young woman continued to enjoy her ice cream while her smartphone was plugged into her ear. She wasn’t used to using earbuds, so she didn’t bring them with her.“There’s a girl here staring at me,” Heart whispered softly to Lux.“Hmm? Maybe she finds you attractive,” he replied with a laugh, trying not to laugh too hard herself.“No, she’s beautiful too, really.”“You know, baby, these days, beautiful women can be scary because they might be lesbians, too.”He burst into laughter, and she struggled to stifle her own laughter. Lux could be quite funny sometimes.“For me, I’m fine with you, especially now that you know how to be on top. I was sleeping, yet you were raping me.”“Hey!” she scolded him, raising her voice, feeling embarrassed. She quickly covered her mouth because Lux was laughing at her.She couldn’t understand what had come over her when she did that to Lux last night. And now he was using it against her. This man could be annoying, no matter what.“I want
Chapter 53LUX lazily entered the mansion to look for his grandmother. He was greeted by his sister, Katy, who had come to get updates on his conversation with the baby’s father.“Brother,” she cheerfully greeted him while holding a green mango.He couldn’t help but cringe as he watched her eat the unripe mango, which he thought was extremely sour. It seemed like she no longer cared whether the man who got her pregnant would take responsibility or not.“Let’s talk,” he said, his expression serious.He sat on the sofa, and Katy joined him.“I just want you to know that I already talked to your boyfriend.”“What did he say?” she asked, sounding worried.“They’re just starting their lives, Katy. The man who impregnated you is not wealthy, and I can already see that your Daddy won’t approve of him to be your husband. He’s willing to take responsibility, and that’s what his parents want, but they don’t want him to live in Cebu. His career is here. They are still building a house with earni
Chapter 54She woke up again to the gentle kisses on her face. She was about to turn around, but she knew exactly who was kissing her, so instead of opening her eyes, she smiled.“Moody, jealous, and too sulky. What am I to choose?” Lux playfully murmured to her, causing her to giggle slightly.She knew that he was talking about her tantrums and everything.Heart finally opened her eyes and met the most handsome face she had ever seen. He was smiling at her. Well, when she wakes up to such a handsome face every day, what more could she ask for? Especially with his affectionate nature.Diana was so lucky. What could that woman possibly dislike about Lux, preferring Enrico instead? She wonders because for her, Lux is the kind of man to keep.“I’ll get you ready,” he said and tried to get up, even though she had no idea what time it was.“Don’t bother, baby,” he said as he stood up and removed his clothes. “We’ve already eaten. Mama invited us. How about you?”“I’ve already eaten. How a
Chapter 55Heart felt a deep sense of disappointment as she marched out of the house. She felt like she had lost herself, as if she had suddenly been clouded by negative thoughts, obscuring her day. Tears welled up in her eyes as she reread in her mind what she had just seen in his phone. Her chest was tight, and she was irritated at the thought of going to work with these emotions.She continued walking and passed Lux’s car, parked on the side of the yard.“Hey, baby!” he called out to her, but she continued without acknowledging him.What she thought would be a quiet cry turned into a soundly sob. She couldn’t help it.“Babe, let’s talk and fix our marriage. I promise to be a good wife now. Let’s do counseling. I’m begging you. I took back what I said to Mommy. I only said those things because I was angry with you. Don’t you love me anymore?” those were Diana's words.Tears streamed down her face as she remembered their last words, and then, someone suddenly hugged her, jolting he