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The Perfect Husband (Lee Brothers #1) Chapter 43
✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧Poppy had a fever for two days, and during that time, I stayed by her side constantly. I was the one taking care of her, sleeping in her room on the floor with my comforter. Even though it was tempting when she mentioned I could sleep beside her, I couldn’t bring myself to do it—it felt inappropriate.On the third day, she was finally feeling better. I watched her closely throughout the day, noticing that her energy had returned, and she could move around on her own again. She thanked me several times, telling me that in the past, no one had ever taken care of her when she got sick. She was genuinely grateful that I was by her side.I was planning to cook dinner for us tonight, but since she was feeling well, she insisted on doing it herself. She said she felt guilty about me handling all the meals for the past two days, including breakfast and lunch earlier. I offered to help her, but she refused, telling me to rest while she took care of everything for me this tim
The Perfect Husband (Lee Brothers #1) Chapter 44
CHAPTER FOURTY-FOUR: POPPY LEE✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧“Good morning, Faith,” Poppy greeted me as she came down to the kitchen. She’d just woken up, but it was clear she’d already washed her face—the sides of her hair were damp. “Why are you up so early? And why are you cooking?”She was right. I had woken up unusually early, which is why I decided to prepare our breakfast. In fact, I was almost done.“I didn’t sleep much last night, so I ended waking up early,” I replied with a small smile. “Go ahead, sit down. We’re ready to eat.”She followed my suggestion, sitting at the table, though her eyes stayed on me. “Why didn’t you sleep well? Were you still scared?”“Yeah,” I said as an excuse. I stepped closer to her with two plates in hand, one for each of us. Each plate had three pancakes, a sunny-side-up egg, and some strawberries.When I placed her plate in front of her, her eyes lit up with delight. “Wow. You made all this?” she asked, her surprise clear in her wide-eyed expression.The
The Perfect Husband (Lee Brothers #1) Chapter 45
✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧As we arrived home, I let Poppy walk in first through the door. Mom and Dad followed closely behind. I was pulling one of our suitcases, while Dad handled the other. Thankfully, Mommyla had an extra suitcase at the vacation house, which she lent us to pack the clothes we had bought for Poppy and me, since we hadn’t brought any when we went to their vacation house.Poppy was still wearing the white dress from our wedding earlier this morning. I was still in my cream-colored trousers and white shirt, though I had rolled up the sleeves to my elbows while we were in the car. We hadn’t had the chance to change since after the wedding, we just ate out and returned to the vacation house to grab our packed things. Mom and Dad wanted us to head home today.“Where could your siblings be?” I heard Mom ask from behind us.Just then, Hope barged into the living room, his usual grin stretched wide across his face. “Sugarpops! Welcome home!” he shouted, his arms open, ready to sco
The Perfect Husband (Lee Brothers #1) Chapter 46
✿♡ KEYCEE ♡✿I led Poppy to the guestroom she was occupying to talk about her and Faith's upcoming living arrangements. Truth be told, Ace and I had already discussed this a week before their wedding.Once I closed the door and we both sat at the foot of the bed, I turned to face her. "Poppy...""Yes?" she responded."Back when we thought Faith would marry Chloe, our plan was to have them live separately," I began, noticing how intently she was listening. "But now that it's you who married Faith, Ace and I talked and decided that you two won’t be moving out just yet."She nodded, smiling slightly. "That's okay. I actually prefer it here. I'm happier being with you all."I smiled too, gently patting her head. "Ace and I thought it would be better if you and Faith stayed with us for now. One of our concerns, if you were to move out, is Faith’s work. He’s required to go to work, and if he does, you'll be left at home alone. We don’t want that, especially considering the strained situatio
The Perfect Husband (Lee Brothers #1) Chapter 47
✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧I sat on the porch with Dad, the moon casting a warm glow over the garden. The gentle breeze carried the scent of blooming flowers, creating a peaceful backdrop. Despite the tranquility, my mind was in turmoil. Dad hadn’t spoken yet, but I sensed I knew where our conversation was heading.He turned to me, concern etched in his eyes. “You know, Faith, when your mom and I tied the knot, she was just eighteen. She was still in school, with her entire future stretching out before her.”It seemed my instincts were right. I can already predict the trajectory of this discussion. I could imagine a similar conversation taking place between Mom and Poppy right now.“Yes, Dad. I understand. And it seems I know what we’re about to discuss. You don’t have to explain; I get it.”Dad let out a soft chuckle, a distant look glazing over his features. “Your mom and I didn’t share a bedroom or sleep together,” he continued, despite my acknowledgment of his point. “Keycee was too young
The Perfect Husband (Lee Brothers #1) Chapter 48
✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧I settled beside Poppy and placed the glass of milk I had prepared in front of her. She flashed me a faint smile. “Thank you.”I took a seat directly across from her. The round wooden coffee table was small, bringing us close together. The balcony light was still on, casting a soft glow over us, complemented by the moon’s radiance and the twinkling stars above. “How are you feeling? Are you okay now?”She nodded. “I always feel fine when I’m here with you. I just didn’t expect Chloe to show up earlier.” Leaning toward me, she unexpectedly lifted her hand to touch my cheek where Chloe had slapped me. “Does it still hurt?” Her thumb brushed gently over the spot, and my heart skipped a beat. “It’s still a bit red.” I felt a spark at her touch, the electricity surging straight to my core. Damn it!I reached for her hand resting on my cheek, carefully taking it and lowering it before my heart could stop racing from her gesture. “I’m okay now, Poppy,” I said, offering her
The Perfect Husband (Lee Brothers #1) Chapter 49
✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧A week had passed since Chloe’s unexpected visit, and today, Poppy’s parents had called us over for dinner to talk. Mommyla informed me that we needed to go to the Herald mansion.We were supposed to visit last week, right after returning from the wedding, but that didn’t happen due to the scandal Chloe had caused. Mommyla also advised us to stay away from Poppy’s parents for now and to wait until things cooled down. When the Heralds went to confront us about our situation—specifically, that Poppy and I were married—the couple were furious, especially Lucio.But now, we have to face them. My parents wanted to join us because they were worried about Poppy and me, but I insisted they stay behind. I can handle this. I would manage.“Poppy?” I called softly. “Are you okay?” I asked with concern. My car had stopped in front of their mansion, but we still hadn’t gotten out. We had been sitting in silence for a few minutes; she looked lost in thought and anxious. I could f
The Perfect Husband (Lee Brothers #1) Chapter 50
✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧"You ready?" I asked Poppy softly, turning slightly toward her from the driver’s seat.It's been two weeks since we last visited her family’s mansion, where we had a confrontation with her parents. Now, they’ve invited us again, this time for a family dinner.According to Mommyla, who I spoke with a few days ago, it seems Poppy's parents have finally accepted our situation. She said they had no other choice but to come to terms with it. But I don’t think that’s the real reason. I suspect it's because I threatened them—something they didn’t expect, especially since I know what they did to Poppy and their plans for her."They won’t argue with us again, will they?" Poppy asked nervously, her voice trembling.I shook my head. "I don’t think so. And even if they do—again—I’ll stand up for you. I’m not going to let you face them alone, so there’s nothing to be afraid of."Slowly, the tension in her brow eased, and a faint smile tugged at her lips. "Will you hide me behind
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✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧I reclined on the couch, attempting to shake off the tightening knots in my stomach. My entire family was gathered in the living room, including Poppy. We all sat on the couch, anxiously awaiting news about the fake Lucio and the deception that had ensnared so many.A month had passed since the Samonte family was apprehended. The hearings had commenced, but today marked the first time the media would reveal the details of the case. Mr. Herald had been preoccupied with further investigations into the mansion and the company, uncovering a web of corruption tied to the imposter Lucio. The charges against them would multiply, thanks to slush funds that had come to light.Our faces were etched with tension as the broadcast began. The atmosphere was thick with unvoiced anxieties, each of us bracing for the next revelation.The news anchor’s voice sliced through the stillness, sharp and resolute. “Breaking news tonight as we delve into the truth behind the identity of the
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✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧We took Poppy home after the doctor gave us the all-clear. Aside from bruises on her skin—which, as we learned, were caused by the impostor, Lucio—she didn’t suffer any other injuries. Thank God.The doctor did warn us, though, that the bruises would deepen before they heal, so he advised us to do ice therapy on those areas and apply aloe vera regularly.The real Mr. Herald couldn’t join us just yet, even though he wanted to, since he has a lot to attend to right now. Among his priorities are the Samonte case and the company conflicts that arose once the truth about the impostor, Lucio, was revealed. He plans to go back to the mansion to straighten things out there before bringing Poppy back.He promised Poppy he’d visit her at home whenever he had free time, not only to spend quality time with her, but also to get to know Mom, Dad, and me better as her in-laws.“Poppy, I’m so sorry.” Summer was in tears as she hugged Poppy tightly as soon as we stepped into the hou
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✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧We dashed to the hospital, my mind spiraling through every possible scenario. The police officer hadn’t given Dad any details about what happened to Poppy, leaving me drowning in worry.The drive felt interminable, each minute dragging as we anxiously awaited news. When we finally arrived, we were met by a police officer in the hospital lobby."Here for Poppy Lee?" the officer asked us, his tone calm and reassuring. Mom responded with a nod. "She’s in the emergency room now. She’s been stabilized and is resting."I released a shaky breath, my heart still racing as we followed the officer to the ER. Beside me were Dad, Mom, Hope, Love, and Summer.As we approached, I saw Poppy lying on a bed, looking fragile and pale, surrounded by medical equipment that beeped and hummed softly. Despite the medical equipment, she looked peaceful, her chest rising and falling with each breath. But that wasn't all I noticed. Red marks were scattered across her arms. I stood frozen, ro
The Perfect Husband (Lee Brothers #1) Chapter 60
CHAPTER SIXTY: ARRESTED꧁ POPPY ꧂Those footsteps had always widened my smile as a child, a clear signal that he was home from work.I kept my gaze fixed on the door, waiting to see who the officer had summoned outside. After a few seconds, I gasped when I caught sight of a familiar figure. However, his face remained obscured by the officers surrounding him.The police stepped aside to let him through. As soon as he was unobstructed, my eyes widened even more, and my mouth fell open in shock. I heard Chloe inhale sharply when she saw him too; they shared the same face as Daddy.The moment he laid eyes on me sitting helplessly on the floor, he dashed over, dropped to his knees in front of me, and embraced me tightly, tears streaming down his face.“Poppy. My daughter…” he cried, his voice breaking.I was frozen, confused, and unable to react. I couldn't articulate what I felt as he repeatedly ran his fingers through my hair. Why did he call me his daughter? And why did he look so much
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CHAPTER FIFTY-NINE: FOOTSTEPS꧁ POPPY ꧂Chloe had me sit on the sofa, and she took a seat beside me. Daddy stood across from us, flipping open the brown envelope he had brought along. Inside, I saw him pull out a stack of papers. My hands started trembling from nerves, and it felt like my throat was closing up. Was this it? The day I’d dreaded for so long? Would they take everything from me and then... what? Were they planning to kill me?Lord, please help me.I kept whispering a prayer in my mind, just like Faith once taught me when we were falling asleep side by side. His words echoed in my thoughts: “Whenever you’re scared, whenever you’re anxious or unsettled… just pray.”With my eyes closed and hands clasped tightly, I prayed silently, only to be interrupted by Daddy’s voice. “Poppy.”I quickly opened my eyes. “Y-Yes?” The documents he’d taken out of the envelope were now laid out in front of me.“Since you don’t know how to sign, I’ll need your thumbprint.” He pushed a stamp pad
The Perfect Husband (Lee Brothers #1) Chapter 58
✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧The world seemed to blur as I dialed the police, my heart pounding like a drum. Every second Poppy was missing felt like an eternity. When someone finally answered, I immediately explained the situation. I reported her missing so we could speed up the search, because if we didn’t act fast, I might just die from worry—she’d been gone for nearly an hour."She's about 5'3", long brown hair, hazel eyes. She was wearing a peach dress with a black coat tied around her waist," I explained to the officer when they asked for a description of Poppy.“We'll put out an alert and start checking the area. Do you have any idea where she might have gone, or if anyone could have taken her?”My chest tightened as my heartbeat quickened, the thought of her greedy family flashing in my mind. Frustration bubbled up inside me. “Her family,” I said without hesitation.I briefly explained to the officer why I suspected her family, and after understanding the situation, they assured me they
The Perfect Husband (Lee Brothers #1) Chapter 57
CHAPTER FIFTY-SEVEN: IT'S CHLOETHIRD PERSON’s POV"Come inside first, Poppy," Summer gestured for her to enter the cubicle. "Just stay here for a bit, okay? I'll just check in for attendance real quick. Our room's nearby, I won't take long. I'll come back for you right away."Despite her hesitation, Poppy reluctantly nodded. Once Summer left, she quietly shut the cubicle door and waited. Only a few moments had passed when she heard the sound of footsteps and the laughter of girls entering the restroom. Some occupied the empty stalls, and Poppy could hear the loud slamming of doors."Hurry up! I really need to pee!" one of them shouted."Hold on! I just got in! I haven't even sat down yet!" another girl replied.Poppy listened quietly, but she jumped when someone banged on the door of the cubicle she was in. "Is someone in there?" a girl’s voice asked.The pounding echoed in Poppy's chest, her heart racing. Though she didn’t want to, she was forced to open the door. Embarrassed, she s
The Perfect Husband (Lee Brothers #1) Chapter 56
✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧It’s Friday again, and Mommyla invited us over for another family dinner. Hope and Love couldn’t attend since they were both busy, so it was just me, Mom, Dad, Summer, and Poppy.After we finished eating, Aunt Baby took Poppy and Summer upstairs to her room, saying she had some clothes to give them—things she had only worn a few times but no longer liked. The rest of us stayed seated at the table, even though the meal was over. An awkward silence hung in the air until Mommyla turned to me.“Faith,” she said, her tone gentle but clearly leading somewhere. “How is Poppy adjusting to married life? Is she still finding her way?”“She’s doing fine, Mommyla,” I replied.“She’s eighteen now and fully entitled to her inheritance. Are there any issues we should be worried about? I remember hearing her parents wanted to remove her name from all the family properties once she turned eighteen.”A knot tightened in my stomach. “They haven’t made any moves yet, Mommyla. I don’t k
The Perfect Husband (Lee Brothers #1) Chapter 55
✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧I FELT a surge of excitement as I closed my laptop and gathered my things. It was Wednesday, and taking a half-day off was a rare occurrence for me, but today was special because Poppy and I had plans.I glanced at my watch—it was 11:10 AM. Poppy’s tutoring session would end at noon, and I wanted to be home when she finished. She knew we were going out today since I had texted her earlier, but I hadn't told her where we were headed yet.When I arrived home, I saw Poppy’s tutor’s car still in the driveway, so I knew they hadn’t left yet. As I stepped into the house, I was met by Poppy and her tutor, who were just about to leave. The tutor was holding a box of cookies, and both of them were smiling, clearly having a pleasant conversation.The moment Poppy saw me, her smile widened, and I quickly returned it. As they stopped in front of me, Poppy eagerly introduced her teacher. “This is Teacher Nicole,” Poppy said, knowing I hadn’t met her before. When the tutor usuall
