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The Perfect Husband (Lee Brothers #1) Chapter 9
CHAPTER NINE: SLEEPOVER✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧There was nothing more I could do but stay at Chloe's place since the rain hadn't stopped—it was already past ten in the evening. Mr. Herald had their driver park my car in the garage. I messaged my family from our DNA BUDDIES group chat, letting them know I wouldn’t be coming home tonight because Chloe’s parents insisted I stay due to the slippery roads—they refused to let me leave.Mom and Dad agreed, but I ended up getting teased by Hope, who suddenly created a group chat with just the three of us—me, him, and Love Andrei. He kept ribbing me, saying that tonight I’d finally become a 'real man.' He even asked if I brought a condom, then warned me that it’s not 100% effective, telling me to be careful because Chloe might end up pregnant before our wedding. Does he really think I’m like him?Love didn’t join in the teasing. Instead, he took it upon himself to name our group chat. He cleverly titled it ‘GOOD, BRAINY & UGLY.’Hope: “Hey, wait!
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CHAPTER TEN: CHARMING VISITOR; POPPY.✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧Friday.6:03 P.M.Chloe had just arrived at the office, bypassing her usual pizza delivery and instead bringing iced coffee and fries. It had become a routine for her to stop by after her shifts at Herald Enterprise.“Good news?” Her wide smile was evident as she placed the food in front of me, having already moved to the sofa in the middle of the office. My desk was cluttered with documents and my laptop, leaving little room. “I’ve talked to Mom and Dad about Poppy.” She settled into the chair opposite me, the coffee table between us now holding our snacks. “They agreed. But I’ll have to stay with Poppy because she’s not used to being alone in unfamiliar places. Mom and Dad are worried about that.”“How about Poppy? Did she agree to go out?” I asked, intrigued.She nodded. “She didn’t know we were coming to your place. I told her we were just going out together, so she agreed.”“You should have been honest with her. She might g
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CHAPTER ELEVEN: POPPY WITH THE LEE FAMILY✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧Beside Mom sat Poppy, positioned to her left, while Dad was seated on her right. Across from them were Chloe and me. When Summer finally arrived, looking neat and well-dressed, she took a seat next to Chloe and began filling her plate with food.Mom, on the other hand, was focused on Poppy, serving food onto her plate. "Did you wake up your brother Love?" she asked Summer. But before Summer could respond, we heard the familiar footsteps of Love approaching."Good morning," he greeted softly as he sat down beside me.Poppy's eyes shot wide as she spotted Love, and we couldn't miss her audible gasp. Her eyes darted between us, clearly puzzled by our uncanny resemblance. I could almost imagine her shock if Hope were also here—it would be a real double-take moment.Summer, amused by Poppy’s reaction, took it upon herself to explain. "Faith and Love are twins, that’s why they look alike.""Twins?" Poppy asked softly, her innocent
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CHAPTER TWELVE: HOPE's PICK-UP LINE✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧Poppy’s mouth is still slightly open as she watches us three in disbelief. She stands up slowly and scrutinizes our outfits, probably recognizing us from breakfast since she’s been with Love and me all morning. Then she turns her attention to Hope. Poppy cautiously approaches Hope, reaches out, and lightly pokes Hope’s cheek with her finger, seemingly verifying that Hope is real.“Pretty impressive, right? Now I’m going to make one of them disappear. There will only be two of them left. Close your eyes, Poppy,” Summer says. She gently moves Poppy away from Hope and instructs her to shut her eyes again.Poppy obeys.Once Poppy’s eyes are closed, Summer, chuckling, leads Hope behind the couch and has her crouch down to hide. Love shakes his head in amusement, watching our youngest sibling.Summer returns to Poppy’s side. “Abracadabra, abracadabra! The three eggs will become two again. One, two, three, voila!”As Poppy slowly opens h
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CHAPTER THIRTEEN✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧Poppy stayed with us until lunchtime since Chloe hadn’t returned yet. We ate outside at a spacious table near the swimming pool. As time passed, I noticed Poppy becoming more at ease with my siblings, especially with Summer. She was no longer quiet and started responding to Summer’s questions. The same went for Mom. Even our housemaid Emy was taken aback when Poppy thanked her for serving lunch.One thing I’ve noticed about Poppy—she’s quite sweet.“Poppy, can you swim? Would you like to go swimming after we eat?” Summer asked her.“No, I don’t know how to swim.”“But would you like to learn? If you do, I can teach you,” Summer offered. We all listened in as they talked. Poppy and Summer sat next to each other, while Mom and Dad were nearby. My siblings and I were also close by, facing Poppy.“I can’t swim. I didn’t bring any swimwear,” Poppy replied.“That’s not an issue. I’ve got plenty of clothes, and I’m sure I have something that will fit you.
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CHAPTER FOURTEEN: MISSING✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧“What are you looking for, sir? A men’s design? Is it for you?” the saleslady assisting me asked as I browsed through the phone cases on display. I had just bought a new phone and was now searching for a case to go with it.I shook my head. “No, it’s for a girl. What design do you think would suit someone who’s... uh, seventeen? It’s a gift.” I had already mentioned the phone model, so she wouldn’t have to worry about that—just the design.“Well, it depends, sir. What does she like?”I paused, thinking, and then shook my head again. “I’m not sure.”“How about we choose based on color? Do you know her favorite?”I wasn’t certain about that, but I remembered she was wearing a pink shirt when we first met at a party. “Let’s go with pink. The lighter one,” I told her. She nodded and turned away briefly to look for something she could offer me. While her back was turned, I spotted a phone case in light pink, adorned with a ribbon design on the
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CHAPTER FIFTEEN: WHERE'S POPPY?✿ SUMMER ✿Just an hour after my brother Faith and Chloe left, Uncle Ryan and Aunt Wynter arrived to drop off Meng and Sunny, their children, with Sunny being the youngest“Hey! The Disney Princesses have arrived!” My brother Hope greeted them with a laugh. Uncle Ryan was also with them, along with Moy, but only the two girls were dressed up for our girls-only date. They agreed to join us since they knew Aunt Baby would also be coming, though she was still on her way.“Hope, give it a rest. It’s too early for you to be borrowing a face from the dog. Just attended my Krav Maga lesson yesterday, and I’m telling you, even if you’re Daddy’s favorite nephew, I’m not cutting you any slack,” Meng boldly told him, causing Moy and their parents to chuckle. Moy is Meng's twin brother anyway.“Come on! I just wanted to introduce you all to our new sibling. Meet Sugarpop, our evening princess!” He gestured to Poppy beside me. Everyone turned their attention to Popp
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CHAPTER SIXTEEN: FOUND POPPY✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧I DIDN’T have difficulty requesting the security department for a temporary lockdown because they recognized me when I showed my ID. They found out I was the owner’s son, so they granted my request to review the CCTV footage to locate Poppy. I decided to lock down the mall first to ensure Poppy wouldn’t be able to leave. Since the security team didn’t know what Poppy looked like, I joined them in monitoring the screens to search for her.While I kept my eyes glued to the screen, I also kept calling Poppy’s phone, as I already had her number saved. But even I couldn’t get through to her.After a few moments, I spotted Poppy’s familiar figure on the screen. I recognized her by what she was wearing—white jeans, a cream-colored collared blouse, and sneakers. She was with Sunny, and they had just entered and exited the women’s restroom.“There she is,” I pointed out Poppy to the security team so they could help me track her movements. Togethe
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CHAPTER SIXTY-FOURA week later.✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧AS we pulled up to the grand gates of the Herald mansion, I couldn't help but feel a mix of awe and nervousness. The sprawling estate was more magnificent now with its manicured gardens and imposing architecture.Today is the day Poppy and I return here together. However, some of our belongings are still left at the house since they couldn’t all fit in the car. We’ll just have them transported later. For now, Poppy and I each brought one suitcase with just the essential items.Poppy’s father, Mr. Herald, drove us up the winding driveway, a warm smile on his face. Poppy and I were seated in the back, holding hands ever since we left the house to head back to her family mansion. I decided to leave my car at the house for now, as per Poppy's suggestion earlier, so we could just ride with her dad and not have to take separate vehicles.“Welcome home, Poppy,” Mr. Herald said cheerfully as he parked the car in the driveway, his voice brimm
The Perfect Husband (Lee Brothers #1) Chapter 63
✧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
The Perfect Husband (Lee Brothers #1) Chapter 62
✧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
The Perfect Husband (Lee Brothers #1) Chapter 61
✧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
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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
