All Chapters of SWEET SINNER (ENGLISH VERSION): Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

"Give me that," their elderly maid, Nanny Ising, said firmly, reaching out to take the towel from Mia's hand as she gently dabbed warm water onto the bruises marring her arm. Bernie, the man with whom Mia lived, had once again proven to be a source of pain and turmoil, leaving Mia in need of comfort and care. "I don't understand, Mia. Why can't you just leave that man? Look at yourself in the mirror. Don't you feel any pity for the person staring back at you? I, for one, feel nothing but sorrow for you," Nanny Ising's voice quivered with a mixture of frustration and empathy, her eyes filled with concern for Mia's well-being. Mia glanced at her reflection in the mirror with a distant gaze, her tears flowing like a river. Yes, she did feel sorry for herself. For quite some time now, she had been wallowing in self-pity, trapped in a cycle of abuse and despair. Yet, as the old saying goes, "With whom she stumbled, so she has endured everything." "I-I don't have any money, Nanny Ising. E

It was almost dark when Mia arrived in Manila. If she hadn't been stuck in traffic, maybe she wouldn't have taken this long on the road. Outside the old house, Mia remained standing while quietly observing it.A long time has passed but she still feels a small pinch in her heart as she looks up at what is actually a big house standing in front of her.That's when Mia took action and pushed open the rusty gate of the house. She knows that tomorrow many of her neighbors will ask why her sudden return. And what happened to her?That was when a bitter smile broke on her lips.The way she looks right now, maybe no one will ask. Maybe they will just gossip about her. Those judgmental ones who knew her since she was a little girl.That's right.Because ever since Nana Rosita got sick and she was forced to cling to a knife to get and provide money for her treatment. And as far as she remembers, none of the people around her understood why she has to do such things except the late old foster m

JUST like what Erik said, they had a good meal because he took her to an expensive buffet restaurant. At first, she was well, shy because she was wearing simple walking shorts and a t-shirt. But when the young man told her that her outfit was okay, she didn't protest anymore."Thank you for the delicious dinner," she said when Erik dropped her off right in front of her house.He nodded. "Alright then, see you tomorrow? Shall I pick you up, so you don't have to walk?" the young man asked.Mia laughed softly. "Of course, you don’t have to do that. Our houses are only an alley away, I'll just walk," she said as she was about to get out of the car but was stopped when the young man spoke again."Huh, didn't you leave the rice and salted eggs you brought earlier at home? I'll just go here, then I'll bring you some hot pandesal and liver spread. Can you make us a coffee?" Erik to her.Mia couldn't understand what kind of feelings caressed her heart because of Erik's words. But no matter wha

"I'm leaving, Nana," Mia said goodbye to her mother one morning when she was about to go to school.Her mother Rosita nodded. "Take care, okay?" she said kissing her forehead.Mia just smiled then nodded and then went out the gate. She hadn't gone far when she heard loud footsteps of someone running and knew it was heading in her direction. When she heard him call her name, her chest immediately trembled.That's when Mia reluctantly turned around, with a shy smile tearing her lips."Erik," she said shyly as her classmate started to walk with her."Can I walk along with you?" he asked, still slightly out of breath because of the running he did.She laughed softly then nodded. "Sure, no problem," she said and then returned from being silent afterward.As they walked together, Mia didn’t say anything.She is shy. That was the truth, but after all, she had so much that she wanted to tell Erik. Only that she is not close with the young man."You're really quiet," Erik decided to break the

EXACTLY at the time, Erik said when he came to pick her up. Ignoring her neighbors who were watching her, Mia got into the young man's car."So, I put my faith in you, okay?" Erik said as she fastened her seatbelt.Mia's eyebrows met at Erik's words because of surprise. "W-What?" she asked confused.Erik laughed softly. "You're the girl, so you know more than me about fixing and decorating a house. So please take care of everything when we get to the mall," he said and started the car engine afterward.Mia couldn't understand what kind of emotion like a bird's wing caressed her heart because of Erik's words. But in spite of that, she couldn't stop smiling sweetly as well."Okay, if that's what you want," was all she replied."Maybe it's better if we eat first before we start shopping. What do you think?" it was Erik when they were in the parking lot of the mall.Mia saw the young man glance at the watch he was wearing and then turned to her. "Where do you want to eat?" he asked her ag