Maxwell's Pov, I made my way to Amihan's apartment, eager to spend a cozy Saturday night indoors with my beloved. The rain had been falling steadily all day, and I knew that she would be happy to spend the evening cuddled up with me on the couch. I needed her touch so badly to ease the tension that had built up in my heart recently from the discussion I had with my mom. Next, I knocked on her door, feeling a flutter of excitement as I heard her footsteps approaching. When she opened the door, her smile lit up the room, and I felt my heart swell with happiness."Hey beautiful," I said with a smile as Amihan opened the door. "You look great," I whispered as I scanned how banging she looked on her nightie. "Thanks, babe," she replied, hugging me. "How have you been?" I said, following her into the apartment as I noticed she was overly excited. "Things have been pretty hectic at work, but I'm doing well overall," she said, leading me to the couch. "What about you baby?""Work's

One month later, Judith's POV,As the dusk settled in, I found myself driving to the airport in a state of high anticipation. I thought about the coming moment when Amihan would set eyes on Derrick again, and I could hardly contain the thrill of that imagined encounter. I envisioned the shock and disbelief that would wash over her features, and even as I drove, my hands trembled with excitement at the thought. I found myself caught up in the moment, even as it had not yet come to pass. It had been a month since I had returned from New York, and I had done my best to act naturally around Amihan, as though nothing had changed. I knew that my second plan, involving Derrick, was the key to my ultimate goal, and it gave me the motivation I needed to behave normally. I couldn't afford for her to become suspicious, so I put on a façade of normalcy. In the meantime, I worked with Derrick to solidify his plans to relocate to the Philippines, all the while keeping my true intentions a secret.

Amihan's Pov, "You sound like you still have feelings for Derrick," Judith said in a low voice, a mischievous grin on her face.I shushed her, worried that Derrick might overhear our conversation. "Don't say that," I whispered. "He'll hear you!""Oh come on, relax. I'm sure he's too nervous to eavesdrop," she said, waving a hand dismissively. "But seriously, I want to know. Are you still in love with him?""No, of course not," I said, trying to sound convincing. "I have nothing but fond memories of our time together, but I'm not in love with him anymore."Even as I said the words, I couldn't help but wonder if I was being completely honest with myself. Were there still some lingering feelings for Derrick buried deep down? I didn't know the answer, and I wasn't sure I wanted to.Judith studied my face, searching for any signs of hesitation or doubt. Hmm... I see," Judith said in a teasing tone. "I admit that I have some affection for Derrick," I said, choosing my words carefully. "Bu

Dalisay's POV,Everything seemed to be moving well since the arrival of my daughter, even our company was able to enjoy a sustainable increase as a result of the cooperation with Amihan, well everything seemed to have happened at the same time and it filled me with contentment and satisfaction, I had found an inner strength and another reason to live for, she had filled me with the courage I needed to get right back on track,There was this peace I felt deep within, and after a very long time of persistent downturn, I was glad I could take a deep breath again without any nudge in my heart.I had just finished putting my daughter back to sleep when my mom came into my room ready for work, "How is your granddaughter faring, my dear?" my mother inquired, her footsteps gently padding towards the cot where the infant slept peacefully. "She has returned to slumber, at last," I replied, my voice soft and soothing, mirroring the tenderness that glowed in my heart. "I can see you're ready f

Amihan's POV,As I gazed out the window of my office on that crisp, autumnal Monday morning, the cool breeze that wafted through the room brought with it a flood of memories from the day before. I remembered the outing I'd had with Derrick and Judith, and the many laughs we'd shared. I couldn't help but smile, replaying those moments in my head. It had been a magical day, one I never wanted to forget. Derrick had been like a soulmate, completing me in a way that was both unexpected and profound, even though I tried to be careful around him, I couldn't deny I had something for him. As my thoughts began to clear, I realized that the serenity I had felt after my recent achievements had been replaced by a storm of questions and doubts. The appearance of little Bella and the return of Derrick had muddied the waters of my mind, blurring the lines between friendship and something more. I tried to convince myself that my feelings for Derrick were purely platonic, but I couldn't shake the nag