All Chapters of LEE BROTHERS #1: THE PERFECT HUSBAND: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

CHAPTER SIXTY-ONE: REAL FATHER ✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧ WE RUSHED to the hospital, my mind racing with every possible scenario dahil hindi binanggit ng police officer kay daddy kanina kung ano’ng nangyari kay Poppy, kaya sobra ang pag-o-overthink ko. 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. “You’re here for Poppy Lee?” tanong ng officer sa amin, his tone reassuring. Si mommy ang sumagot at tumango rito. “Nasa emergency room siya ngayon. She’s been stabilized and is resting now.” I let out a shaky breath, my heart still pounding as we followed the officer to the ER. Kasama ko si Dad, si Mom, Hope, Love at 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. Pero hindi lang ‘yon ang n

CHAPTER SIXTY-THREE: POPPY, THE BILLIONAIRE.✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧I leaned back on the couch, trying to ignore the knots twisting in my stomach. Kasama ko ang buong pamilya ko sa sala, maging si Poppy. Lahat kami ay nakaupo sa couch at naghihintay ng balita dahil ngayon lalabas sa news ang tungkol sa pekeng Lucio at sa panloloko nila sa mga tao.Isang buwan na ang lumipas simula nang mahuli ang mga Samonte. Nagsimula na rin ang hearing, pero ngayon lang i-a-announce sa balita ang mga nangyari dahil marami pang kinailangan asikasuhin si Mr. Herald ukol sa mas malalim pang imbestigasyon, sa mansyon at sa kompanya dahil ang dami rin pa lang kalokohan ng pekeng Lucio. Madadagdagan pa ang kaso nila dahil sa mga slush funds.Our expressions tense as the news broadcast began. The air felt thick with unspoken worries, each of us waiting for the other shoe to drop.The news anchor's voice cut through the silence, sharp and clear. “Breaking news tonight, as we uncover the truth behind the identity

CHAPTER SIXTY-FIVE: ANNOUNCEMENT✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧NAGISING ako na mag-isa na lang sa kama. Hindi ko alam kung bakit wala na si Poppy sa tabi ko gayong maaga pa. Napilitan na rin akong bumangon at inayos muna ang sarili ko bago lumabas sa kuwarto.No’ng nasa paanan na ‘ko ng hagdan, nasalubong ko si Elena, may bitbit siyang tray kung saan may nakalagay na carton ng fresh milk, pancakes, honey at dalawang baso.“Nasaan ho si Poppy?” tanong ko sa matandang kasambahay.“Nasa labas. Halika, sumunod ka na para masabayan mo na siyang kumain.” Ngumiti pa ito sa ‘kin bago naunang maglakad. Paglabas namin, agad kong natanaw si Poppy at ang daddy niya roon sa driveway. Suot pa rin ni Poppy ang pantulog niya, nakapunggos ang buhok niya pataas, halatang hindi pa sinuklay. May bagong sasakyan sa tabi nila at masaya si Poppy na pinagmamasdan ‘yon.Nang matanaw ako ni Poppy, agad niya ‘kong kinawayan. Lumapit ako, habang si Elena naman ay doon sa garden dumiretso para ilapag sa coffee table na naro

CHAPTER SIXTY-SEVEN: HONEYMOON✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧SINCE Poppy left for Australia, I’ve been overwhelmed by a deep sadness and intense longing. Umalis na rin ako sa mansyon at umuwi na lang muna sa ‘min sa pag-aakalang malilibang ako. Pero hindi. Because every corner of the house felt emptier without her presence, and each day seemed to stretch endlessly. I threw myself into work, hoping to distract myself from the void she left behind, but nothing seemed to fill the space she occupied in my heart.Sobrang hirap pala kapag nasanay ka nang kasama ang isang taong naging sobrang halaga at malapit na sa puso mo tapos biglang malalayo sa ‘yo. Nights were the hardest. Kahit papa’no kasi kapag araw, nagagawa ko pang libangin ang sarili ko sa trabaho. Pero kapag gabi na, doon ko mas lalong nararamdaman ang pangungulila kay Poppy. The bed felt cold and vast without her beside me. I often found myself staring at the ceiling, memories of our time together replaying in my mind. Her laughter, her sm

CHAPTER SIXTY-NINE: DISCONNECTED✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧I STOOD there, frozen, as I watched Poppy and Nathan interact. My mind raced, wanting to approach her, but my feet felt like they were cemented to the floor. Bago pa ‘ko magkaroon ng lakas ng loob na lapitan siya, may ilang bisita na nakakilala sa ‘kin, nilapitan ako at binati. They chatted animatedly, and I found myself briefly engrossed in their conversations, my attention momentarily diverted.As I wrapped up the small talk and turned my gaze back toward Poppy, I noticed she was now seated at a round table with that man—Nathan. The sight of them together was unsettling, pero ilang sandali pa ay tumayo ang lalaking ‘yon dahil may ilang bisitang tumawag sa kaniya. Naiwan si Poppy sa table, mag-isa.With Nathan momentarily absent, I gathered my resolve and made my way to the table. My heart pounded as I approached, feeling a mix of nervousness and determination. I quietly took a seat next to Poppy, my hands slightly trembling.“Hi, Po