All Chapters of HIDDEN DESIRE: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

When morning came, Sophia woke up to find Albert was no longer in the room. The sun had risen high in the sky, its light streaming through the open window. Sophia sat up, feeling a slight dizziness in her head, but it was better than yesterday. Perhaps it was due to her surroundings; Sophia had never liked hospitals, and she wasn’t used to being away from home for too long.A doctor came in to check on her condition. The man said that she might be able to go home the next day. After the doctor left, a woman in a white uniform came in, bringing her breakfast and medication, then left, leaving Sophia alone once more.Sophia stared at the porridge in the bowl. Her appetite instantly disappeared just from smelling the food, but Sophia wanted to get better. She didn’t want Albert to think of her as childish or spoiled. So, with her left hand feeling numb

Sophia woke up later than usual. She only had two choices; wake up too early or sleep in too late. She did this to avoid Albert. Additionally, Sophia found it a bit challenging to go through her morning routine with her injured dominant hand. It even took her a little longer to put on her clothes. As always, Sophia ensured that her outfit covered her body well. She wore a cream turtleneck paired with a brown knit blazer.Sophia went downstairs and didn’t find Dana in the kitchen. But at least Dana had left a note saying she was visiting the garden and had prepared breakfast for Sophia.Lifting the food cover, Sophia discovered a variety of breakfast dishes laid out. She chose her favorites, an omelet and tomato juice. Dana had even prepared a plate of cherry tomatoes cut into the shape of little rabbits, which successfully brightened Sophia’s slight

Sophia gazed out the window, watching the night sky covered by grey clouds. The walls of the mansion's fence came into view. Sophia liked the building; its design was grand and modern, complemented by the green touch of nature outside, making it a comfortable place to call home.However, Sophia didn’t want to consider it too much of a home because she knew that one day she would have to leave. She didn’t want to invest too deeply in a place only to be discarded later. Albert could decide to end their relationship next month, or even tomorrow, anytime. Sophia felt that she always had to be prepared.Albert was still sitting beside her, and they were both silent. The car drove through the open gate, and the security guard bowed in greeting as they passed.When the car finally stopped in front of the mansio

Sophia felt her throat dry and sore, as she had unconsciously been moaning and crying in her sleep. She got out of bed and went to the kitchen to get some water.Afterward, as Sophia was about to return to her room, she ran into Albert, who was coming down the stairs. Sophia was ready to ignore him, still remembering their earlier argument, but it seemed Albert had other intentions.“Sophie?” the man said, grabbing her arm and stopping her.Sophia didn’t look at him or try to move away; she just stood there, unmoving.Albert furrowed his brow, lowered his head, and squinted as he stared at Sophia’s face.“Have you been crying?” Albert’s voice was gentle.

“I-I remember!” Sophia quickly said, pulling her body away. There was a gleam of amusement in the man’s eyes that annoyed Sophia. “Daniel Mateo. You’re not a paparazzi, so what do you want from me?”“Do I need to want something first before I can get close to you?” Daniel replied, raising an eyebrow.Sophia stared at him in confusion and bluntly said, “It feels strange if it’s not like that.”Daniel blinked, staring at Sophia for a long time, perhaps mesmerized by the beauty of the woman beside him, or maybe by her cold and blunt attitude that surprised him. “You remind me of someone,” he said.Sophia smirked. “Who? Your late lover?”&ld