"Are you coming home later?" I asked him when he was about to leave for work, he stopped and looked at me "I don't know, I still have a lot to do in the office" after he said that, he immediately left. "I'm going to cook, you might be hungry later" I yelled and grabbed him, he went straight to his car and drove him away. Our routine is like that almost every day but I can't complain why he treats me like that because we are both stuck in this marriage, he was only forced to marry me because his mommy reconciled the two of us , because I really need money for Grandma's operation, I don't have any money, I don't know what to do, I'm also just a worker at a resort in our province, so I agreed to her mother's agreement if I get married his son will take care of grandma's hospital expenses. I don't know why he allowed Raiko to marry me. I finished cooking when Raiko and I had dinner and I was waiting for him in the living room, but it's past 10 PM but Raiko hasn't come yet, why am I still waiting for him, he said earlier that he has a lot to do, I'll just eat After eating, I was about to go upstairs when I heard his car outside. I hid at the side of the kitchen when he entered, but he was talking to someone on the phone. "Mom, don't force me to like her, I can't love her like you want me to! so please don't force me! after all you are the one who wants this marriage!" hearing that he said on the phone that he was talking to his mommy, I suddenly felt a pain in my chest when he answered, he is right that the heart does not teach who you should love so I understand him.
Chapter 1
So it's Sunday, which means that Raiko is not in the office today, so I decided to get up and cook breakfast for Raiko and me, even though I have a maid, I'm still working on housework. Especially since I'm used to these tasks, I got up and went bathroom to take a shower, after taking a shower, I just wore an oversized t-shirt and jeans shorts and went downstairs afterwards.
"Good morning man! I'll be cooking" I saw him in the kitchen and said with a smile, taking bacon from the fridge,
"Good morning too son! oh go ahead and I'll just water the plants in the garden" he greeted me back and I just nodded and he left the kitchen,
I've started cooking bacon, eggs, and fried rice, I've also made coffee for him, I want him to have a good morning so I hope he'll appreciate what I'm doing even though he treats me like that.
I heard the refrigerator open and I looked at him wearing only a plain black shirt and shorts, even in his simple clothes he looked very handsome. ! so naughty!
"Good morning Raiko! I cooked you breakfast" he put the fried rice on the table and took a plate so he could eat it,
"Morning" he hummed while looking at me, I was surprised by the way he was staring so I shut up,
"Eat, I'll just make your coffee" I said and turned away, hoh!
I put the coffee on his side and saw him take a sip and look at the coffee I put down.
"eat, join me" he took a coffee and sipped it
I sat down in front of him and got some food, only the cutlery could be heard in our silence, I glanced at him and saw if he was doing something on his laptop,
"Are you leaving?" I asked as he hurriedly drank his coffee and took his laptop, he hadn't finished eating yet!
"yes, I have something to do"
"What are you going to do? Where?" Curious if Question
"important, I'm in a hurry, I'm leaving" he went up to his room and I was stunned staring at the stairs. When he was coming down, he stopped and looked at me from the kitchen I just stared at him as if begging him not to He left but I can't do anything, I have no rights, I can't complain, I can't act like his wife, because he was forced to marry me. His blood is so hot for me, even though we were together in the car, it was as if he was being killed. with me
I've lost my mood because of what happened earlier, so I decided to go to the mall and buy ingredients because I'm going to bake brownies. She also missed baking. It's also my hobby because my grandmother taught me to bake, after taking a shower. I got dressed, I just put on a simple dress and I went downstairs to say goodbye to my father,
After saying goodbye, I took my phone and called Raiko to say goodbye. When I left the house, I let her know where I was going so she would know where I was, she didn't answer my call so I just texted her.
After I entered the mall, I went to the grocery store to buy the ingredients, when I got everything I went to the cashier to pay for it, I paid everything and thought about buying ice cream first because I was hungry for ice cream cream I went through
"Ube flavor po" I paid and was about to leave when I saw a familiar man in the other store, I checked him and I was right behind him, the well-known man I already know, he was about to call him when a woman approached him and hugged him from behind he was surprised and faced the woman when he faced her he smiled at the woman in front of him. I just smiled when I saw it, I was happy to see him smiling but I didn't expect that I wasn't the reason for that smile. he didn't smile when we were together.
"Raiko...."
I was sad when I left the mall because I didn't expect to see him with a girl and even hugging her! He said it's important to do it, is that something he's going to do?!! I didn't expect him to do that to me but there was nothing I could do, he himself said that we shouldn't hurt each other, I respect that because that's what he wants, our relationship has limitations,
I asked our driver to pick me up and when I got home, I went to the room and cried, the tears that I had been holding back started to fall.
"Why does it hurt to love you Raiko" I didn't realize that I fell asleep from crying,
I woke up because of the loud knocking in my room, I looked at the window and it was dark at 7 o'clock in the evening. I had slept too long, I heard the knocking so I got up to look, I didn't expect Raiko to open the door for me
"Let's eat, I brought food" after he said that he looked into my eyes. I avoided his gaze because it seemed like he was examining me
"Fix your self first" I looked at myself. I hadn't gotten dressed before coming from the mall
"Hurry up, I'm starving" He added when he noticed that I was still stunned
"Yes" I closed the door and went to the bathroom to wash up
"Where did you go earlier?" I asked while we ate
He looked at me before answering
"I just have a client meeting"
"Where did you meet?"
"don't ask too many questions, just eat" I closed my mouth and just ate, why didn't he want to say that he had a date earlier!
"Do you have a girlfriend?" weak to ask
"what?"
"Are you cheating on me?" Oh that's English for you to understand!
"What do you mean by that? we are not together! what do you want me to do?" He said it weakly but with emphasis on every utterance of those words, my tears were on the verge of hearing
"So there is?" It was washed away by my question
"shall I say it again? don't care about my life and I won't care about yours either!" hard tagalog told me I could feel the anger building up in him,
"Don't cross the line Monique! You don't care if there is anything, and you can't do anything. You don't hold my heart"
He said catching up and still looking at me
"I know that but that's not right! We are married in the eyes of God, you are my wife! You know that! You promised in front of the altar that you would be a good Wife to me!" I cried when I said it because my heart felt like it was going to explode with what he was saying!
"Which one don't you understand?! In the first place You are the only one who wants this! My whole life I have never experienced making decisions for myself! My life is like a hell Monique! I can't even choose if who will I love because it's already planned! They've already planned my life! I can't disappoint them! even in love they need to be followed! you really think that it's easy for me huh?!" His eyes were full of anger, hatred and pain while he said that to me, I felt pain in my chest when I heard from him. I did not expect that he would feel this way for three years when we were married. hey, I feel sorry for his condition now,
"I can't love you Monique." He said softly and looked into my eyes, I just watched him as he walked away from me, the tears that I had been holding back began to flow, I just sat on the floor and sobbed.
It's been 2 weeks since what happened, Raiko and I answered that what he said hurt my part, I was very sad for the past few days because of it but I just ignored it, We are not making any money because he is going home to his condo , the last time I saw him was when he took his clothes but left immediately, That's when I realized that our marriage seemed hopeless and soon he would file for annulment, because that's what he really wanted it was then anyway.
I'm here in our province because I'm going to visit my grandmother. It's been a while since we last saw you. I just had our driver take me to La Union.
la union is very beautiful in manila so I just took it for a 3 hrs flight before I arrived.
"Thank you very much, Father Daniel, take care on your way home" I looked at the car leaving before facing grandma's house, I smiled when I saw again the house I grew up in, the house full of happy memories,
"Grandma" I shouted when I saw her watering in front of the house when she turned around and was surprised to see me
He quickly opened our little gate and hugged me,
"Apo ko jusko" he said crying while still hugging me, I hugged him tightly I was crying because we haven't seen each other for more than two months, I missed him for a long time and we missed our house and the quiet and beautiful scenery here in our province .
"Are you okay?" We're about to enter the house, I'm carrying a suitcase, I've already dried my clothes because I'll be staying here for about two weeks, I want to forget my problems in Manila for a while,
"I'm fine grandpa, thank you" he caressed my face and kissed me on the cheek,
"I will do everything for you, I love you so much"
"Oh where's Raiko? Aren't you with him?" I don't know what to say to grandma when she mentions Raiko's name, she knows Raiko, she was there when we got married
"He has a lot to do, so he's not sick anymore, but let me take him with me next time" I have to lie that we're okay, I have no intention of telling Lola what's really happening with Raiko, the only one who knows actually Raiko's mommy.
"There's nothing wrong with your cooking, it's so delicious" Grandma cooked me my favorite adobo and seafood, I miss this kind of food,
"Your mouth" he said because my mouth was full of food while talking, I just returned a smile and continued eating.
I was here before when I put my things down in my room and went to my bed. I really missed it. I took a shower and got dressed after that. I went to bed early because I was going to the resort where I used to work. you are a famous resort here in la union,
I woke up at six in the morning, I could hear the chirping of birds, I washed before going downstairs, and I saw Grandma in the kitchen cooking,
"Morning grandma" I hugged her back and kissed her on the cheek
"Good morning, did you sleep well?" I nodded
"It's good then, go ahead and have coffee, I bought you bread" he took a bag that was on the fridge and put it on the table
"Later, I'll go to the beach first, the waves look good, I heard" I said happily before leaving the house, when I left the door, I could see the beach, the air was so fresh, I walked along the beach, the people were so beautiful Waves are nice to bathe in
"I hope I can bring Raiko here" I whispered, my mood changed again when I thought of him, did he eat? he always does his job.
I returned home and took a shower because I'm going to the resort. I want to see the resort. I miss working because it's too big. Help me go to the resort. I'll just wear an up shoulder floral dress that is knee-length and flat sandals. , I took my bag and went out. I just rode a tricycle. The resort is close to my house, so I was able to get there easily.
After I got down, I could see the beautiful scenery. I could tell that there had been a lot of changes in the resort. It was bigger compared to before, there were too many people. Lola said that the resort had a lot of people every day, so it was getting to be better known.
"Amaya?" I turned to the person who called me
"it's you, you're so beautiful" when I turned around, I saw my beat friend here at the resort, Emma,
"Emma!" He hugged me and I hugged him back
"I missed you, why did you just come back? You're so beautiful right now"
"Because I live in Manila, I just visited Lola" I looked at her still in her uniform and I was right she still works here
"You have a boyfriend, don't you?" It teased and even pinched my side
"I don't have a boyfriend, I have a husband" he was proud and his eyes widened at what I said, he jumped for joy and hugged me
"Is it true?" He said he couldn't believe it, he's still like that, it hasn't been new for a long time, I just laughed because of his awkwardness.
To Be Continued...
Laurenestine Valencia, a 20-year-old nursing student in a Manila university is not caring much about others. But everything changes when she notices her professor, Zaiden Cairo Contreras, who has a captivating presence. Although she isn't usually interested in such things, Laurenestine becomes strangely obsessed with getting the professor's attention. Things take a surprising turn when Laurenestine discovers that her professor is engaged. In an unexpected move, Laurenestine tries to break up Zaiden's engagement. She transforms from a disinterested student into someone using desire and manipulation to get what she wants. But how will she face the situation upon realizing that she flirted with the wrong guy, not the professor?
"Shany, are you okay? Is there something wrong with you? Did Zack scare you?" aunt asked "My back hurts" I guess last night it was annoying "Ohh my honey my suspicion was right" said aunt then looked at uncle "Zack you need to marry Shany as soon as possible" tsh just marry? Huh? "Yes?" I screamed when I realized what Uncle said I'm getting married, I don't have a boyfriend after marriage "In case what happened to you is fruitful when you are married, there will be no problem" "What happened? What happened?" I will ask "I will marry her" Ali replied and I looked at him evilly "Please sweetie just marry my son this is for your good" aunt said gently "Please sister, you and brother are ok," Zai Zai said with his two palms still touching "Do you have anything to do with this?" I asked her seriously "Don't leave me, I don't know what Mommy will say," he answered "Can I talk to Ali for a moment" I stood up immediately and pulled him away "What, won't you object?" I said to him "They are my parents" he answered without emotion "How are you willing to marry someone you don't love?" He stared at me, I stared at him too, what is this staring contest? "You will marry me whether you like it or not" he turned his back on me "just zip your mouth I know you and Zaira have planned it, isn't this what you want" he left What does that mean? We? I don't want to, I don't want to marry someone who doesn't love me What on earth is happening before my sister has even given birth and then I will get married I want to scream that I don't want to but my voice doesn't seem to want to I came closer to her because it was my choice "Shany sweetie Zack and I have already talked about the engagement party next week, I want you to come with all the preparations" said aunt smiling
"What is this, Michael?" I asked him when he gave me an invitation card. Of course I know what it is but I want to ask him if what it is really for. "Invitation card, obviously. There's a big party and you have to go." He is stuck. He just rolled his eyeballs at me. I thought at that time that he had a surprise for me and that our relationship would be fixed just for our son Lenoah, but no. I attended a party just to get hurt too much. Because it was their engagement party. At first I thought Kalezy was just joking. I also know that Michael is her boyfriend but seeing me hurt face to face is what I couldn't handle. I had a quick breakdown. “W-We still haven't fixed our past problem, Michael. I kept your son from you for two years and even though I was hurt then that you let me go, I chose to introduce you to Lenoah as his father. I'm the first one who tried to fix our relationship but... I also suffered because you don't want me anymore. I know how much I wronged you before, Michael. I'm sorry but you gonna hurt me like this face to face? Michael, w-is it really gone? Don't you really love me anymore? Are you really giving up?” "A person's feelings change, Novy, and besides, it's been a long time," he said without emotion. I smiled bitterly. He's right. A person's feelings do change. "I understand. Sorry, if I'm too naughty. I'm sorry if I'm still trying to fix our relationship because I'm just thinking about our son," I said softly. "You planned to frame me up so I can get back to you, Novy. That's what I hate the most about what you did," he said coldly. "I'm sorry... I-I made a mistake..." I once let Michael go and it still hurt me too much. But I can handle it if I let him go a second time, right? I love Michael very much. But I know a different Michael now. The Michael I loved before and I was the only one he valued but now is gone. Another woman owns his heart and it's not me anymore. "S-Sorry... I promise you... I won't... I won't tease you anymore. B-I'll just visit Lenoah at your condo---" "We will also move to our subdivision." I quickly wiped my tears. It dripped one after another and my chest was tight. “In that case. S-We'll just meet outside," I said and sniffed even more. It's not just my tears, but also my cold. "I'll just give you a schedule." I nodded. "S-Alright, ah. I-I'll go first,” I said goodbye and because my knee was getting soft I almost lost my balance. He quickly grabbed my elbow to support me but I immediately pulled my hand back. "I'm fine..." I said and raised my hand and started walking. “New...” When I got out of the hotel, I just laughed so hard. Even the weather seems to be keeping up with my disappointment and sadness. It is raining heavily and the wind is also very cold. My tears are also pouring and it really doesn't stop. "New! Are you insane?!” my cousin Devillaine yelled at me. When he saw me walking and making it rain. "New!" “H-Leave me alone, Devi. I-I just want to... get wet in the rain.” "You are really crazy! You know you get a fever easily when you get wet in the rain!” He shouted at me while pulling my arm but I struggled. "I told you to let me go!" “New...” "N-I'm in pain, Devi... I-I just want... to forget even for a moment." "Then I will take you to the bar. I'll go get drunk with you if you want. Don't do this, Novy...” he said and just hugged me. I just cried on his shoulder. *** The news about their engagement party was hot and even though Michael and Kalezy were not engaged then he always went to the gym where the tennis players practiced. He does the same to me. He will watch our practice, even if it takes him an hour, he doesn't get bored waiting for me, but now... He's watching a different girl. Because I got wet from the rain last night, I did have a fever, but I also went in because we had practice. Our competition was coming up again but when our coach noticed that I was not myself, he gave me a break. I'm still wrapped in my varsity jacket and I'm really cold. "New! Your pogi boyfriend is looking for you. Cry without seeing you!” my tennis player friend also told me. Even though I was sick, I still smiled. Because I know who he is referring to as my boyfriend. It's my son. The net was blocking between us but that was often the scene between the two of us. He was holding it so I knelt down so that I could face his face. His eyes and nose were red. "Hi. Are you looking for me, babe?” I asked him and he snorted. “M-Mommy...” "Why is my boyfriend crying?" I asked him softly and he was about to touch both of my cheeks when I avoided it. "Your girlfriend is sick, babe. Kisses, hugs and touches are not allowed because Mommy's trying baby might get infected." "I just miss my girlfriend," he said and chuckled softly. "I miss you too, my baby." "You're close, Mommy. You will transfer your fever to me and then I will transfer it to Daddy." “Oh. You're with your girlfriend's rival again, hmm?” "Mommy..." "I love you,
I'm at my new friend Jaelly's house today and I'm sitting on the couch. She left me for a while to get a snack. But there's someone who pulled my skirt. I didn't notice it at first but it kept dragging so I've got it upside down. My eyes widened when I saw her. A little girl who is so pretty, curly hair and greasy eyelashes. Then her eyes were gray, innocent and pure. Her nose is pointed, her cheeks and lips are all red. “Oh, hello. You're such a beautiful kid!” I said astonishingly and out of excitement I picked her up to sit her on my lap. I kissed her on the cheek and hugged her tightly. I felt his head leaning against my chest. She smells so good. I untied to see her reaction and what a cutie! His eyes are closed and it seems he is immediately comfortable with me. “Oh, Dad!” he shouted suddenly and pulled my sleeves again. Her lips, she pointed somewhere. "Dada... Hmm, up Dada," she said. "Are you looking for your Dada? Let's go then," I said and picked him up. I saw the sparkle in his eyes and he smiled sweetly at me. “Mommy?” “Oh, little cutie. I'm not your Mom," I said and she snorted. "Okay..." So obedient. He was not a demanding child and did not even cry. "Are you Jaelly's younger brother? What's your name, sweetie?” I asked her but she didn't reply. When we finally got to the stairs, he let me down so that's what I did. He grabbed my two fingers and pulled me again. I chuckled softly and just let him go. He pointed to the door. "Open," he said. Her voice is naturally soft and gentle. I opened it because he wanted me to do it and I just laughed softly because he pulled me in too. His small hands were pointing at something again, accompanied by his snoring, so I followed that with my eyes. My heart beat even faster when I saw a man lying on a big bed. It doesn't have a top, it's like it's shivering in the cold? The girl got on the bed, I was supporting her so she wouldn't fall and enter the man's blanket. I was worried about what it would do. "Dada... Dada..." the girl called softly. "H-Hon... G-Get out, please... M-My fever is Dada... C-Call your Tita Ly," he said softly, his voice also hoarse but still snuggled up to her side the child. He hugged her left arm and leg. He even kissed her cheek. "Hon..." "Dada, wake up... Mommy is here..." she whispered and glanced at me. Eh? I'm not his Mommy. He just brought me here. Wait... Dada? Is this man her father? Aunt Ly? So, are they father and son? But who is this man then? Jaelly's older brother? “Hon... Go... C-Call your Aunt Ly...” "Mommy is here, Dada... She's here!" he insisted and beckoned to me as if he wanted me to come to him. A-I don't want to! He's just a kid! Even though he's cute, I don't want to follow him because his daddy is the one in bed. Maybe his Mommy will catch me here and wonder why I'm here. "Uhm..." I walked towards the door hoping to leave but he suddenly shouted. "Mommy!" "I'm not your Mom!" I also shouted back at him so the man woke up completely. My eyes widened when I saw his stony body. Because he did get up. He looked at me without emotion. My heartbeat suddenly accelerated when our eyes met. "Who are you?" he asked, his voice cold as ice. "It's my Mommy, Dada... Mommy, come here..." I shook my head. "I-I'm not your Mom..." I said but before I could turn the doorknob, my hair stood on end when someone hugged me from behind. My eyes widened when he suddenly picked me up. I was so shocked that I couldn't even protest. I only realized one thing. I was lying on the bed and he hugged me tightly and the child was still very happy. God! What the hell?! Why is he acting so fast?! Is he a vampire?
"You didn't remember your name, little kitten?" the man with hazel eyes asked me that. I was lying on the bed and he was leaning on me so I could clearly see his beautiful features. His face is also close to mine. He had a square face that fit his undercut hair with a mix blonde and black color. His beautiful hazel eyes are so cold and blank. His long pointy nose, and his naturally reddish lips that are partly a bit. He's such a beautiful man but he doesn't have any facial expression, an emotionless guy. However, I can still feel my heart beating fast and his dark aura still gives me shivers. "Answer me, kitten," he complained that his voice was cold as ice but very husky. I close my eyes when I feel his gentle caressing my cheek. I feel an electric voltage coming from his hot palm. I was flattered when I remembered something. He is... This guy looks like... "Xenus..." I uttered his name and for the first time, I could read his emotions, shocked. "How about your name, hmm?" he asked me again. I shook my head because I can't even remember my name. How come that I forgot the most important things in my life? My name...and a blank memories... “You are Cashren Jhed Lindbergh, the beloved wife of Xenus Maicodel Levanna-Lindbergh. My kitten, you just woke up today after the comatose state. Welcome home, love,” he whispered as he sealed me with a kiss. But he's fake... He told me that we are married. That we both got married because we love each other. I trusted too much because I believed that he was my husband even though I only remember a few things about him. But as the days pass and the year draws to a close, I gradually remember my past that he intended not to remind me of. He just used me...he just made me a...judgment... He also made me believe that he loved me very much but that was not the truth for the past four years. He's been in love with someone else and that's what I can't accept too much. He lied to me... I gave my trust and myself to him because I thought he was real but he wasn't. When I woke up from comatose, and after my therapy... She got me pregnant right away. We gave birth to twins but while he was missing from the mansion, he went to see his woman and that woman was legally adaptive to my children. Xenus meant it, because he was a heartless. I fell to the floor because I felt intense pain in my senses again. I've been suffering from my migraine but he didn't even know my situation. "Jhed!" I was relieved when I heard his voice and I immediately felt his presence enveloping me. He grabbed my arm but I quickly struggled. "Don't touch me!" I hissed him. "What... What happened?" he asked me worriedly. Even though I really see that I will not affect him anymore. “My love...” “Stop calling me that, Lindbergh. I'm not your love. It's Margaret," I said emphatically and he cupped my face. I hit his shoulder only for him to let me go. "Jhed, you're my love... I love you," he said and firmly kissed my senses but I hit his chest. “Stop! I don't want... I don't want to be with you anymore because I'm not you... You're not my real wife! I will still be back. I will return to where I came from...” "You... You're going to leave me, us?" How about them, our kids, Jhed?” he asked me. “Even if I wanted to include them...you know that's not possible! Because I am not their legal mother, even though I am the twins' biological mother! You are so... You are so heartless, Lindbergh... That's why stop pretending that you cared for me!” "That's not true, love..." "I'm leaving. You will take care of them. After all...the girl you love is already there," I said calmly and gathered all my strength to push her away from me. I stood up and walked towards the door. I can't be with the man who cheated on me anymore, no matter how much I love him, it's still irrelevant. He hurt me too much. "You're not going somewhere, my kitten," he said coldly and I was even more shocked when he quickly faced me. He effortlessly slung me over his shoulder and threw me on our bed. I was about to get up but he quickly passed me. My eyes widened when he tore my dress and planted a firm kiss on my lips, covering my left breast with one of his palms. My tears immediately flowed because of what I thought he would do to me. “Stop it... Stop doing this, Xenus!” I shouted and tried to move my face away from him. He ignored me. He quickly removed his necktie and tied it around both of my wrists, which were above my head. "My love... You can't go... You can't leave me like this... You know that I'm in love with you... You are mine... Mine, alone... I'm the only one...I'm the only one you should know as your husband..." he said coldly but there was tenderness in it. There is still tenderness in his voice. What he told me today was true but I tried to ignore it. "This is... Stop it, Xenus..." I warned him. He separated both my legs and because he had given me his full weight I could not move anymore. I don't have the
I'm walking now with Cheska, we're heading to Zach's office now, I'm going to bring him lunch I know he's as hungry as he is. When we were in front of his office, I was very surprised when it suddenly opened and Zach spat out, who was looking at him indifferently. "For you". I said with the big sweaty smile. But suddenly Zach didn't have that smile when he looked at me, I looked at him with tears forming in my eyes, He gave me a cold look and said "I don't like you and even your foods so pls stop bothering me" and left. I was brought back to reality when Cheska shook me, who was also shocked by what had happened "oh Are you ok Yannieee?" she asked. I just smiled at her as a yes. Cheska took my hand and said "Let's go I'll treat you to cheer you up". A lot of people were looking at us and I just noticed, I saw the eyes of the students full of pity. Why did you just love me like that? Is it bad to love? or I just don't really accept it, but why?.
Rena, forced to flee to escape a marriage to a man as old as her father, made a spontaneous decision to marry Kellan, a stranger whose skills in homemaking were only matched by his financial acumen and his gentle demeanor. As their marriage unfolded, it took on a comforting predictability, with Kellan consistently showing himself to be reliable in every emergency. This sense of security crumbled when Rena uncovered Kellan’s true identity and the hidden motives behind their union. Enraged, she initiated a divorce and disappeared. Yet, it was not long before Kellan found her once again...
"Miss Brown, I am the butler here at your service," the butler replied. "My master wants to buy the baby in your belly." "What?!" Does that mean the abortion didn't take place? Did they kidnap her from the operating table just to buy the baby? But why her? "You..." Alice was about to ask a question, but the man in front of her calmly continued, as if he had expected her question, "You're pregnant with his child, and he needs a child. That's all I can tell you." Alice was forced to sign a surrogacy contract and eight months later gave birth to two healthy babies. Fortunately, the man was unaware of her daughter's existence. It wasn't until five years later that fate brought them together again...
To the public, she was the CEO's executive secretary. Behind closed doors, she was the wife he never officially acknowledged. Jenessa was elated when she learned that she was pregnant. But that joy was replaced with dread as her husband, Ryan, showered his affections on his first love. With a heavy heart, she chose to set him free and leave. When they met again, Ryan's attention was caught by Jenessa's protruding belly. "Whose child are you carrying?!" he demanded. But she only scoffed. "It's none of your business, my dear ex-husband!"
For seven years, Claudia allowed herself to live under Eddie's shadow. She thought that devoting herself to him would eventually win his heart, but it turned out to be nothing more than wishful thinking on her part. When they finally cut ties, Claudia did not argue or ask for any compensation. Instead, she chose her peace and left without looking back. She never imagined that Eddie would suddenly appear on her wedding day, furious and wild-eyed. He glared at her groom and declared, "I was here first!"
The day Lilah found out that she was pregnant, she caught her fiancé cheating on her. Her remorseless fiancé and his mistress almost killed her. Lilah fled for her dear life. When she returned to her hometown five years later, she happened to save a little boy's life. The boy's father turned out to be the world's richest man. Everything changed for Lilah from that moment. The man didn't let her experience any inconvenience. When her ex-fiancé bullied her, he crushed the scumbag's family and also rented out an entire island just to give Lilah a break from all the drama. He also taught Lilah's hateful father a lesson. He crushed all her enemies before she even asked. When Lilah's vile sister threw herself at him, he showed her a marriage certificate and said, "I'm happily married and my wife is much more beautiful than you are!" Lilah was shocked. "When did we ever get married? Last I checked, I was still single." With a wicked smile, he said, "Honey, we've been married for five years. Isn't it about time we had another child together?" Lilah's jaw dropped to the floor. What the hell was he talking about?
For two years, Bryan only saw Eileen as an assistant. She needed money for her mother's treatment, and he thought she'd never leave because of it. To him, it seemed fair to offer her financial help in exchange for sex. However, Bryan didn't expect to fall for her. Eileen confronted him, "You love someone else, yet you always sleep with me? You're despicable!" The moment she slammed the divorce papers down, he realized she was the the mysterious wife he married six years ago. Determined to win her back, Bryan lavished her with affection. When others mocked her origins, he gave her all his wealth, happy to be the supportive husband. Now a celebrated CEO, Eileen had everything, but Bryan found himself lost in another whirlwind...