ANOTHER DAY ROTTING IN VAIN
Van and Demani's story began like any other typical love story you read in books or watch in movies. They met, fell in love, got married, and planned a future together. They seemed perfect for each other, and their family even called them "the perfect couple." But like any regular married couple, Van and Demani went through a series of arguments and misunderstandings. They had their ups and downs, too. But because they loved each other so much, they tried to get through it all, hand in hand.
Until Demani had a miscarriage... and Van cheated on their marriage.
From there, everything began to unravel. They couldn’t fix their problems, and eventually, they separated.
They went through a bitter breakup, and Demani thought she would never hear from her husband again.
Until two years later, Demani received a letter from Van’s lawyer.
Van had been involved in an accident and needed surgery in the United States. One of the requirements for him to leave was to have a family member accompany him. And who else could it be but Demani? They were technically still married because Van had never filed for annulment.
Despite her doubts, Demani agreed to help.
But there was one condition: They would legally separate after the surgery.
But Van had other plans...
Basahin
Chapter: CHAPTER 047 - SuspicionDemani covered her mouth with one hand, stifling a sharp gasp as her heart pounded in her chest.Why on earth would Lily call this late at night just to ask something so personal? What business did she have prying into the private cracks of their marriage? What gave her the right to ask about things that only she and Van should be discussing?And more importantly… why did Van share it with her?Demani’s stomach twisted. She knew Lily was his best friend, had been for years. But there had to be boundaries. There should be boundaries. Their marriage issues weren’t for public consumption, and certainly not for late-night conversations with another woman; best friend or not.
Huling Na-update: 2025-07-27
Chapter: CHAPTER 046 - Before the Storm BreaksVan took the cup of coffee, turned his back, and walked out of the kitchen.Heart pounding with frustration, she followed him.“No, don’t turn your back on me, Van. What do you want me to do, huh? Cut off my family? Stop talking to them? Avoid seeing them? What exactly do you want? For me to stay locked in this house and die of boredom?”“No one dies of boredom, Demani—”“That’s not the point! What I’m trying to say is that I need to go out and distract myself when you’re not here. And I find comfort when I’m with my family! I feel supported, like I’m not alone. Unlike in this house where I’m by myself the whole day. Even in the past few days when you’ve been home, it still felt like you weren’t really here—”“I don’t want to argue with you, Demani.&rdquo
Huling Na-update: 2025-07-26
Chapter: CHAPTER 045 - Not Like BeforeDemani let out a quiet groan the moment she saw Van’s car parked in their driveway.She quickly paid the taxi and rushed inside the gate.As she made her way to the front door, Demani instinctively glanced down at her wristwatch. The glowing numbers read 6:45 PM. Her brows furrowed slightly.Why was Van home so early?It caught her off guard. For the past several days, since the tension between them had grown unbearable, he hadn’t been coming home until well past ten. Before all the arguments, before the distance grew between them, 7:30 PM had been his usual time, just enough for dinner and a little quiet time together.But now, it was barely a quarter to seven. H
Huling Na-update: 2025-07-25
Chapter: CHAPTER 044 - The Cost of Good IntentionsThere, she could no longer hold herself back. The words slipped out and so did her tears. She couldn't stop them from falling."Me? You're blaming me again?""Isn’t it true? If you truly considered my family as your own, you wouldn’t think this way about them. If you saw my cousins as part of our family, you wouldn’t react like this. You didn’t even ask me why I did it!""Fine! Then tell me. Why did you do it, Demani? Because your cousins once again pulled on your heartstrings?""Jimmy’s business was on the verge of collapsing, and it was stressing Maureen out! She’s pregnant, and if I didn’t help, she might end up giving birth and living on the street!""This is Jimmy’s fault, Demani! Even if you hadn’t said it, I already knew this happened because of his gambling. He should be the one
Huling Na-update: 2025-07-24
Chapter: CHAPTER 043 - This Isn’t What They PromisedDemani removed her apron the moment she heard the sound of her husband’s car pulling into the garage. Perfect timing. She had just finished cooking and setting the table for dinner.She tossed the apron onto the clean kitchen counter, stepped into the small restroom attached to the kitchen, and quickly checked her reflection in the mirror. Once she was satisfied with how she looked, she walked out and headed toward the front door to greet Van.Just as she reached the door, it opened.She immediately put on a wide, welcoming smile— but the moment she saw the blank, unreadable expression on Van’s face, her smile vanished.Van walked in, holding his coat in one hand. He gave her the briefest glance before walking past her without a word, head
Huling Na-update: 2025-07-23
Chapter: CHAPTER 042 - A Letter Meant for Her“I still can’t believe you actually hired me to work here in your company,” Lily said, shaking her head with a small, incredulous laugh. She stood by his desk, arms crossed loosely, her eyes scanning the office in amusement and mild awe. “Honestly, I thought you were just joking when you offered me the job.”Van glanced up from the papers he was signing, the corners of his mouth lifting into a small smile. There was a glint of fondness in his eyes; half amusement, half nostalgia, as he looked at her.“Well,” he said, setting the pen down and leaning back in his chair, “I figured you needed something to keep you occupied while you’re here in the country. And maybe a little structure, too. You always did get bored too easily.”Lily laughed, brus
Huling Na-update: 2025-07-22
PAINT ME NAKED
One night. One kiss. One unforgettable love that time couldn’t erase.
Phillian Zodiac has spent ten years searching for the woman who slipped through his fingers after a single night of passion. A free-spirited fisherman bound to the tides of Alcaraz, he never expected her to return — and certainly not like this.
Therese Cataley "Calley" El Mundo vanished a decade ago, running from a deadly diagnosis and a broken past. Now a successful pediatrician, she returns home only to find herself trapped once again — this time by a family desperate to claim her fortune at any cost.
When fate throws her back into Phillian’s world, old sparks ignite and secrets rise with the tide. But danger is closing in. As betrayal, abduction, and long-buried lies surface, Phillian and Calley must fight for their lives — and the second chance neither thought they’d get.
Love lost them once.
This time, it will save them both.
Basahin
Chapter: Chapter 215Calley didn’t know how long she had been staring at the painting hanging above the headboard in Phillian’s room. It was a different painting now—not the one he had once made for her.Of course, Phillian had taken that down. Why wouldn’t he?But…Her gaze wandered across the room, unsettled. Why had
Huling Na-update: 2025-09-25
Chapter: Chapter 214The loud ringtone jolted Calley awake, making her straighten in her seat. She turned her head to the side, catching sight of Phillian still focused on the wheel, driving steadily.She blinked, groggy. She hadn’t even realized she had fallen asleep. Shaking off the haze, she shifted her gaze out the
Huling Na-update: 2025-09-25
Chapter: Chapter 213“Phillian! What are you doing?! You can’t force me to come back to Asteria!”“Who told you I’m bringing you back there?”She froze.Where was Phillian planning to take her?When the only possible place dawned on her, she gasped. But she didn’t have the chance to speak again before they reached the t
Huling Na-update: 2025-09-24
Chapter: Chapter 212“Ugh, you look terrible.”That was the first thing Sacred said when they met, two days after she had confirmed her condition. They met at a restaurant near her apartment.“I had to fly all the way from Texas just to meet you,” he said as he sat across from her, his gaze fixed. “Make sure this is wor
Huling Na-update: 2025-09-24
Chapter: Chapter 211Her health hadn’t been in its best shape either. She frequently felt hungry yet lethargic, and fatigue seemed to cling to her like a shadow. At first, she barely thought much of it, convincing herself that she was simply lacking physical activity, which explained the sluggishness in her movements.T
Huling Na-update: 2025-09-24
Chapter: Chapter 210The next morning, after that conversation with Sacred, at around eight, Calley checked out of the hotel. She lingered in the lobby while the staff inspected her room. She sipped coffee and buried herself in a book. She was so absorbed that she jumped slightly when someone suddenly sat across from he
Huling Na-update: 2025-09-24
Chapter: CHAPTER 106 - Special Chapter 006Rome woke up with a start. She stirred from sleep, dizzy and sluggish as she tried to shift in bed. Her head throbbed, and she instinctively brought a hand to her temple. Morning light poured through the open curtains, casting a golden hue across the room. She had forgotten to pull them shut the night before, and now the sun was unforgiving.Her head was spinning.And she knew exactly why.The entire bottle of red wine she downed last night. This hangover was expected. She had braced herself for this. After all, this wasn’t her first time losing control to alcohol. But unlike that night ten years ago, this time... she remembered everything.Every single moment.The memory rushed in like a wave, and she turned her head t
Huling Na-update: 2025-07-18
Chapter: CHAPTER 105 - Special Chapter 005Two hours had passed since Rome first heard the slow creak of the garage gate opening across the street. Jiggy was finally back from bringing her daughters to their ever-perfect, ever-loving father.The moment it fully sank in that Carol and Cayla were no longer beside her, a fresh wave of tears filled her eyes. She took another desperate gulp from her wine glass, as if the alcohol could dull the ache clawing at her chest.God. She had nearly emptied the whole bottle of red wine in just under an hour. And it wasn’t just any bottle. It was one of the finest they had stocked in the house. Rich. Expensive. Potent.But not even that could get her drunk.She wasn’t even used to drinking. In her mind, alcohol never solved anything. If it brought joy to anyone, it was probably Carol, who giggled every time she saw adults acting silly after a drink.Rome bit down
Huling Na-update: 2025-07-17
Chapter: CHAPTER 104 - Special Chapter 00436 hours later.Cayson had just returned to the mansion from the hotel where his illegitimate son was staying when he received a phone call. The moment he saw his wife’s name flash on the screen, he dropped everything in his hands and immediately answered.“This is so frustrating, Rosenda Marie. You really let more than a day pass before calling me?”His voice brimmed with anger. He had waited two long days for this call. In desperation, he even tried reaching out through all of Rome’s social media accounts, but she remained silent. No replies, no updates. Cayson grew more anxious with every passing hour.Worried out of his mind, he eventually went to her parents, who were just as shocked to find out that Rome and the girls had left the country. They had no idea. Even
Huling Na-update: 2025-07-16
Chapter: CHAPTER 103 - Special Chapter 003Rome was awakened that night by the subtle sound of their bedroom door opening and closing. She opened her eyes and listened closely. The room was dark and silent, the only audible noise was the soft hum of the AC system.She wasn’t the kind of person who easily woke up at every sound, but she couldn’t explain why her senses were suddenly alert, reacting to the faint creak of the door.Wait. The door opened and closed?She sat up in bed and instinctively looked to her side.Cayson wasn’t there.Her brows drew together in confusion as she glanced toward the bathroom. The door was open, but the lights were off. There was no way it was the bathroom door she heard.H
Huling Na-update: 2025-07-15
Chapter: CHAPTER 102 - Special Chapter 002Rome stood stiffly by the front door, arms crossed, her eyes fixed on the car parked just outside. It was already past six in the evening. The five minutes Cayson had promised had turned into an hour.One whole hour before he finally came home.And she was furious. Her entire body was trembling with frustration, and though she'd been wanting to lie down to calm her nerves, she held off. She needed to speak to Cayson before he faced the kids.When he stepped out of the car, their eyes immediately locked. He offered her a soft smile as he shut the door and started walking toward her. As he got close enough to lean in for a kiss, she raised one hand and placed it firmly on his chest to stop him — keeping a careful, deliberate distance between them.
Huling Na-update: 2025-07-14
Chapter: CHAPTER 101 - Special Chapter 001Special Chapters 001 to 006 were oginally only available on the book version of this novel. Hope you love them!***Rome had been glancing at her wristwatch repeatedly while seated on the garden set, watching her two daughters chase after their great-grandmother Althea Montemayor’s newly purchased puppy. It was a French bulldog. And while the kids tried to catch the little dog, their two-year-old Labrador Retriever, Dolly, was right behind them, happily joining the chase.It was past five in the afternoon. She had been waiting for her husband to arrive from work. He had promised to be home by 4:30 PM, as they were supposed to catch their flight to Bali — their favorite country to visit — just in time for the school break. The kids had a two-week vacation, and she thought it would be the perfect time for a family getaway.
Huling Na-update: 2025-07-13
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