Chapter: Chapter 10The room Levi and Mike occupied was spacious, with a bed she guessed to be a king-size—large enough to fit several people. A wide veranda opened through a sliding glass door, and like the rest of the house, the furnishings were antique. Curious, Levi stepped out onto the veranda. The moment she slid the door open, the sea stretched before her eyes. A cool breeze swept in, carrying the crisp scent of salt and waves. She closed her eyes, savoring the refreshing air, a small smile tugging at her lips before she turned back inside. But Mike was nowhere in sight. Frowning, Levi glanced around until her gaze landed on the bed. There he was, sprawled out and already making himself comfortable. “Don’t tell me I’m sleeping on the floor. Where exactly do you expect me to stay?” she demanded, hands planted firmly on her hips. “I’m tired, Levi. Just give me a minute to relax,” Mike groaned, turning on his side and hugging a pillow. Levi rolled her eyes, about to snap back, when a knock came
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Chapter: Chapter 9"You look stunning! I didn’t know you were hiding such a sexy figure," Micah teased admiringly.Levi smiled as she studied her reflection in the mirror. She wore a semi-formal dress that hugged her curves, accentuating her hips and her natural allure—enough to make any man stop and stare."Thanks. This is actually my first time wearing something like this," Levi admitted as she adjusted the V-shaped neckline of her dress. It fell just above her knees—thankfully not slit, or she would have swapped it for another outfit. The peach color suited her well, paired with a matching purse and flat sandals.She kept her accessories simple, wearing only a necklace her mother had given her. Micah, on the other hand, was dressed in an off-shoulder white gown with a yellow ribbon cinched at the waist. She looked effortlessly pretty and a little bit sultry.The two descended the staircase side by side, both smiling. Outside, Mike and his parents were already waiting inside the car.When they reache
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2025-09-05
Chapter: Chapter 8Darkness had already settled by the time the heavy rain finally stopped. Mike decided they would return to the mansion the next day, certain the roads would be too muddy and dangerous to travel at night. He didn’t want to risk their safety.He glanced at Levi, fast asleep, then shifted his gaze to the hut’s small window. That was when he caught sight of faint lights outside—beams that looked like flashlights. Curious, he stepped out to investigate.He wasn’t mistaken. Approaching were men he recognized—workers from their ranch. Most likely, his mother had sent them to fetch him and Levi, something he was deeply grateful for.As much as he wanted to wake Levi, he couldn’t bring himself to disturb her. When the men drew closer, one of them handed him a towel, which he accepted.“From, Mrs. Montenegro, sir,” one of them explained.“Good thing you found us,” Mike replied with relief. “Give me a moment—I’ll just get something inside.”Carefully, he lifted Levi into his arms, making sure no
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2025-09-04
Chapter: Chapter 7Levi could feel the solid expanse of Mike’s chest every time her back pressed against it. A strange current seemed to surge through her body, awakening something in her muscles—something she fought hard to ignore. She tightened her grip on the horse’s reins.“Are we there yet?” she complained once more.“Why, are you in such a rush?” he teased.“You ride too slowly, that’s why. Do you really think we’ll make it to our destination like this?”“Could you just shut up, woman!” Mike snapped, striking Tigrel’s flank. The horse immediately picked up speed, forcing Levi to clutch his arms for dear life. Thunder cracked above, and she screamed in shock.Mike smirked quietly to himself. Whether he admitted it or not, her tight grip on his arms stirred a sensation he had never experienced before. He frowned at the unfamiliar feeling, unsettled by it.“Great. It looks like it’s going to rain—just our luck,” Levi muttered.The sky darkened, and rain poured heavily. Ahead, they spotted a small hut
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Chapter: Chapter 6Levi descended the stairs with a slight limp. In the living room, she caught sight of Mike and Trisha being unusually sweet with each other, and she couldn’t help but grimace at the scene. Shaking her head, she made her way to the kitchen to prepare some milk. “Good morning. I thought you and Mike were supposed to get married? Why does he have another woman hanging on him?” Melba asked, her tone laced with gossip. “Yes, but that was only a contract marriage—just two years. If you read stories on apps like online reading platform you’d understand what I mean,” Levi explained casually. “Contract marriage? Does that really exist?” Melba asked in disbelief, scratching her head as though trying to figure it out. Levi couldn’t help but smile at her puzzled expression. “Yes, Melba. In Korean dramas, it’s quite common. Next time, you should join Micah when she watches them so you’ll get what I’m saying. You’re always working—you need to take some time to enjoy heart-fluttering love storie
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Chapter: Chapter 5“Melba, where’s Mrs. Montenegro?” Levi asked the housekeeper, who was busy preparing dinner. Since she had nothing better to do, she decided to help.“In her room, resting. You’ve grown into such a fine beautiful woman. You’re so gorgeous—just like your mother,” the old woman said with a smile.Levi chuckled as she began slicing onions. “Not now, Melba, don’t flatter me. I don’t even have money to pay you for that compliment. But… thank you.”“It’s true, though. And I heard a little rumor…” Melba lowered her voice mischievously. “They say you’re getting married to Mike. Is it true?”Levi froze, startled by how gossipy the woman could be. She turned to face her and gave a small nod. Melba gasped and quickly covered her mouth.“Heavens! So the rumors are true. But how did that happen? You two could never stand each other since you were children!”“I’d rather not talk about it,” Levi replied flatly. “What matters is that we’ve brought Mrs. Montenegro here. She needs fresh air—back in the
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2025-09-02
Chapter: Kabanata 12Ayon sa nais ni Mr. Ares Walton ay naging personal assistant ako sa kompanya kung saan siya ang CEO. And I accept his punishment, kaysa naman magmukmok ako sa malawak na mansion na kinaroroonan. Tulad sa mansion ay takot din sa akin ang ilang mga employees ni Mr. Walton. Naitanong ko na lamang sa sarili kung masamang-masama ba talaga ang ugali meron si Lavinia? Hindi ko napigilan na magpakawala ng isang marahas na buntong-hininga. Hayan na naman ang iniisip kong si Philip. I want to know kung kumusta na nga ba ito? "Dàmn it, where's my dàmn coffee?" Napaigtad ako nang marinig ang tila naiinip na boses ni Mr. Walton. Napalunok ako at nagmamadaling dinampot ang tasa ng kape saka mabilis na pumasok sa loob ng opisina nito. "Here's your coffee, s—sir," ani ko na medyo nauutal pa. "Bullsh-t, Lavinia! Sa tingin mo ba maniniwala ako sa mga paandar mong 'yan? Para ano, para maawa ako sa'yo? That's bullsh-t!" "Wala akong pakialam, ginagawa ko lang ang trabaho ko. Basta ako, hin
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2025-08-29
Chapter: Kabanata 11"Bakit malungkot ka?" nakangiting tanong ko kay Adam. "Hindi ko rin po alam, sana po okay lang sa boyfriend niyo na tawagin kitang mommy." "Cally?" Kapwa kami napalingon ni Adam sa tumawag sa aking pangalan kasabay ng malakas na pagtibok ng aking puso nang marinig ang pamilyar na boses ng aking pinakamamahal na si Philip. Awtomatikong nag-uunahan sa pagtulo ang mga luha mula sa aking mga mata. "Mommy..." Narinig kong sambit ni Adam. Matagal bago ako nakapagsalita dahil sa matinding emosyon na lumukob sa aking dibdib. Sino ba naman ang mag-aakalang magkikita kami ni Philip sa party na ito gayong hindi naman siya mahilig sa mga parties gaya ng sinabi niya sa akin noon. "Cally, I'm looking for you and I never thought that we would meet here. Mommy? How can you explain it to me?" Kitang-kita ko ang iba't ibang emosyon sa anyo ng aking katipan. "Philip, just let me explain, please?" pakiusap ko. Mabilis na hinawakan ko siya sa mga kamay ng mahigpit. Ngunit gano'n na lamang ang g
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2025-08-17
Chapter: Kabanata 10Kahit ayokong sumama sa party na ito ay pinilit parin ako ni Ares, kaya wala akong nagawa kundi ang makipagsabayan sa mga taong nakakasalamuha. "Ate Arrianne is here and she was dying to see you," bulong sa akin ni Ares. Kasalukuyang nakahawak si Adam sa aking mga kamay. Ayaw sana ni Ares na isama namin si Adam sa party pero ako ang nagpupumilit na isama ang bata. "Who is she?" takang-tanong ko dahilan para kumunot ang noo ni Ares. "You're such a pathetic woman, Lavinia." "Sinabi ko na sa'yo na hindi ako si Lavinia kaya huwag kang magtaka kung bakit tinatanong ko pa sa'yo kung sino ang Arrianne na sinasabi mo," mataray kong sagot kay Ares. Hindi nakaligtas sa aking paningin ang pag-igting ng mga panga nito. "Stop fooling around, Lavinia." "I'm not fooling around, Mr. Walton. Hindi ako magsasawang ipagsiksikan sa'yo na hindi ako ang bàliw mong asawa," sagot ko sa mahina paring boses na kami lamang ang nakakarinig. "Hijo!" Nag-angat ako ng tingin nang marinig ang boses ng
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Chapter: Kabanata 9"Alam mo bang ngayon lang nakaramdam ng ganyang pagmamahal si Adam?" Tila kumurot sa aking puso ang sinabi ni Micah. "Ano bang klaseng ina si Lavinia at bakit pagmamahal man lamang sa kanyang sariling anak ay hindi niya maibigay?" "Honestly, ayaw niya ng bata. Bata pa lang si Adam ay lumaki sa pangangalaga ng kanyang Yaya Percy." Naalala ko ang may edad na babae na palaging masama ni Adam na kapag nakikita ako ay tila parang nakakita ng multo. "Bakit pa siya nagbuntis kung ayaw naman pala niya sa bata?" Hindi ko maitago ang iritasyon sa sariling boses. Kasalukuyang nakamasid lang kami ni Micah kay Adam na ngayo'y busy sa ilang assignments sa school. Lumalapit lang sa gawi namin ni Micah kapag may nais itanong na hindi naintindihan. "I guess I have to go," ani Micah. Humugot ako ng isang malalim na buntong-hininga. "Don't worry, mahahanap din natin si Lavinia. Gagawin ko ang lahat ng makakaya." Sinalubong ko ang seryosong mga mata ni Ms. Tan. Hinawakan ng mahigpit ang aki
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Chapter: Kabanata 8"Hindi ako ang dapat pagsabihan mo niya'n kundi ang totoong may sala," inis kong sagot at tinalikuran na lamang si Micah. "Mommy!" tawag ni Adam sa akin. Napalingon ako sa kanya at ngumiti. "Diyan ka na muna kay Tita Micah mo, Adam. Please, kindly accompany here dahil wala akong nais i-kwento sa kanya kundi patunayan na hindi ako ang mommy mo." "Mommy...," usal na lamang ni Adam. Sumilay ang pilit na ngiti sa aking mga labi. Mabuti na lamang at nakinig si Adam sa sinabi ko. "Alright, mom." "Thanks, sweetie," ani ko saka naglakad patungo sa hardin. Mabuti na lamang at hindi na ako ikinulong ni Ares sa kwarto. Masyadong mataas ang malahiganteng gate ng mansion na ito at imposibleng makatakas ako rito. Maliban na lamang kung pag-aaralan ko ang mga sekretong labasan. "Inay, itay, nasaan na ba kayo?" bulong ko na lamang sa hangin. Niyakap ko ang sarili. Ano kayang naghihintay na kapalaran sa akin sa buhay ng mag-ama? Sinu-sino pa kaya ang mga taong ma encounter ko bilang
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2025-08-11
Chapter: Kabanata 7"Please... maniwala ka naman sa akin, ako si Cally at hindi si Lavinia." Narinig ko ang marahas na buntong-hininga ni Ms. Tan. Pagdakay pinakatitigan ako ng maigi. "Hindi ko alam kung ano na namang paandar mo, Lav. Pwede bang tumigil ka na?" "Hindi nga ako si Lavinia. Ako si Cally Janeiro," muling giit ko kahit alam kong imposibleng mangyaring paniwalaan niya ako. "Bilang kaibigan mo alam mong hindi ko kinukunsinti ang mga maling gawa mo, Lav. Could you please stop this nonsense kahit alang-alang man lang kay Adam? Ano na namang palabas 'to? Na kunwari bait-baitan ka, for what, Lav?" Hindi ko na alam kung paano ko nga ba sasabihin at kung saan pwedeng mag-umpisa gayong sarado rin ang utak ni Micah na ako'y pakinggan. Mukhang wala na yata akong pag-asa. "Ano'ng plano mo ngayon?" tanong ni Micah sa akin. "Ang makauwi sa bahay ng aking inay at itay," diretsang sagot ko. "Ewan ko sa'yo, siguro nga nababaliw ka na gaya ng sinabi ni Ares sa'kin. Ilang beses ko bang sinabi
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