Chapter: Chapter 323I was about to leave but I couldn't. I don't want to leave her behind. I don't want to be away from her again. That's why I came back, and I am glad that I did because I can save her from my mother's abuse."That's enough, Mom," I warned as I stopped my mother from slapping Anya.I let go of my mother's hand, not slamming it down, but with enough force to make her feel my anger.She stepped back slightly in shock. Her angry expression was instantly replaced by a tremble of disbelief upon seeing me."L-Lucas? What….what are you doing here? I thought you already left?" Mom asked, shocked.I didn't answer her. Instead, I slowly shifted my gaze to Anya.I looked at her cheeks, drenched in tears, seeing her like this hurt me, too.I took a deep breath and turned back to my mother."This is too much, Mom," I said, my voice carrying a warning. "Huwag mo siyang idadamay sa mga usapin na wala ka namang kinalaman.""Wala akong kinalaman?!" Mom snapped back, the anger returning to her voice. "Lu
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Chapter: Chapter 322"Are you ready to tell me everything now, Anya?" I asked, my eyes remained fixed on the road as the car slowly stopped on a quieter side of the street. I'm really hoping that we could still talk things out because I miss her so much. I wanted to hold her again like back then. I hope that we can talk freely and go back to each other's life and live on as if nothing could break us.But she took a deep breath. My grip on the wheel tightened. I have a bad feeling about her actions. I couldn't help but feel like she wants to put an end on this. Why can't I change her mind and stay? Am I not really worth fighting for? What is she so afraid of?Instead of bringing out the truth and telling me the reason why she left back then, she chose to lie once more. "Wala na akong nararamdaman para sa iyo, Lucas," she said coldly, her voice forced and steady even though the corners of her eyes were growing teary. She truly couldn't say it. Why, for the love of god, can't she be honest? I won't hurt her
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Chapter: Chapter 321Just when I decided to make a move on her to bring her back. Anya was avoiding me.Her body collided hard against mine. The impact was strong enough to throw her off balance, and she would have hit the floor if I hadn't instinctively reached out and grabbed her arm. The familiar scent of her perfume instantly filled the air. A scent that used to feel like home, but now only tasted like betrayal.Slowly, she raised her gaze, and her eyes met mine. It was wide, guarded, with quiet panic. Without a word, she jerked her arm away from my grip, took a step back, and tried to walk past me as if I were a complete stranger. Not a single word, not even a glance back. She wanted to act like she didn't care, like I meant nothing to her. It all frustrates me. Why can't I have her back when she's now infront of me?So, before she could take another step, my voice cut through the quiet hallway, freezing her in her tracks.“Running again? That's rude. You didn't even apologize for bumping into me.”
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Chapter: Chapter 320My chest was beating so fast when I arrived at Cebu. I didn't even got a wink of sleep because I was eager to see her again. But when I went inside the hotel she was working in, I just stood at the hotel reception counter, my chest tight as I forced my breathing to stay even and controlled. Seeing her made my pulse race wildly. It feels so long. I miss my Anya. I still love her. I didn't even stopped. Not even for a bit. My eyes locked onto hers. I couldn't stop searching every line of her face which I missed dearly. I am scared. What if she doesn't feel the same anymore? Does she have someone new right now? God, I hope not because the only person I want by her side is me. I’m selfish. I don't want her to end up with somebody else. My Anya is mine alone. "Good afternoon, sir," She greeted me professionally which took a blow in my heart. She looks unaffected by my presence. Why is that? Have she finally moved on? "Welcome to the hotel. How may I help you today?" I gritted my teeth
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Chapter: Chapter 319The calendar on my desk changed year after year, but the numbers meant nothing to me. They were just meaningless passage of time, markers of a life I had paused the day she vanished.It was late afternoon when the private elevator make a sound, announcing an arrival I hadn't asked for. Footsteps echoed across the floor, heavy and familiar.I didn't look up from the papers spread across my desk. I didn't need to."The front desk has orders not to let anyone up, Nathan," I said.Nathan didn't answer right away. I heard the rustle of fabric as he pulled out the chair opposite me and sat down uninvited. When I finally raised my eyes, I found him staring at me with a look I had grown to despise. He’s looking at me as if I'm pitiful."You still look soulless, Lucas," Nathan said quietly, his tone devoid of its usual mocking edge. It was just a flat, devastating statement of fact. "Look at you. Are you even eating properly? Why don't you hire a maid?"I leaned back in my leather chair, letti
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Chapter: Chapter 318I couldn't just sit here and wait. Every second I spent standing in this empty penthouse felt like slow agony.I grabbed my keys and bolted out the door. My mind was a mess but one location was on my mind. Her family's house. If she had left me, she must have gone home again. Right. Maybe she was overthinking things again and I'll go to her to assure her that my feelings will never change regardless of who she is.I practically flew down the highway, pushing the engine to its limits, ignoring the speed indicators in the passing streetlights.By the time I reached her quiet neighborhood. I slammed my car door shut and practically sprinted up the alleyway toward her family’s house.I knocked, but silence greeted me as I went there. The doors were closed and not even a single light was open.I banged again, harder this time. "Anya, are you in there?"I leaned against the window, cupping my hands around my eyes to peer through the dark glass. If seems no one was around.I stumbled backwar
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