Chapter: Chapter 80For a moment, Raven wondered if his ears were deceiving him. He stepped closer to Azzmi’s bedroom door and pressed his face lightly against it.When he clearly heard her crying, a smirk spread across his lips. She was crying, and it felt delicious to see her miserable. It seemed like he’d finally gotten his revenge.She must have come to his room and heard Zerra moaning.What a hypocrite. She acted like she didn’t want him, yet the sound of him with someone else hurt her this much.Part of him wanted to stay longer, just listening to her wallow in that bed. But he decided against it. He’d heard enough to know that the score was settled.She didn’t wear the lingerie for him on their wedding night, but being alone finally got to her. She’d never be Zerra.As he walked away, he chuckled softly.There had been so many times Azzmi acted like she was untouchable, confident and proud. But that was only because she knew he couldn’t get rid of her. After all, he needed her to satisfy his paren
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Chapter: Chapter 79It had been a long day for her, dealing with the press, taking family pictures, her feet aching from wearing heels for so long, and her mouth still sore from forcing a smile. She sat on her big white bed, thinking about the good sleep that awaited her. She had just tied her hair up and was wearing her new silky blue pajamas.Suddenly, there was a knock at her bedroom door.It wasn’t the maids, she hadn’t asked for anyone. She wondered if it was Raven. Her heart started racing. Was he here to...? No, he had already said he wouldn’t touch her. She wouldn’t let that happen.She took a deep breath, got up, and felt her bare feet sink into the soft gray carpet as she walked over to open the door.There he was, standing in the doorway, his eyes scanning her from head to toe. They didn’t meet hers. She noticed his hair was a little messy and the red mark on his lips. He must have been with Zerra. He should be there with her, not here with her.He didn’t speak right away. He just stared at he
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Chapter: Chapter 78Raven stood there, finally married, just as his father had wanted. This was the only way he could take over the company.It felt unfair. As the firstborn son, it should have been his right to take charge. He never wanted to marry Azzmi, but he had no choice.He wished things didn’t have to be like this. It was frustrating. He should be taking pictures with Zerra as his wife right now, not Azzmi. He knew it hurt her to see him with Azzmi, even if it was just for the press. He’d make it up to her later.Kissing Azzmi hadn’t felt right. That was why he didn’t open his mouth when they were pronounced husband and wife.To his surprise, Azzmi didn’t even move her lips when their lips touched. How could she not want to kiss him?He’d have to get back at her for this. It had only been an hour since the ceremony, and she was already acting proud, just because she wasn’t “Azzmi” anymore.It didn’t help that his family loved her. Everyone, even his younger brother, adored her. How could they lov
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Chapter: Chapter 76Years Passed…It was already ten minutes past six, and Azzmi sat alone in the grand suite, the silence stretching around her. She stared at the clock, feeling the weight of the waiting. This was supposed to be the moment she met Raven Bamford, her future husband. But even though she knew a little about him from news articles, in person, he was still a complete stranger.They had spoken only twice before, both times with their parents around. The first at a corporate event, when they were introduced. The second at her father’s birthday party, which Raven’s father had organized. After that, they had hardly exchanged a word. She had tried to talk to him that day, but he’d seemed to avoid her. And even now, she couldn’t figure out why.Tonight, however, they were supposed to be alone. He had asked her to meet him here. Yet, despite telling her to come early, he was late. The question started to nag at her, would he even show up at all?As she waited, Azzmi glanced around the room. Everyth
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Chapter: Chapter 77Azzmi froze, her eyes locked on Raven and Zerra as they kissed. Her heart raced so fast that she could hear it thundering in her ears. She couldn’t take it anymore and quickly looked away. But even then, she could still hear Zerra moaning softly against Raven’s lips, and it made her blood boil. It wasn’t because she wanted to kiss him, no way, but because this was happening right in front of her. They were so shameless.Finally, they broke apart. Zerra giggled and ran her thumb over Raven’s lips, which were red from the kiss.“Babe, you ruined my lipstick,” she said, her voice playful and flirty.“You know I always do,” he replied, smirking. “Come here.”They moved closer to Azzmi, and she kept her head down, feeling the sweat form on her forehead. She tried to keep her emotions in check.“Babe, meet Azzmi, my future wife, on paper,” Raven said, his voice indifferent as he gestured to her. Azzmi did her best to hide her disgust.In any other situation, she should have smiled and prete
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Chapter: Chapter 75“What a joke!” Shantal muttered inwardly, rolling her eyes. She wondered, “What do I have to do to make Natalie understand that she’s just an idiot?”“Miss Tisdon, what are you talking about? Do you really think I hate you because you stole Ullysis from me?”“Isn’t that the truth?”Natalie laughed, her eyes flickering with amusement.Keeping her calm eyes on Natalie, Shantal replied, “Let me talk some sense into you. Do you know why people hate worms so much? Well, because worms are disgusting. Toilets are probably their favorite places, but no matter where they are or what they do, they’ll always be nasty, miserable worms. As Shantal gave the speech about worms, Natalie’s eyes widened in shock. She couldn’t believe Shantal would say something like that.“Miss Tisdon, if you don’t understand my words, then I strongly recommend you take a course at the language center. It seems you haven’t mastered English yet. Without excellent language skills, you’ll never be able to learn anything p
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Chapter: Chapter 35Nasasanay na si Helena Pearl sa kanyang bagong schedule. Sa nakalipas na tatlong araw, hinatid niya si Lucas sa paaralan, nagkaroon ng ilang oras para magpahinga sa bahay, at pagkatapos ay dumiretso sa ospital para sa kanyang trabaho.Ngunit ang kinatatakutan niya ay ang darating na katapusan ng linggo. Kailangan niyang sabihin kay Lucas ang tungkol sa kanyang ama. Hindi pa rin siya sigurado kung handa na siya para rito.Kararating lang niya sa ospital nang mabangga siya ni Eana, ang matagal nang katulong ng kanyang ama."Helena, andiyan ka na pala," bati ni Eana."Eana, akala ko nasa bakasyon ka. Bakit ka nandito?" tanong ni Helena Pearl, nagtataka. Sa nakalipas na ilang taon, bihira rin namang magpahinga si Eana dahil sa trabaho ng kanyang ama. Ngayon na si William ay nasa tatlong linggong bakasyon, dapat sana ay naka-leave rin si Eana."Helena, nakatanggap ako ng tawag mula sa Organ Center," paliwanag ni Eana. "Gusto daw ng isang pasyente na mul
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Chapter: Chapter 34“Maligayang Anibersaryo, lola at lolo!” bati ni Lucas habang hawak ang cake sa dining room sa madaling araw.Nasa likuran niya si Helena Pearl, ang kanyang ina.“Maligayang Anibersaryo, nanay at tatay!” dagdag ni Helena Pearl.Hinalikan nina Helena Pearl at Lucas sina William at Eleanor sa pisngi. Pagkatapos, iniabot ni Helena Pearl ang isang sobre sa kanyang ama.“Tulad ng ipinangako, ito ang iyong anibersaryo na paglalakbay!”“Anniversary trip?” Nanlaki ang mata ni Eleanor sa gulat. Lumingon siya kay William.“Matagal mo na bang alam ito? Kaya ka nag-leave ng tatlong linggo?” tanong niya.“Tatlong linggo,” sagot ni William. “At oo, kailangan ko na rin ng bakasyon. Matagal na rin akong naghihintay.”“Hindi ko alam kung puwede ako… Sino ang mag-aalaga kay Lucas?” tanong ni Eleanor, halatang nag-aalala.Nakaramdam ng konsensya
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Chapter: Chapter 33Kinabukasan, umalis si Moises Floyd patungong Hamlin City. Lumalawak ang kanilang negosyo sa pananalapi sa buong bansa, at unti-unti nang nagbubukas ng mga sangay sa iba't ibang lungsod. Ang araw na iyon ay ang groundbreaking ceremony ng kanilang bagong opisina, kaya’t kailangan niyang personal na dumalo at suriin ang lugar.“Sir… um, nakatulog ka ba talaga?” tanong ni James, habang pinagmamasdan siya mula sa loob ng sasakyan. Nagmamaneho na sila papunta sa site. “Dapat uminom ka ng sleeping pills.”“Dalawang oras lang. Dalawang oras akong natulog. Sinisikap kong huwag maging dependent,” malinaw na sagot ni Moises Floyd. “Inalagaan mo ba si Miss Dones?”“Yes, Sir. Binigyan na siya ng HR Department ng notice of termination,” sagot ni James.“She broke the number one rule, James. Ayoko nga namang pigilan ang mga babae sa pagtatrabaho sa kumpanya, pero kailangan nilang maintindiha
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Chapter: Chapter 32“Mommy, sinong kamukha ko?” ulit na tanong ni Lucas.“Sino pa bang kamukha mo kundi ikaw—ang pinakagwapong bata sa Warlington International School, Lucas Larson!” sagot ni Keith, may ngiti.“Minsan, wala kang kamukha,” dagdag niya, “dahil kakaiba ka lang.”“Halika, sabihin mo sa akin. Sino ang pinakamainit na bata sa block?” tanong ni Keith, mapaglaro.Tumawa si Lucas. “Uto tiyuhin, Keith!” sagot niya.Nanatili si Keith, pinupuri si Lucas at itinuro ang kanyang mga natatanging katangian. Sa sandaling iyon, nakalimutan ng bata ang unang tanong niya.Mula sa tabi ni Keith, bumulong si Helena Pearl, “Salamat,” habang pinipigilan niyang hindi maipakita ang lungkot sa kanyang mata.Nagkaroon ang mga Larsons ng masayang hapunan kasama si Keith. Inalok ni Eleanor na hugasan si Lucas para sa gabi, habang si Helena Pearl ay lumabas sa patio para sa maikling pag-uus
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Chapter: Chapter 31Lumipas ang mahigit pitong taon.Sa Warrington Hospital, Operating Room 1.“Scalpel,” utos ng babae sa asul na scrub. Nakasuot siya ng surgical loupe, at ang kanyang mga mata ay nakatutok sa dibdib ng pasyente. Walang pag-aalinlangan, hinati niya ang balat.Ang buong operating room ay nakatutok sa kanya, tumutulong sa punong siruhano ng Warrington Hospital. Sa araw na iyon, ang doktor, na naging tanyag sa loob lamang ng isang taon dahil sa mataas na success rate sa chest surgeries, ay may dalawang hindi inaasahang operasyon na sunod-sunod.Dalawang oras ang nakalipas, matagumpay niyang naalis ang sirang tissue sa baga ng isang pasyente. Ngayon, sa kanyang pangalawang operasyon, nagsasagawa siya ng open heart surgery sa isang pasyente na may ruptured aortic aneurysm. Ang sitwasyon ay labis na delikado, at hindi niya maaaring ipagpaliban ang operasyon.Ang pasyente ay konektado sa heart-lung machine, pansamantalang gumaganap bilang puso hab
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Chapter: Chapter 30“Paumanhin, Moises Floyd. Si Doctor Larson ay wala rin sa Hamlin,” sabi ni Keith sa kabilang linya. Napabuntong-hininga si Moises, at mabilis na lumubog ang kanyang puso.“Paano ang private investigator na kinuha mo? Mayroon ba siyang anumang resulta?” tanong ni Keith. “Sino ba ulit yung PI? Mr. Ren Austen, oo—kamusta siya?”“Kakaiba, wala,” sagot ni Moises Floyd.Nakaramdam siya ng kakaibang pangamba. Si G. Austen ay ang parehong tao na nakatulong sa kanya noon sa kaso ni Molly, at sa kabila ng karanasang iyon, hindi niya mahanap si Doctor Larson. Ngunit nagtiwala siya sa detective dahil sa kanyang nakaraan.Bukod sa pagkuha ng pribadong imbestigador, ginawa ni Moises Floyd ang hindi pa niya sinubukan: gumawa siya ng sariling social media account. Tinulungan siya ni James, ang kanyang assistant, sa pag-setup.Sinubukan niyang tiktikan ang mga kaibigan ni Helena Pearl gamit ang pekeng pangalan,
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