Chapter: Chapter 103: Off LimitsOn his way to meet Zerra and make things right between them, Raven decides to speak with Raicko first. While he could warn him over the phone, he feels it won’t be enough. Raicko needs to see that Raven is serious.“I shouldn’t take long,” Raven thinks. “Afterwards, I’ll be with my girl until tomorrow. I never want to see her look so upset again. All that because I didn’t pick up her calls or messages? That won’t happen again.”He hasn’t even bothered to check the articles that have been posted. He knows some of them are about Myca, but others are about his actions as a caring husband to his wife.As he thinks about it, Raven remembers how he felt when he carried Zerra in his arms and spoke to the press. It was a moment of truth, but does it even matter?Still, he can’t forget how Zerra hid her face in his chest after his speech. It was a powerful act, one he won't easily forget.When he pulls up to the mall, Raven sees Raicko’s car in the parking lot. Raicko is leaning against it, bu
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Chapter: Chapter 102: Mine To CarryAzzmi knows if she had taken it easy on her injured leg, she wouldn’t be going through this right now. But honestly, she has no regrets. She wanted to see the hospital, the children, and everyone around. It was her first time here, and it was still worth it.She knows she should be in the boardroom right now for her first briefing, but since it’s not too important and she already knows what Deininic is talking to them about, she figures she can always join them next time. Besides, she’s already met them.Trying not to put too much pressure on her leg, she leans back in her seat, placing her hands on the other two chairs beside her and extending her leg.“Is there anything you need, Mrs. Bamford?” one of the bodyguards asks as he comes closer.“Not for now,” she replies, closing her eyes to take a few deep breaths.As she relaxes, she imagines the children's faces, and it makes her smile. She was a little nervous interacting with them for the first time, not knowing how they’d receive
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Chapter: Chapter 101: Possessive RageRaicko had been Raven’s best friend for years. The two of them had shared countless wild nights, filled with crazy parties and beautiful women from all over the world.But everything changed when Raven met Zerra.Still, Raicko continues to live the same life, surrounded by women who are always available to him.No matter what happens, Raicko knows Zerra is off-limits to him, which is why Raven never catches him staring at her lustfully. If it happens, it’s probably when Raven isn’t around.But how dare Raicko check out Azzmi when Raven is right here? Is it because she means nothing to him? It doesn’t matter how Raven feels about her. He needs to talk to Raicko about this, but it’ll have to wait.“There you are!” Raicko calls out from behind, making Azzmi turn to look at him.“I was wondering when I’d see you around here,” she says, smiling brightly at him.“Here I am now.” Raicko grins and gestures widely with his hands, and Raven can’t help but sigh in frustration.He doesn’t think t
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Chapter: Chapter 100: Too InterestedSomething about the calls is starting to irritate Raven.At first, he did not think much of it.Raicko liked control.Liked updates.Liked knowing exactly where everyone was at all times.Fine.But now?The calls are becoming excessive.Only a few minutes after Raven texted him saying he and Azzmi were on the way, his phone rings again.Raven stares at the screen with immediate annoyance before answering.“What is it this time?”He rubs his forehead already exhausted.“Where exactly are you?” Raicko asks immediately.Raven’s irritation deepens.“We just left the toy store.”“Good. So how long until you get here?”Raven leans back against the seat with a sharp sigh.“I already told you. Around fifteen minutes.”His tone hardens.“You know this. Why do you keep asking?”A pause.Then suspicion slips into his voice.“Is everything okay over there?”Raicko exhales slowly.“Actually… there’s something I didn’t tell you.”Raven straightens slightly.“It’s about the press.”His stomach tight
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Chapter: Chapter 99: Dangerous ComfortAzzmi doesn’t know how long she’s been crouched in the middle of the toy aisle.People pass by.Carts roll around her.Children laugh somewhere nearby.But none of it reaches her anymore.Because in her hands is a pink bear.And suddenly, she feels like she can’t breathe.Its soft fur presses against her trembling fingers as she stares at the familiar black-and-white ribbon around its neck. The bear’s huge eyes look up at her innocently, the bright yellow heart still tucked between its tiny paws exactly the way she remembers.A shaky smile spreads across her lips.Then breaks.A soft laugh escapes her first, but it quickly turns fragile as emotion crashes into her chest without warning.No.Not without warning.This bear has always done this to her.Her fingertips brush over the ribbon again, slower this time, and another memory hits her so hard it almost folds her in half.A hospital room.The smell of medicine.Her mother lying weakly in bed with this exact kind of bear clutched in
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Chapter: Chapter 98Before Raven could even step out of the limousine, Zerra rushed to his window, fists clenched.It took everything in him to stay calm. He was on his way to see the children, and he didn’t want anyone ruining his mood.When he stepped out of the car and closed the door, he glanced over at Azzmi.“Stay here and keep quiet,” he told her.Azzmi nodded without looking up from her phone.“Are you serious right now?” Zerra yelled, grabbing the back of his jacket and pulling him to face her. “Even when I’m right here, you’re still ignoring me?”Raven fought to stay composed. He took a deep breath and grabbed her wrist, pulling her away from the car.“Let me go!” Zerra cried, trying to pull away. “I said, let me go!”Raven ignored her and held on for a few more seconds before letting her go. She crossed her arms and turned away, her oversized shirt hanging awkwardly off her shoulders.“What’s going on here?” Raven asked, trying to keep his voice steady.“Do men really need to ask?” Zerra repli
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Pag-ibig na Naiwan
Mahal ni Helena Pearl Larson si Moises Floyd Ford mula pa pagkabata. Kaya nang ipilit ng kanyang ama ang kanilang kasal, agad siyang pumayag—kahit alam niyang hindi siya gusto ni Moises. Dalawang taon niyang isinakripisyo ang sarili, ipinaglaban ang pagmamahal, at umasa na balang araw ay mamahalin din siya nito.
Ngunit isang araw, winasak ni Moises ang lahat.
"I want a divorce, Helena Pearl. I don't want you in my life."
Ilang taon ang lumipas, bumangon si Helena Pearl bilang isang matagumpay na siruhano—malaya, malakas, at handa nang kalimutan ang lahat ng sakit. Hanggang sa muli siyang harapin ng taong minsan ay nagdurog ng kanyang puso.
"Doctor Helena Pearl… I need your help."
Malamig ang kanyang sagot. "Ano ang problema mo, Mister Floyd Ford?"
At sa mga mata nitong puno ng sakit, bumulong siya: "My heart is broken… and only you can heal it."
Ngayon, haharapin ni Helena Pearl ang pinakamahirap na operasyon ng kanyang buhay—ang desisyon kung muli ba niyang bubuksan ang puso niya para sa lalaking minsan nang tumanggi sa kanya?
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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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