Chapter: Defending meChapter 014Nicole"I said, you... fucking... shut... up!" Kendra's hand clenched, and I knew she was itching to slap me."Well, I want you to know that I'm enjoying my life at my husband's house..." I said, although that wasn't entirely accurate because I wasn't really enjoying myself at Nathan's house, but I wasn't that lonely either. I was still navigating my existence alongside him while deepening my understanding of who Nathan really was.Kendra stood motionless, her expression one of disbelief. "I don't believe you...'' she then scoffed. "Look at you, he can't even buy you a new dress. What's that? Your old dress from your high school prom?''I took a deep sigh, trying to calm myself. “He's not rich, but he treats me like a princess. Despite his limited financial resources, we're happy being together…” I continued, offering her a sweet smile.Her grip on her purse tightened, her knuckles turning pale. She was expecting that my life with Nathan would devolve into misery. I refuse
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Chapter: Dinner PartyChapter 013NicoleI was sitting in front of my vanity mirror, staring at my reflection. Having just completed the styling of my hair into long, smooth curls and applied a light layer of makeup, I found myself feeling anxious about the upcoming dinner party at Monroe's residence."Are you ready?" I heard Nathan's loud knock on my door, prompting me to rise swiftly and open it. I saw how his gaze swept over me, assessing my appearance from head to toe, his brows furrowed, which made me hold my breath.In the weeks that had passed, I found it increasingly difficult to keep pace with Nathan. Every morning, he had already left for work by the time I woke up, and by nightfall, I was usually asleep, only stirred by the sound of his car arriving in the garage."Yeah, I'm ready. Is my outfit okay for the occasion?'' I asked, wanting to hear his comment as I glanced down, smoothing my sweaty palm over my simple white dress. When my sister was still alive, she often purchased beautiful dresses
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Chapter: Real wifeChapter 012Nicole"What the fuck have you done to my house?" I was taken aback by Nathan's furious voice as he roamed his eyes around the garden brimming with an array of beautiful wildflowers. His face was a clear canvas of disapproval as he paced around outside, his eyes narrowed in displeasure."Why? Are you telling me that you favor the wooded and grassy lawn, along with the potentially snake-infested garden, over the improvements I made? I made your garden beautiful, yet you seem unable to recognize or appreciate it!'' I retorted, showing no signs of intimidation. "I transformed your haunted house into a welcoming home. I trimmed the lawn and even cleaned your entire house! Yet here you are, barking and complaining about my efforts. You're unbelievable.""I never told you to touch anything in my house!" he shouted as he approached the entrance, his agitation intensifying when he opened the door to find that the thin white sheets covering his furniture had vanished. "What the hel
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Chapter: Defending himChapter 011NicoleMy stepmother's sharp voice cut through my thoughts. "Hey, you filthy pauper! What are you doing here in my house? And how dare you touch my husband! Take your dirty hand away from him! You're damaging his expensive suit!""Yeah, right! And you're tarnishing the elegance of our house," Kendra added, her tone dripping with disdain. "Did you know that we don't accept guests who are poorly dressed?'' She continued to mock my husband as she raked her eyes over him from head to toe. "I can tell that your clothes are not from any high-end brand. You should consider your dressing etiquette when you visit here. This is not a thrift store or a fast-food establishment. We are a respectable and classy family!"Upon hearing Kendra's remarks, Nathan's hand slowly released my father's wrist, and he cast his gaze downward with a deep sigh.Without hesitation, I rushed to his side, pulling him away from my father, and then sent Kendra a deathly glare. "Don't you ever insult my husb
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Chapter: LiarChapter 010NicoleI accompanied Andrea to the restroom, and as we made our way back to the ward, I noticed her letting out a deep sigh.''What's the problem, Andrea?'' I gently asked, kissing her hair.She shook her head, avoiding my gaze.''Come on, share it with me. No secrets, right?'' I said with a smile, trying to brighten up her mood. ''Aunt Nicole is here to listen. Do you want something to eat? I can get it for you...''Again, she shook her head.I carefully placed her on the bed and took a seat beside her. I reached out to smooth back some loose strands of her dark hair, tucking them behind her ear. She really bore a striking resemblance to Camille."I just want to know if it's going to require a significant amount of money to treat me.'' Andrea said, fiddling her fingers on her lap as she lowered her head. ''I don't want to see you suffer because of me. You're out of money, right? Mommy didn't leave you anything. And grandma Sylvia is forcing you to work to pay them. Maybe
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Chapter: AndreaChapter 009NicoleThe next morning, I woke up to sunlight pouring in through the curtains, almost blinding me. I sat up quickly and felt a bit lost, not quite sure where I was. Then it hit me—I had just gotten married the day before, and my husband had left me all alone in this creepy, empty house, which only made me more annoyed with him.It's not that I wanted to be in the same house with him. However, did he not consider the possibility that I could be in danger while alone? What if an intruder, such as a murderer or a burglar, were to invade his home? Or, even more terrifying, a rapist?A chill ran down my spine when those things crossed my mind. While the presence of a thief would be concerning, I could endure the loss of possessions that weren't mine as long as I remained unharmed. I can't die yet. My niece still needed me.I was about to stand up from the bed when I winced as I felt sudden pain in my limbs, prompting me to stretch them, during which I heard the sound of my bon
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Chapter: Chapter 113Habang busy ang mga Mondragon sa pagbibihis ay naiinis namang bumangon si Nathalie mula sa pagkakahiga sa kama dahil sa ingay ni nililikha ng mga ito mula sa taas. Dinig na dinig niya ang pagsigaw ni Andeng at ang pagpadyak ng takong ng sapatos nito. "Mommy, I need help! Alin ba dito ang susuotin ko? Help me choose which one is better, please?"Pabagsak na nahiga siyang muli sa kama at tinakpan ng kumot ang kanyang mukha, pero dinig pa din niya ang ingay ng mga ito mula sa first floor. Naiinis na bumangon siya at nagtungo na lang sa banyo para maligo. Kailangan lumamig ang ulo niya dahil baka hindi niya mapigilan ang sarili at pagsabihan ang mga ito.Actually, may pasok siya sa school ngayong araw. Namili siya ng mga gamit noong linggo, at noong lunes nga ay ang unang araw ng klase niya. Sabado na ngayon pero may klase pa rin siya, at pinili niyang hindi pumasok. Binabalak niya kasing pumunta sa birthday party ni Mrs. Lopez kahit na hindi siya imbitado.Alam niyang ayaw din siyang pap
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Chapter: Chapter 112Isang oras pagkatapos ng kababalaghang ginawa ng mag-asawa ay nakalabas din sa wakas si Nathalie sa kuwarto ng mga ito. Hindi na muna niya kinuha ang urn dahil malalaman nila na pumasok siya sa kuwarto ng mga ito ng walang paalam kapag nakita nilang nawawala ang urn.Pagdating sa baba ay mabilis na nagpunta siya sa kusina at kumuha ng mga pagkain sa ref. Maghapon siyang walang kain kahapon, at ngayon lang ulit niya naramdaman ang pangangalam ng sikmura. Ilang oras na lamang ay magigising na ang mga katulong para magtrabaho. Butbit ang isang karton ng fresh milk, isang balot ng tinapay at isang apple ay nagmamadaling bumalik sa kanyang kuwarto si Nathalie, at doon nga ay kinain niya ang mga kinuha sa ref. Habang nagpapababa ng kinain ay naglinis siya ng kuwarto. At nang mapagod ay nakaramdam siya ng antok, kaya humiga na siya sa kama at natulog.********Dumating na ang pinakahihintay na kaarawan ni Mrs. Lopez at ang mga tauhan sa malaking bahay ng mga ito ay naging busy sa paghahanda
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Chapter: Chapter 111Inunang chineck ni Nathalie ang walk-in closet ni Andeng at isa-isa niya itong binuksan. Hinawi niya ang mga damit nito na nakahanger at pinagbubuksan ang mga drawer nito. Tinignan niya din kung nasa taas ba ito, pero wala siyang makita ni anino ng urn.Pagkatapos niya sa mga damitan nito ay sa lagayan naman ng mga sapatos siya nagcheck gamit ang flashlight ng cellphone, pero negative pa rin. Dumapa siya at naghanap din sa ilalim ng sofa at mesa sa loob ng kuwarto, pati na rin sa ilalim ng kama nito, pero wala talaga. Tatayo na sana siya mula sa pagkakadapa nang bigla niyang marinig na may nagbubukas ng pinto ng kuwarto. Agad niyang pinatay ang flashlight, at mabilis na gumulong siya sa ilalim ng kama para magtago.“Andrea?” boses iyon ni Daphne. “Andrea, what are you doing? Gabing-gabi na, ano na naman ang kinakalikot mo? Ang ingay-ingay, hindi ako makatulog.”Pero walang sumagot dito, kaya pumasok ito sa loob ng kuwarto ni Andeng, at napatakip naman siya sa bunganga niya habang si
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Chapter: Chapter 110Nabigla man si Nathalie sa ginawa ni Andeng sa kanya ay sisiguraduhin niyang hindi siya magpapatalo dito kahit nakaharap pa ang mga magulang nito.Mabilis na iwinasiwas niya ang kanyang bag at nasapol sa mukha ang pinsan, dahilan para mabitawan nito ang buhok niya, bago buong pwersang itinulak ito, at malalaglag na sana siya sa hagdan pababa sa basement kung hindi lang ito nasalo ni Tonyo na mabilis na tumakbo papunta sa kanila."Andrea!" nanlalaki ang mga matang sumugod din si Daphne at mabilis na niyakap ang stepdaughter pagkatapos itong mailigtas ni Tonyo. "Are you okay, sweetie? Oh my God, muntikan ka nang mahulog!""No, mommy, I'm not okay! Look at my face, it hurts!" Itinuro nito ang mukha na tinamaan ng kanyang bag at saka ito umatungal ng iyak at yumakap sa mag-asawa."Kung may gusto kang malaman sa akin tungkol sa mga nangyari sa amin ni Caleb, siguraduhin mo muna na marunong kang makipag-usap ng maayos at maging mabait sa akin!" pag-ismid niya dito, bago taas ang noong iniwa
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Chapter: Chapter 109Namumula ang mukha na umalis sa pagkakaupo sa kandungan ni Caleb si Nathalie at mabilis na dinampot ang kanyang bag bago binuksan ang pinto ng kotse. Narinig niya pa ang malalim na pagbuntong-hininga ng binata bago siya bumaba at pabagsak na isinarado ang pinto.Ano na naman itong ginawa niya? Dumadami na talaga ang kasalanan niya kay Andeng. Feeling niya ay pinagtataksilan niya ito, kahit na isa talaga ito sa plano niya at parte ng kanyang paghihiganti. Ang paluhain silang lahat ng dugo, pero bakit parang nakukonsensiya siya?Itinulak niya ang pinto ng gate at nakahinga siya ng maluwag nang mapagtantong bukas ito, kaya walang lingon-likod na dire-diretso siyang pumasok sa loob ng bahay kahit nakita niya na hindi pa umaalis ang kotse ni Caleb. Pagsarado niya ng gate ay saka lang niya narinig na umalis na ito.Pagpasok sa sala ay sakto namang pababa sa hagdan si Andrea na nakasuot pa ng pajama at mukhang nagmamadali ito. Narinig siguro nito na may dumating na sasakyan kaya dali-dali it
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Chapter: Chapter 108Bumaba sila ni Mrs. Lopez na magkahawak ang mga kamay papunta sa dining room, at doon nga ay nakita ulit niya ang tatay ni Caleb na kamukhang-kamukha nito na nakapwesto sa pinakapuno ng mahabang mesa. Napakagaan ng awra ng mukha nito at hindi niya maiwasang maalala na naman ang tatay niya.Agad na ibinaba nito ang newspaper na hawak at tinignan sila ng may ngiti sa mga labi. "Good morning to both of you," bati nito sa kanila bago ito humalik sa asawa, at isang mahinang good morning naman ang isinagot niya dito.Nakaupo sa kaliwa nito ang babaeng anak ng mga ito na si Diane, at walang kangiti-ngiti sa mga labi nito na pinagmamasdan siya.Bigla siyang nailang sa paraan ng pagtitig nito kaya nag-iwas siya ng tingin at itinuon ang pansin kay Caleb na agad silang ipinaghila ng upuan nang makita silang pumasok sa dining room at nang magtama ang mga paningin nila ay nang-aasar pang kinindatan siya nito.Pinandilatan niya ito ng mga mata at natatawang umupo ito sa tabi ni Diane."Dito ka mau
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Taming the Divorced Runaway Wife
Reese agreed to marry Troy, thinking their feelings were mutual. It turned out that he only used her to get close to her mother, Mandy. When she went home after taking care of her mother-in-law, who pretended to be sick, she caught her mom and husband in their marital bed. She exacted revenge by having a one-night stand with a stranger, who happened to be the wealthiest man in town, and the business partner of her unknown biological father, Vincent.
The chaos escalated when Reese discovered that the billionaire, Lorenzo Carter, intended to marry her twin sister, Candice, with whom she thought her son was Enzo's. Overwhelmed, she fled to escape the painful memories, unaware of her own pregnancy. By chance, she encountered a woman who proposed a modeling career, which flourished until her pregnancy was revealed. Faced with pressure to choose between her rising career and her unborn child, Reese stood at life's crossroads, contemplating the profound decision before her.
When Lorenzo Carter found her, he proposed marriage, but sadly, she had no memory of him. Utilizing his influence, he persuaded her to agree to the contract marriage. Once successful, he endeavored to make her remember him and to reignite her love for him.
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Chapter: DealChapter 149ReeseWe stood in front of Enzo's grandfather's house, and a sense of apprehension washed over me. This marked my first encounter with my grandparents-in-law, hoping that it wouldn't be the last.A maid opened the door, greeting us with a respectful bow and gesturing for us to enter. Enzo held my hand while his other hand clasped Riza's as we stepped inside. We were welcomed by a beautiful woman seated gracefully on the living room couch. She was someone I recognized but had yet to meet. Beatrice Jackson.''Hello, Enzo...'' she said with a flirtatious smile, rising from her seat to approach him, planting a kiss on his cheek. Her gaze remained fixed on him, seemingly oblivious to our presence.''Beatrice, what brings you here?'' Enzo inquired, releasing my hand to wipe away the lipstick mark on his cheek.''Oh, grandpa invited us for dinner. He mentioned you would be joining us...'' she replied nonchalantly, then took Enzo's hand from Riza's. ''Come on. They are waiting for
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Chapter: GoodbyeChapter 148TroyI stood up as the female warden escorted Mandy into the room where I was waiting for her. My brows knitted when I saw her current state. She was using a cane for support, and a metal brace extended along her right leg. What happened to her? Had she been involved in a fight with her fellow inmates?Our eyes locked, yet her expression revealed no emotion. She appeared to have lost considerable weight, her once fake ginger hair now dark and cut very short. Her complexion appeared quite pale, and she seemed excessively thin, a stark contrast to the woman I believed I had fallen in love with.Mandy was hardly recognizable.''Mandy...'' I spoke as she settled into the chair opposite me, with the guard positioned a few meters behind her.Mandy regarded me with an expressionless face. ''What the fuck are you doing here?''I observed her closely, noting the animosity reflected in her eyes.''I came to say goodbye. I'm leaving Manhattan...'' I replied, anticipating her inquiry
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Chapter: Too lateChapter 147Troy I had just paid a visit to my mother's grave and opted to enjoy a coffee at a nearby café beforehand. As I gazed through the glass window, I noticed a woman on the pavement across the street who bore a striking resemblance to my ex-wife. Her long peach dress, covered with a coat, fluttered in the breeze as she stood, lost in thought, staring down the road. She brushed a strand of her ginger hair away from her face with the back of her hand, a gesture so familiar that it sent a jolt through my heart.I rose abruptly, inadvertently knocking over my cup of coffee. The woman turned her lovely face upward, and for a fleeting moment, it felt as though she was looking directly into my eyes. In that instant, I realized that the woman was indeed my wife. I recognized her without a doubt.ReeseThe last time I had seen her at the office, she had noticed me but chose to ignore my presence, heading straight for the elevator to meet her husband, Lorenzo Carter.Prior to that, I h
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Chapter: My one and onlyChapter 146Reese''Each morning, my mom prepares a cup of milk for me, joins me for breakfast, and gives me a kiss before I head off to school. Upon my return home, she is there waiting, ready to greet me with another kiss. We love playing hide and seek together...'' Riza continued to recount these cherished memories to Asher, and I felt a wave of warmth envelop my heart as if I were reliving those moments. ''At bedtime, she reads my favorite stories and gives me yet another kiss before I drift off to sleep...''Tears streamed down my face uncontrollably. Riza was cherishing every single moment we had shared.''Do you love your mom, Asher?'' Riza inquired, to which the boy nodded. ''I love my mommy too, but I feel like she doesn't love me...'' Her voice became strained, and my heart ached as I watched her cry, wiping her tears with her shirt. ''I wish we could be together forever. I wish she would never leave me again...''Oh, God! My baby!I rushed to her, enveloping her in a tight
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Chapter: I broke her heartChapter 145ReeseCandice received a call and had to leave immediately, which gave Enzo and me some privacy to talk.Enzo recounted everything to me: the events that transpired, how he located both me and my daughter, and his decision to allow Troy to remain at the company to facilitate Mandy's imprisonment. It was Troy who had also disclosed all my favorites and personal details to him.As Enzo finished his story, my sobs became increasingly uncontrollable.My daughter had endured so much pain. She was aware that I was her mother, and all of this turmoil stemmed from the schemes of Mandy and Flora, who sought to destroy my life.My heart shattered further as the last words I had spoken about my daughter reverberated in my mind.What had I been thinking? She must be feeling heartbroken and angry with me now.''I never intended for you to love me and Riza because you were forced to...'' Enzo said, holding me close as we locked eyes. ''I did not wish to impose any pressure. My desire wa
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Chapter: RememberChapter 144ReeseThe tears that streamed from my eyes onto Riza's drawing paper in my grasp, soaking her watercolor artwork.My sobs were relentless, and I struggled to catch my breath. My lips quivered as I silently screamed within.Every memory flooded back into me.How could I not when I gazed down at Riza's paintings? When I saw the words that she wrote.These phrases, which I found myself reading repeatedly, drove me to the brink of madness. ''I love you, mommy and daddy!''A wave of panic surged within me, as if the car crash had just occurred anew.My child. She was in pain.My knees trembled as I rose, clutching the drawing papers in my hand, and rushed back to Enzo's room to retrieve my phone.With unsteady fingers, I finally dialed Enzo's number.Enzo. The man who rescued me from that bridge. The man I gave my all to, after Troy cheated on me. The man I had missed dearly, to whom I had entrusted my heart and soul. The father of my child.How could I forget about him?Please
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