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Chapter 38: Gift

Author: GuemByoel
last update publish date: 2026-06-19 21:38:09

Eliana Grace Herrera

My mood remained sour all the way home because of the sudden vomiting episode earlier. I couldn't even bring myself to open or taste the fruits Theo had bought for me. I didn't know whether it was because of the smell of the salad dressing or because of the woman I had heard with Theo earlier.

I didn't see the woman leave the office earlier. Perhaps she used the VIP exit that Theo often used as well. That's probably why, despite him coming to the office every day, none of t
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  • Billionaire’s Surrogate (ENGLISH)   Chapter 38: Gift

    Eliana Grace HerreraMy mood remained sour all the way home because of the sudden vomiting episode earlier. I couldn't even bring myself to open or taste the fruits Theo had bought for me. I didn't know whether it was because of the smell of the salad dressing or because of the woman I had heard with Theo earlier.I didn't see the woman leave the office earlier. Perhaps she used the VIP exit that Theo often used as well. That's probably why, despite him coming to the office every day, none of the employees knew him personally—well, except for Miko, who happened to be his secretary."Are you done? The driver is already in the parking lot."I read the message Theo had sent after opening my phone.I quickly typed a reply before continuing to pack my things."Yes, I'm done. I'm heading down now."After replying to Theo's message, I grabbed my belongings and didn't look at my phone again until I reached the ground floor.However, as soon as I got downstairs, I immediately looked for the ca

  • Billionaire’s Surrogate (ENGLISH)   Chapter 37: Jealous

    Eliana Grace Herrera"I'm sorry for what I did. I will try to make it up to you." — TheoI repeatedly read the note that came with the flowers delivered to me earlier. I was expecting that Theo had ordered some food for us, so I immediately called Calix and told him that I wouldn't be joining him for lunch today. But what I didn't expect was the bouquet that the delivery guy handed to me.It was only a simple apology letter and a bouquet of pink and white roses from Theo, yet my heart felt as though it wanted to leap out of my chest. Because of that, I slightly flinched when my phone suddenly rang, the caller being the man who had occupied my thoughts all day.I cleared my throat before finally answering the call. "Hello..." I said, trying to sound formal."Do you like it?" the man asked directly. Perhaps he had seen my reaction to the flowers from wherever he was.I found myself nodding, not knowing if he could still see me, before gently smelling the flowers in my hands."Yes, I li

  • Billionaire’s Surrogate (ENGLISH)   Chapter 36: Lunch Date

    Elijah Theodore MartinezIt was almost ten o’clock in the morning, yet I still hadn’t finished a single task. I was still thinking about what I had overheard from Calix and Eliana’s conversation, and up until now, I still couldn’t figure out how to make it up to her.“Bro, looks like something’s bothering you.”I turned toward the door and saw Rashid walking in. I had been so deep in thought that I hadn’t even noticed him knocking and entering my office.I let out a sigh before facing him. “Nothing. I’m just not in the mood to work today. It’s better not to force it, or I might end up messing things up even more,” I replied, though I knew my friend wasn’t convinced.“Sure, let’s pretend I don’t know you, and let’s also pretend that I actually believe you,” he said before placing a folder on my desk. “I’ve finalized the contract for the new casino you’re planning to build in Palawan. Just review it again before signing in case I missed anything.”I had completely forgotten that I had a

  • Billionaire’s Surrogate (ENGLISH)   Chapter 35: Overheard

    Elijah Theodore MartinezEliana didn't come home last night. She sent a message saying she would be staying at her family's house instead, so I wasn't surprised that even though I didn't reply to give my permission, she wasn't in her unit when I arrived.Instead of sleeping in my own neighboring unit, I chose to stay in the condo Eliana is currently occupying. Even without her there, her scent lingered throughout the entire place, which somehow calmed my system and eased my exhaustion.Because she wasn't around, I knew no food would be prepared in the kitchen. Even so, I still tried to look for any food she might have made for me earlier, despite knowing it was highly unlikely she would have left anything behind in the unit.But upon opening her fridge, I couldn't help but smile when I spotted a tub containing the adobo she had cooked. I took it out immediately and quickly reheated it while cooking some rice. Luckily, I at least know how to cook rice. Ever since Eliana entered my life

  • Billionaire’s Surrogate (ENGLISH)   Chapter 34: Cold

    Elijah Theodore MartinezDespite my hunger, I seemed to have lost my appetite because of the conversation Eliana and I had. Instead of finishing the food she prepared, I ended up throwing it away, as it felt like the meal she made for me had completely lost its flavor.I just focused my attention on my work and tried to stop thinking about the woman outside my office.When it was time to head home, I intentionally did not text her like I usually did, and just let Miko bring her home instead. If Eliana views the child she is carrying as nothing more than a payment for her debt to me, then it is only right that I look at it the same way and stop giving her any importance.When night fell, I received a message from her saying she was done cooking dinner and that it was already set on the table, just as she often did. But whereas before I would rush over to her unit, now I had no plans of even checking in on her. Because until now, it still hurt to think that I was the only one valuing wh

  • Billionaire’s Surrogate (ENGLISH)   Chapter 33: Cravings

    Elijah Theodore MartinezEven after arriving at the office, I was still thinking about what Anton had said. As much as I wanted to ask him for medicine just so Eliana could go back to the way she was before, he said there wasn't any, so he couldn't give me anything. He said the only thing I could do right now was to understand her, especially given her condition."You want to have a child, right? Then endure it," I muttered to myself while signing documents at my desk.My attention was drawn back when someone knocked, causing me to instantly stop what I was doing."Yes, you need anything?" I asked Miko upon seeing him. As far as I knew, I didn't have any other meetings today because I had rescheduled all the important ones for next week, so there was no reason for him to come here without me calling for him."Ahm, sir, it’s already lunchtime, aren't you going to eat yet? I was waiting for your call so I could bring your food here, but you didn't call," he explained hesitantly, probably

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