Chapter 10: Apart

Anna's eyes widened into circles when she heard that. So, she thought, she must have unknowingly agreed to move with the Guevarra family while Dalton was away.

She's kind of surprised to know that their families agreed to let Dalton away for a long time. It sure doesn't seem like them at all. Or is Dalton's persuasive power really just that strong?

With how they reacted, she half-expected their families to drag Dalton all the way from The Isles back home. She wondered what cards Dalton played off for them to agree with him.

"It really wouldn't be a good idea for you to stay all alone in your matrimonial home without Dalton around." Dianne reasoned out.

"And I really don't think Dalton would appreciate it if we don't look after his beloved wife." Chairman Guevarra added.

"After all, he only answers to his wife's call," he teased Anna.

"It seems like Dalton already knows how to treat his wife." Dianne playfully winked at Anna. "I raised a good son."

"We indeed made the best match with these two." Gordon added, looking quite happy and relieved.

Anna could only smile at them. It would most likely break their heart once they knew the truth about her and Dalton. And she can't bear to cause them any heartbreaks.

She had to act as if everything was blissfully good for their sake. She thought about their offer about her living with them.

Originally, Anna and Dalton were supposed to live in a lavishly decorated modern house. Dianne had picked it out for them, after Anna told her that she admired her taste in home decoration.

But since she came from their honeymoon on her own, Anna had planned to stay in one of her high-security condos. That was only until Dalton came back, which she thought wasn't happening anytime soon.

So, she figured it would indeed be best to stay with the Guevarra family for now. To stop people from talking a lot anyway.

They would, after all, be talking once they see here out in society without Dalton in sight, not even a month into their marriage.

"I think I'll go with you today," she smiled at Dianne.

She was about to say something to her father when one of his secretaries knocked on the door.

"What is it, Bryan?" he asked once the secretary was inside.

"I'm sorry to interrupt Mr. Delgado, Chairman Guevarra, and Mrs. Guevarra," he bowed deeply to the elders of the group. "But, there is something urgent I must discuss with Mr. Delgado right away."

Gordon Delgado straightened at that.

"I'll have to go ahead of you," he reached over to give Anna a hug. "I'm going to leave her in your hands. Please take care of my baby," he turned to the Guevarras.

"Dad!" Anna exclaimed in horror.

"We'll take care of her." Chairman Guevarra answered, laughing.

"You don't have to worry about anything." Dianne assured him.

Anna watched her father leave the room. Their business hasn't been doing well lately. It still doesn't show, but they are indeed facing bankruptcy. Their other businesses are still around, but once their main company goes down, the rest would follow, crumbling to the ground.

Either someone else would take over their companies, or it would shatter to pieces. Anna couldn't bring herself to watch everything her family, especially her father, worked hard on to be snatched away from their hands.

So, she was glad to be able to help her family. This marriage with Dalton had taken a lot from her, but she doesn't regret her decision at all.

Now, she could only hope that her dad and his team would do everything they can to keep them afloat. She had given them access to resources and connections, after all.

The Guevarra family is a powerful empire, indeed.

She had to act right from now on, she reminded herself. She can't have people prying and digging about her and her family just because her marriage with Dalton seems a bit rocky.

They would be apart for now, but on paper, they are very much married. Not only that, their families are now heavily connected with each other.

She has to keep a good facade in order to keep rumours away. There would be rumors, she acknowledged that, but she can minimize the content of their gossip. And then if she does it perfectly, she might even be able to squash any sort of rumor.

People can't know about her family's financial situation, as well as the state of her and Dalton's marriage. And if staying with the Guevarra family is the first step in keeping them away, then she would do it.

A few hours later, after the maids packed some of Anna's things, Anna found herself standing in the middle of the Guevarra family mansion.

The entire place is lavishly decorated, at the center is a wide, luxurious double staircase that spans to different sides.

“I'm quite glad you're staying with us." Chairman Guevarra took her hands, leading her up the stairs.

"Where are you taking her?" someone from behind yelled at them.