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28. Wife.

Author: Yohanna Leigh
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It was only fifteen thousand for three months of rent, but Mrs. Olivar was already threatening to sue her if she couldn’t pay within a week.

It was a small amount, but Jillian’s life had been in chaos over the past weeks, and coming up with that money felt impossible.

Unless she asked for help. But no—she wouldn’t do that.

“Where did you go, Jillian? And why didn’t you come back with your son?” asked Estela.

“Things happened so suddenly. Shawn is staying with a relative for now. I just came back to take care of the things I left behind. Thank you so much for everything, Estela.”

“Oh, come on, who else is going to help each other but us neighbors?”

“Still, thank you so much.”

Jillian had decided to sell off some of the belongings she had saved up for. But even before she could sell anything, she already knew she wouldn’t even make half of what she needed.

She had also dropped by her workplace earlier—only to find out she’d been officially let go. Her role as an Admin Assistant support
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  • Deceiving The Billionaire   31. Broke up.

    “Is Daddy home yet?” Shawn asked sleepily, yawning.“Not yet, sweetheart,” she replied while tucking him in. “Daddy might be working overtime. I’ll just wake you up early tomorrow.”“Promise?”“Promise, Shawn.” She kissed his forehead. “Sleep tight, baby.”“Good night, Mommy. I love you.”“I love you too, baby.”Jillian watched as Shawn drifted off to sleep. She had also been waiting for Sake so they could finally talk—but it seemed he wouldn’t be coming home that night.Once she was sure her son was sound asleep, she quietly left his room.Instead of heading to her own, her feet carried her outside the house. Sake still wasn’t home—he was way past his usual time. Not that she expected him to always come home to her and Shawn.But for a little while, she just wanted to feel like they were a family—even if she knew deep down it would never come true.She had gone through so much in her life. Some things she considered mistakes, others blessings. And some, like Sake, were mistakes that

  • Deceiving The Billionaire   30. Doesn’t matter.

    Sake carefully entered Shawn’s room. Jillian was there, sound asleep beside their three-year-old son.The sight of his little family warmed his heart. Maybe it would feel even better if he could lie down beside them and sleep, too.He smiled bitterly at the thought before moving to pull the blanket over Jillian and Shawn. She had turned down his marriage proposal.But he couldn’t really blame her. Aside from wanting to make their family whole, he hadn’t given her a stronger reason to say yes.If only he could tell her he loved her. Because he did. He loved Jillian. He loved the mother of his child.He realized it the moment she disappeared from his life a second time. Following her to Cagayan wasn’t an easy decision. But it was even harder to accept that she had left him again just like that.He knew Jillian had feelings for him too—and it frustrated him that she refused to admit them. On the other hand, he couldn’t blame her. He hadn’t admitted his feelings either.He understood that

  • Deceiving The Billionaire   29. Sorry.

    "What are you doing here?" she cried as Sake collapsed, bloodied, into her arms. "Why did you save me?""Because you're stupid," he said, blaming her despite the pain he was clearly in."I didn’t ask for your help! Look what happened to you!" she sobbed. "Sake, please, fight! I’ll get help!"But when she turned, she was met by darkness. She couldn’t see anything. Where were they? Why was it so dark?"Don’t… No one will help us," he murmured weakly."No, Sake! Don't close your eyes! Don’t fall asleep!" She was panicking, shaking him frantically. "Wait, I’ll find help. Just wait!" She tried to get up, but he stopped her."Don’t. Jillian… I won’t last much longer. I can’t..." His bloodied hand gently touched her face."No! Don’t say that, Sake!" she cried. "Help! Someone help us!" she screamed."No one can hear you...""Yes, someone will! Sake, fight! You can’t die!" she said hysterically. "Shawn needs you! I need you! Sake, please… please! You can’t die. I won’t survive it! I love you s

  • Deceiving The Billionaire   28. Wife.

    It was only fifteen thousand for three months of rent, but Mrs. Olivar was already threatening to sue her if she couldn’t pay within a week.It was a small amount, but Jillian’s life had been in chaos over the past weeks, and coming up with that money felt impossible.Unless she asked for help. But no—she wouldn’t do that.“Where did you go, Jillian? And why didn’t you come back with your son?” asked Estela.“Things happened so suddenly. Shawn is staying with a relative for now. I just came back to take care of the things I left behind. Thank you so much for everything, Estela.”“Oh, come on, who else is going to help each other but us neighbors?”“Still, thank you so much.”Jillian had decided to sell off some of the belongings she had saved up for. But even before she could sell anything, she already knew she wouldn’t even make half of what she needed.She had also dropped by her workplace earlier—only to find out she’d been officially let go. Her role as an Admin Assistant support

  • Deceiving The Billionaire   27. Admit it.

    Jillian stayed at Lora’s house.It was better that way so Julia couldn’t easily get in."I don't know what Sake is thinking. But this has got to stop," said Lora as she cleaned Jillian’s wounds. "He cannot keep the both of you. He needs to choose." "Ma, Sake and Julia are in a relationship. He already chose her.""I still don’t understand where I went wrong in teaching my son how to judge people properly," Lora said, visibly stressed."They love each other. That should be enough to make your son happy. Julia may not be perfect, but she loves Sake.""I’m still hoping that Sake will change his mind.""By the way, Mama, I’m going back to the province tomorrow." Lora looked at her, so she continued. "Shawn and I left in a rush. I need to go back to take care of the things we left behind. My boss has also been calling and asking if I’m still coming back to work. Don’t worry, I’m not bringing Shawn with me.""You’ll be back right away, won’t you?""I can’t bear to be away from my son for l

  • Deceiving The Billionaire   26. Bastard.

    Jillian thought she didn’t need to be taken to the hospital.But it turned out a few of her wounds needed stitching—deep cuts from shattered glass during her scuffle with Julia.It was childish, and Jillian wasn’t proud of hurting her sister. She had been carried away by her emotions. Although what happened to her was worse. Julia's most serious injury was a cut on her arm—which she herself had inflicted."How's Julia?" she asked Victoria, who had come to visit her in her hospital room. They would be spending the night there. Her sister was in the next room with Valeria and Sake."Being dramatic," her aunt answered plainly."How could you say that? She’s hurt too.""I know. But I know your sister, Jillian. She takes after your mother. They’ll do anything for themselves—even if it means hurting others." Victoria took her hand. "I assure you, while you're here worried about her, she's busy poisoning Sake’s mind against you."Jillian gave a bitter smile. Julia didn’t have to do that. If

  • Deceiving The Billionaire   25. Homewrecker.

    “So it’s true! Sake didn’t sell this house!”Jillian froze at the sound of her twin sister’s voice. She quickly rushed to the living room and saw Julia storming in, followed by Yaya Pasing, who seemed to be trying to stop her.“Julia!”“You really are a slut!” Julia spat. “How could you do this to me, Jillian?!”“It was Sake who brought us here without my consent,” Jillian defended herself. “I’m not a slut, Julia!”“That’s what all homewreckers say!” Julia sneered. “Pretending to be saints!”“Homewrecker? You and Sake aren’t even married. And I am not a homewrecker! For the last time, I’m here because of Sake! So why don’t you talk to him? Confront him! In fact, you’d be doing me a favor if he kicked us out!”“Really?” Julia said mockingly. “If you truly don’t want to stay here, then leave now. I’ll fix this with Sake. Prove to me you’re not after my boyfriend!”“I’d love to. But Sake is out with my child. If you want, let’s wait for them so you can personally ask him to kick us out.”

  • Deceiving The Billionaire   24. Proposal.

    "If you're really going to marry Julia, I'm telling you now, Sake—I will never agree to let my son live with you," she declared firmly. Better to lay it all out now so he wouldn’t even think of trying. "I will fight for my rights to Shawn, even if it takes us to hell and back, Sake!""What are you talking about?" Sake frowned deeply."I'm the only one who has the right to Shawn’s custody. No one, not even you, has the right to take my child from me. I swear it!" she said defiantly."Who's trying to take Shawn away from you?""Isn’t that your plan? To take my son away? Don’t you even feel guilty? Shawn is only three years old! He shouldn’t be separated from his mother. He needs me. And besides, I can raise him on my own. You don’t get to say I’m poor and you’re rich—I can give my son a good life. I’ll do everything for him. I won’t let you take him from me and hand him over to Julia to play stepmom!""What are you even saying?""I’m right, aren’t I? You’re going to take Shawn away?" He

  • Deceiving The Billionaire   23. Differences.

    “Freshen up, Jillian. I’ll watch over Shawn for now,” Lora said when she saw her still crying.Jillian didn’t argue. She complied if only to avoid more questions. She was exhausted.The warm water from the shower helped, even just a little. She stayed under the steady stream for several minutes, letting it calm her. Inside, her mind was already racing—trying to figure out how she could get away from Sake and Julia again.Should she ask Lora for help? But most likely, she wouldn’t want to be separated from her grandson.She could leave on her own, but she could never bear to leave Shawn behind. She loved her son deeply, and there was no way she would ever sacrifice him—not even to place him in the care of his father.She had raised Shawn on her own once. She could do it again.After her bath, Jillian slipped into a robe. She planned to send Lora back to her room so she could get some rest too."Can we talk?"Jillian nearly jumped. Sake was standing right outside the bathroom door, wait

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