NINE

Zaeia walked into the building with a smile on her face and her brow up straight as her confidence grew. The building was full with chitchats, with some scared of her as she was known for her harsh leadership while others grinning at her and that they were glad she was back as she made her way to her office only to discover Duke sitting in her chair.

“What are you doing in here?” she asked in a monotone voice, her eyes shirked, her mood shifting due to the man in front of her.

The twins held her hand as they sensed her deep emotion. She took her twins to her workplace while Lucas returned to the United States for critical neurology appointments.

“We really looked alike,” he remarked while glancing at the twins.

Nagkaroon naman ng halo-halong emosyon si Zaeia nang mapagtanto ang sinabi Duke.

“What are you talking about? Anak namin sila ni L-Lucas,” she spoke in a stuttering tone, clearly concerned about Duke's plans.

Duke laughed as he stood up and walked to the door and said, “Ganito