Jane hurriedly walked out of the hospital. The fear she felt was gradually being replaced by anger. She was furious because it seemed so easy for the guy. With everything that had happened in the past, did he really think she would forgive him just like that? Lana still had a trauma because of what he did. She had to distance herself from her family to keep them safe! She would never forgive him, no matter what he did. "Ouch!" Jane almost tripped when she suddenly bumped into something hard. Luckily, someone grabbed her waist, preventing her from falling. "Hannah!" "Brian?" Jane stood up straight and looked at the guy in surprise. "What are you doing here?" "Checking on you. What happened to you?" "Huh?" Brian sighed. "Your staff called me. They've been worried about you since they arrived at the shop and found it open but you weren't inside. When they reviewed the CCTV footage, they saw a man with you. Who was that?" he explained with concern. "I'm here because Rico told me tha
"Oh, my God, Hannah! You scared me!" Rico exclaimed as Jane got out of the car. He quickly approached her and hugged her tightly. "What happened to you?" "Can we go inside first?" Jane anxiously looked around. She felt like there were eyes watching them. "Okay." Rico guided Jane into the room. He signaled Brian to enter the house as well, and the latter nodded. The three of them entered the house. Rico seated Jane on the sofa and hurriedly fetched a glass of water. When he returned, he handed it to Jane and made her drink. Rico sat beside Jane. "Now tell me. How did you end up in the hospital? What did Brian tell me? I almost called Jaxon to gather his men!" Rico asked with concern. Jane clasped her hands tightly and held onto them. She briefly looked at Brian, who was also staring at her, before turning her gaze back to Rico. Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at Rico. "H-He's back, Rico. I told you. He won't leave me alone." Rico paused for a moment. "You mean?" "Who?"
"What do you mean you will go to the Philippines?" Rico asked Jane in surprise as he watched her pack her things."You heard him, Rico. I need to go there. He took my son.""They won't be able to leave without being seen by Jaxon's people, Jane. Can we just wait for their update?"Jane angrily let go of the clothes on the bed. "You don't know him, Rico. For now, I'm sure they're already on the plane and heading back to the Philippines! And I need to go there!""You're not safe there, Jane! When will you listen to me?" Rico raised his voice. He felt like Jane wasn't listening to him. He had been calling and telling her to wait and breathe because they were already working on a solution, but she didn't stop."I can't wait, Rico! My son is out there with that monster! I can't just wait here!""Okay!" Brian suddenly intervened between the two of them, who had been standing by the door. He faced Rico. "I will talk to her, Rico."Rico rolled his eyes. "That's better!" he said in frustration
"Rodrigo! Thank goodness you're he— What the hell is that?!" Clarixto exclaimed in shock when he saw the child being held by Rodrigo. He immediately clung to Rodrigo's leg and partially hid. He looked at his nephew, his face filled with astonishment. Rodrigo, on the other hand, grinned widely, seemingly delighted."What?""What do you mean 'what'? Who is that?"Rodrigo's smile widened. He sat down and faced Renz. "Uncle, he is my son, Renz. Your grandson." He looked at Clarixto, who was still staring at them with wide eyes. "Greet your Lolo."Renz looked at Clarixto. "Hello, Lolo," he greeted politely, but hesitancy was evident.Clarixto shifted his gaze between Renz and Rodrigo. He had known his nephew since he was a child. He couldn't deny the striking resemblance between them. It was like they were the product of the same union. Renz resembled Rodrigo when he was a child. Clarixto turned away and exhaled sharply."Are you—" Clarixto looked at the child. He expelled another breath o
Jane took a deep breath. As the vehicle that was taking her to Rodrigo's mansion approached, her heart beat faster and faster. When she got off the plane earlier, someone was waiting for her in her car. It seemed like Rodrigo knew she was coming. It was the right decision for her and Brian to leave for Samar first. Brian stayed behind to prepare what they needed to escape from Rodrigo's grasp.It didn't take long for them to reach the mansion. As she approached, her heart raced even more. Her driver opened the door on her side, and she stepped out. The appearance of the mansion hadn't changed. It was still the same as she remembered. However, surprisingly, there were no armed men scattered around, like before. There were still bodyguards, but they weren't as intimidating as before.Jane walked inside. Painful memories slowly resurfaced within the house. She clenched her fists and tried to gather her courage, even though her knees were trembling. Rodrigo was despicable! He hadn't chang
After Jane talked to Rodrigo, she mustered up her strength and entered the mansion. She saw her son sitting at the dining area, happily chatting with Rodrigo again. She couldn't help but feel annoyed because it seemed like in the short time they spent together, they had already become so fond of each other."Mommy! Come here!"Jane immediately smiled when Renz called her. She walked over to them and sat beside her son. Rodrigo was seated in the middle of the long table."How are you, baby? Did you sleep well here?" Jane asked her son, gently stroking his hair."Yes, mommy! Daddy reads me a story before I sleep."Jane briefly glanced at Rodrigo, who was smiling. "Daddy?"Renz nodded. "He is my daddy, right?"Jane looked at her son. Despite knowing who his father was, she still couldn't fully accept it. Rodrigo Navarro was not meant to be a father. Jane took a deep breath and smiled at her son. She nodded because she couldn't lie to him."Yes, baby."Renz's eyes lit up. "But why didn't
Several days passed since Jane stayed at Rodrigo's estate, and she couldn't deny that there was indeed a change in him. She still kept her guard up because she was hurt on the first day of her arrival. However, since then, he hadn't hurt her again. He didn't raise his voice at her anymore. It was different, but Jane reasoned that it was better for Rodrigo to be like this than how he used to be."When are you going home, Jane? It's been days!" Rico complained from the other line.Jane and Renz were in the park when Rico called her. He had been telling her to come home for several days, but she couldn't find the right time."I don't know," Jane replied. She looked at the two of them happily playing on the swings. She was sitting by the tree where they spread a cloth to sit on. "Renz likes it here.""Renz likes it there? Jane! Are you going crazy? Can't you hear yourself?"Jane sighed. "I know, Rico. I just don't know how to tell Renz. He's the one being used by Rodrigo, and I don't want
Brian spent a few days before returning to Samar. He did that because his father hadn't stopped calling and texting him since Jane left for Samar. His father was furious because Jane had the audacity to show up there. So Brian decided not to answer his calls and stay in Manila for now.Brian parked his car in front of a large house. He got out and looked at their home. He only came home once a year. Only during Christmas, and he would immediately leave for Canada. If it weren't for his mother, he wouldn't come back here. He couldn't stand his father. Clarixto always insisted that Brian stay in the Philippines to help with their business, which wasn't even theirs but owned by his cousin. He also didn't approve of their shady dealings.Brian shook his head. He stared at the house for a moment and then got back in the car. He honked in front of the gate, and when a guard came out, he lowered the car window. They immediately opened the large gate and let him in. He drove straight to their