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Chapter 20 Beautiful Mistakes

Author: Khyl
last update publish date: 2026-05-28 07:56:31

Zane’s POV

Mahigpit kong hinila pababa ang necktie ko pagkapasok sa penthouse unit ko. Tahimik agad akong sinalubong ng madilim na paligid.

No voices, No family, No expectations. Just silence.

Pero imbes na gumaan ang pakiramdam ko, mas lalo lang sumikip ang dibdib ko habang naaalala ang naging usapan namin kanina.

Veronica, Marriage, Obligations, and Legacy. Paulit-ulit na lang. Parang wala silang ibang nakikita sa akin kundi isang lalaking kailangang sumunod sa plano nila. Mahina akon
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