MasukSchool dismissal finally arrived. Her father had mentioned earlier that morning that he would pick her up, so she took a seat on a bench to wait. A few moments later, a familiar figure suddenly appeared in front of her."Hello, Zendaya," Aunt Laureen said with a bright smile.Zendaya swallowed hard, her eyes darting around the area. "W—why are you here?"Laureen sat beside her and reached out to hold her hand. "Because I missed you. I’ve been calling you, but you haven't been answering. You know, you’re starting to hurt my feelings."Zendaya forced a smile and subtly pulled her hand away. "Ah, I’ve just been busy with school, so I haven't been able to pick up your calls."The smile vanished from Laureen’s face, replaced by a cold, serious stare. "Do you know what I hate most about children? Liars," she said, her voice heavy with emphasis.Zendaya froze as she looked at Laureen. The woman had always been sweet to her before, but the way she was looking at her now was terrifying. It was
"Is there anything else you want to add to your haul?" Zach asked as they sat at a corner table in a quiet cafe.She looked up from the tiramisu on her plate to study his expression. He had his hands clasped together, watching her intently."Are you really okay with me buying so much?" she asked casually."Yeah. I don't see anything wrong with it. You're my wife, so it’s only normal for you to spend my money."She offered him a sweet, lingering smile. "How sweet of you."Zach returned the smile, his gaze softening. "I will do whatever makes you happy, wife," he said tenderly.She didn't reply, turning her attention back to her dessert. Meanwhile, on the other side of the restaurant, Aila stood watching them. She had been tailing Cyan and Zach since they arrived, witnessing every moment and reporting it immediately to Laureen."What did you say?!" Laureen hissed over the phone."It's true, Laureen. Cyan went on a massive shopping spree with Zach using his money. She almost bought the w
"Are you challenging me, Zach?"He shook his head slowly before handing his phone to her. "Call him to confirm if I’m telling the truth or not."She glanced at the device for a moment before looking away. "No need.""Are you sure?" he asked.She turned to him and fixed him with a sharp, piercing stare. Zach immediately tucked his phone back into his pocket and straightened his posture."Where do you want to go?" she asked after a while.Zach remained silent for a few seconds before pointing toward a massive mall. Her brows furrowed."You want us to go there?"Zach nodded. "Why? Do you not want to?"She glanced at the towering structure of Liu Plaza, and a sudden idea flickered in her mind. "I didn’t say that," she replied, maneuvering the car into the mall’s parking garage.They walked inside together, but she stopped when Zach reached out and took her hand. Her eyes narrowed as she looked down at their joined fingers."What are you doing?""Holding your hand," he answered with a casu
Zach paused his eating and looked up. She expected him to panic, but she saw only a calm, steady expression in his eyes. He gave a small, faint smile before reaching out to take her hand where it rested on the table."Do you remember what we talked about while we were in the hospital?"She shook her head slowly. Out of all their conversations, she couldn't pinpoint which one he was referring to. "Which part?""The part about Zendaya," he said, glancing briefly at his daughter.Zendaya watched her father intently, waiting for what he would say next."After our talk, I realized I really need to make it up to you. I made a grave mistake, and since I can't remember the other events of our life together, I decided to make it up to you in the only way I know how right now," he stated seriously.At Zach’s explanation, Cyan nodded, but she still wasn't entirely convinced. Despite her private doubts, she chose to keep her true thoughts hidden."Is that so?" Cyan said casually.Zach smiled thin
She didn't know how she eventually drifted off that night. At first, it felt incredibly awkward, but as the night wore on, a sudden sense of peace washed over her, and she finally fell into a deep sleep.Whether she wanted to admit it or not, she had longed for this kind of tenderness from Zach. For one night, she allowed herself to feel what it was like to be a cherished wife.When she woke up the next morning, she was alone in the room. She immediately checked herself to make sure Zach hadn't tried anything while she was sleeping. She heaved a sigh of relief when she didn't feel anything out of the ordinary.Sitting up, she glanced at the clock and saw it was only six-thirty in the morning. She got out of bed and freshened up before heading downstairs. Before she even reached the kitchen, the rich, savory aroma of breakfast hit her senses.Assuming it was Silva, she walked into the kitchen with a smile. "Good morning, Silva—"The words died in her throat when she saw Zach. He was we
Cyan headed upstairs first while Zach stayed behind to take a call from Zion. She decided to freshen up before resting, but when she stepped out of the bathroom, her breath hitched.Zach was lounging comfortably on the bed, his back against the headboard. He was wearing nothing but plain sweatpants, brazenly flaunting his bare chest."Why are you half-naked?" she asked, sounding scandalized.He arched an eyebrow. "Why are you acting like it's your first time seeing me like this?"Cyan swallowed hard. He was right, but this was the first time she had seen Zach without a shirt. She had to admit, his physique was flawless—he put the professional male models she used to work with to shame."It isn't. It’s just... surprising to see you undressed in our room," she stammered, fishing for an excuse.A playful smirk danced on Zach’s lips. "Oh, come on, wife. I can take off my pants and go fully naked if that’s what you want."Her eyes went wide. "Are you out of your mind?!"He let out a low ch
Cyan’s eyes stretched wide; she was frozen, pinned to Zach’s lap. She was in a state of absolute shock. Why the hell did he kiss her? Zach’s lips moved slowly—teasing, inviting her to respond. Instinctively, her eyes began to flutter shut.So, this is what it feels like to be kissed by the man I’ve
But that wasn't the issue at hand. He would deal with Cyan later regarding the inheritance—if she even knew about it. First things first: he had a score to settle with the woman standing right in front of him!"How long are you going to keep lying to me?"Laureen blinked rapidly. She was certain he
Zach stared at the messages in disbelief. Was it really Laureen who had sent these to Cyan? They were venomous, filled with taunts and insults. This wasn't the Laureen he knew. But what shocked him most were the photos she had sent.Photos of them in bed together...Photos of them kissing...Everyw
"So what? You don't like her anyway, right? So it’s fine if I fantasize about her. You know me, Samaniego. Sexy models are exactly my type—"Xerxes was cut off by the sharp clack of Zach slamming his silverware onto the table. A brief, tense silence hung over them before the group burst into laught







