로그인I closed my eyes when I felt the mattress dip beside me.Pulling the comforter tighter around my body, I hugged a pillow and pretended to be asleep.“Why are you sleeping here?”Of course, he didn’t buy it.While he was in the shower, I had moved to the hidden bedroom connected to his.“Rebecca…” he called softly.I swallowed when I felt his arm wrap around my waist.“Are you still mad?” he whispered against my ear, pressing light kisses along the back of my neck.I removed his arm and moved farther away—so far I was almost at the edge of the bed.“Rebecca, come on. Talk to me. I’m sorry about earlier. Don’t stay mad, okay?”I bit my lip.There was something in his voice—gentle, almost pleading. So different from the man I first met.This wasn’t the cold, ruthless Steffano I knew.What is happening?When I remembered the way he kissed me earlier, something inside my chest tightened.And you… what’s happening to you?“Rebecca—”“Why?” I whispered, pressing a hand to my forehead, unable
My heart started pounding the moment Cairo pulled me into a tight embrace.A racing heartbeat always has a reason.Either you have feelings for that person…Or you’re afraid of them.And right now—I knew exactly which one it was.Fear.“I—I have to go,” I stammered, pushing against his shoulder.“Stay, Olivia… please. I’m begging you.”I gathered all my strength and shoved him away.I froze.Tears were streaming down his face.“I was looking for you!” he cried, his voice breaking. “I kept asking myself why you stood me up that day! Just give me a damn answer! Was it revenge? Were you mad at me? Did you think I just sent you away like you meant nothing?!”I stepped back as his tears kept falling.Damn…He’s really crying.Does he really love Olivia this much?“I was going to follow you!” he continued desperately. “Even if I lost everything—everything—I was ready! I couldn’t accept how fast you moved on after we broke up… how you got pregnant by your childhood friend.”“I’m not blaming
“Mommy?”“Mommy!”I stopped brushing Stephie’s hair and turned to her.“Yes, sweetheart?”She pouted. “You’re not listening to me.”I sighed softly and gave her an apologetic smile before kneeling before her.“I’m sorry. Mommy’s just thinking about something. What were you saying?”She tilted her head. “I was asking… do you miss your job?”“My job?”…Acting?No. Not Rebecca. She means Olivia.Modeling.I forced a small smile and nodded.“Of course I do. I loved my job. Being on stage, having people watch me… it was an amazing feeling.”I paused, then gently asked,“Why do you ask?”She smiled brightly. “Then you should go back, Mommy. I want to see you doing what you love.”My chest tightened.I stroked her hair and kissed the top of her head.“That’s so sweet of you. Always supporting Mommy.”“Of course,” she said proudly. “I want you to be happy. But… if you go back to work… you won’t leave us, right?”I swallowed.“Of course not. I won’t leave you.”A lie.“I’m really excited about
STEFFANO“What do you mean non-bailable, Sir?” Alexa asked sharply. “Are you saying Steffano’s going to jail?”“If this escalates to a higher court, yes,” the lawyer replied calmly. “For now, he’ll remain in custody. Mr. Davidson’s case falls under aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Given the victim’s condition, this is not something the court will take lightly.”He paused, then added,“Your best option is to reach a settlement with the Buenaventura. Otherwise, he will be prosecuted.”Alexa exhaled sharply. “Alright. We’ll talk to Cairo.”“And say what?” I cut in coldly. “Beg him? No, thanks.”“Steffano, come on!” Giselle snapped, pacing in frustration. “If you don’t talk to Cairo and his family, they will press charges. You’ll end up in prison!”She threw her hands up. “Unbelievable. I’m done. What is it about that woman that makes you lose your mind every single time?!”“Steffano,” Alexa tried again, calmer this time, “I know Aunt Leah. They won’t let this go unl
“...you stayed with him because you had no other choice.”What did that man mean by that?Did it mean Olivia only used Steffano?I shook my head, trying to push the thought away. Ever since this morning, I had been thinking about things that weren’t even mine to worry about.It’s their business, not mine.What mattered was something else.Finding out who really killed Timothy.If only my mother would wake up… she could tell the real culprit and clear my name once and for all.
Am I getting addicted to sex?That question echoed in my head as I stared at my reflection, brushing my hair slowly.What was supposed to be a simple shower with Steffano… had turned into something else again.It always did.He never seemed to get tired of touching me—of wanting me—and somehow, I didn’t get tired of him either.That alone scared me.I never thought I could experience this… this intensity. This kind of pleasure. Not even once.And yet, with him… it happened again and again.I wasn’t inexperienced. I had been with Timothy before—but it was never like this. There were even times I had to pretend… fake reactions just so he wouldn’t notice.But with Steffano?There was nothing to fake.My gaze dropped to my neck, and I bit my lip when I saw another mark.God… another one.“Is he a vampire or something?” I muttered under my breath. “Why is he so obsessed with my neck?”Stop pretending you didn't like it...My cheeks flushed instantly at my own thought. I quickly grabbed co
STEFFANOI lifted the still-warm takeout containers with a grin from Aunt Cora and Uncle Ferdie’s place. In my other hand, I carried a brown bag filled with formula milk and diapers for our twins, Savvy and Stephie.Last week, Olivia broke down in tears. She said she couldn’t breastfeed them proper
“Wow, your sunny-side-up eggs are perfect, Mommy!” Stephie exclaimed, making me laugh. The way she praised it, you’d think I had cooked something incredibly complicated.“Do you want more toast, Savvy?” I asked when I noticed he was almost done with what was on his plate.“Yes, please,” he replied,
STEFFANOI don’t do cuddling after sex… so what am I doing now?I thought to myself as I looked at Rebecca, completely exhausted after the countless times we had each other. My hand lifted on its own, gently brushing her cheek.She let out a soft moan and pulled herself closer to me. I swallowed ha
I let out a deep sigh as my eyes began to ache from keeping them shut, and dizziness crept in from tossing and turning on the bed without being able to fall asleep.In the end, I just got up and opened the fridge, looking for something to eat—even though I wasn’t hungry. I just needed something to







