LOGINCandace and Daniel have a loveless romance... she had sacrificed her dreams to be a devoted wife, but Daniel kept ignoring her and loving another woman. After the divorce, Camille returned. After two years without hearing from her, Daniel was astonished by her beauty and great talent. From there, a story of remorse and desire begins.
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飛行機の窓から流れていく雲を眺めながら私は呟いていた。 もちろん、本当に身を売ったわけではない。 働く場所も給料も契約書に書かれていて、その内容を理解したうえで、自分の意思でサインをした。 日本で働けば、故郷のダバオでは得られないほどの給料を受け取ることができる。 それで家族に仕送りができるのだから、これは私自身が選んだことだから。 こうして飛行機の座席に身体を預け窓の外に広がる青い空を眺めていると、どうしても「身売り」という言葉が頭の中から消えてくれない。 膝の上に置いたパスポートを開くと そこには、やや緊張した顔で、それでも無理に笑っている自分の写真が載っている。 パスポートネームには、 Maria Anne Santos――マリア・アン・サントス。 この名前を持ったまま、日本へ行く。 ダバオからマニラへ飛び、マニラから関西国際空港へ向かい、そこからさらに飛行機を乗り継いで、四国の松山へ。 故郷を離れてから、もうどれくらいの時間が経ったのだろう。 エンジンの低い音が絶え間なく耳に響いている。 高い空の上にいるという現実が、胸の奥にある不安を少しずつ大きくしていた。 窓の外には白い雲がどこまでも続いている。 その雲の向こうには、私の知らない日本という国がある。 これから暮らす場所。 介護の仕事をする場所。 家族のためにお金を稼がなければならない場所。 そう思うと、父のことを思い出す。 父は以前、観光客を相手にする通訳の仕事をしていた。 外国人と話すことが好きな人で私が子どもの頃には、家に帰ってくると仕事で出会った日本人や韓国人、アメリカ人の話を楽しそうに聞かせてくれていた。 私もいつか父のように、外国の人と話す仕事ができたらいい。そんなことを思ったこともある。 新型コロナウイルスの流行が世界中に広がると、ダバオを訪れる観光客はほとんどいなくなり、父の仕事もなくなった。 家族を養うために、父は慣れない建築現場で働き始めた。 危険な仕事だった。 それでも父は家族の前では弱音を吐かず、疲れて帰ってきても笑っていたし、私たちにはいつも 「大丈夫だ」とだけ。 その父が、私が十九歳のとき建築現場から転落して亡くなった。 あまりにも突然のことで残された母と私、そして三人の兄弟を、これからどうやって生きていけば良いのか…。 母と悲しんでいる暇もなく、これからの生活を考えなければならなかった。 私は大学を中退し、父が働いていた建築会社に事務員として就職した。 少しでも家族の役に立ちたいと思って働いたけれど、私の給料だけでは家族全員を支えることはできなかった。母から日本へ行かないかと言われる。 正確には「マリア、日本へ行って稼いできなさい」そう言われた。 母は稼ぎが少ない私を責めていたわけではない。 私だって、それが家族を助けるために必要なことだと分かっている。 だから私は技能実習生になるための訓練校へ入り日本語を勉強し介護の仕事について学び、日本で働くための準備をした。 何度も自分に言い聞かせ、 私が頑張れば母も弟たちも生活を続けていける。 そう考えて契約書にサインをしたつもりだ。 だから後悔してはいけない。 これは自分が選んだことなのだから。 それでも、飛行機の中で「身売りか」という言葉が浮かんでしまう。 「違う……」 誰に言うでもなく、そう呟きながら首をふっていた。 仕送りで家族の生活を守りたい。 それだけで十分だ。 いや、十分なはずだ。 まだ日本語を自由に話せない。 介護の仕事も経験したことがない。 日本という国そのものが初めてで、これからどんな人たちと出会い、どんな生活をすることになるのかも分からない。 不安で押し潰されそうになるが、 もう引き返すことはできない。 窓の外をぼんやりと眺めていると雲の切れ間から遠くに青い海が見える。 あの海のどこか向こう側に故郷がある。 パスポートを閉じ、胸の前で静かに抱えた。 「さよなら、フィリピン……」 声にすると、胸の奥が痛い。 「さよなら、みんな……」 飛行機は何も知らないまま白い雲の上を日本へ向かって進んでいく。 毎月の仕送りすることだけを考えていればいい。 そう思っていた。 まさか、この日本で一人の男性と出会うことになるとは。 このときの私はまだ何も知らない。In fact, Candace wasn't sure, she didn't know if Seth would be angry. But when he thought about Ruby's frustrated look, he felt good.If Seth got mad, Jella would never admit it!But unexpectedly, Seth didn't respond or expose her, which made Candace act bolder.On the table, everyone was pretending to be harmonious, but below it, a pair of small feet wrapped around the man's sturdy legs, rubbing and caressing...An inexplicable ambiguity...Ruby looked into Candace's lovely eyes staring at Seth several times; I was very angry.«Little bitch. Since you like to seduce them, today I will send you to another man's bed.He looked at Fanny immediately.Ruby took the wine that Fanny offered her, poured two glasses separately and then passed one to Candace saying: "Sister, I wish you have a happy life with your boyfriend. Health.True, Candace. "Don't let Ruby down," Fanny said immediately.After hearing his words, Candace naturally understood that there was a problem with the wine. But that
Ruby felt a little pain in her heart. With everything and Disappointed, she sat next to Seth, consoling herself that he just had a bad temper and wasn't good at expressing himself.There was no seat next to Ruby, so Candace sat across from them.Robert kept trying to talk to Seth; "He congratulated him very much for such a good opportunity, he wanted to win the recent big project. Not everyone could engage in their conversation, so naturally, they avoided speaking."Seth listened in silence, without any response.He looked up and saw that Candace was eating.He saw that woman when he entered. Previously, he had noticed that she was not as charming and that the Flaming family did not seem to like her. But she looked calm, and the beauty of her body gave her an air of mystery. This gave Seth an unfamiliar feeling.Candace also noticed the man's gaze, she felt uncomfortable. He swallowed unconsciously and pretended to grab the glass of water to take a drink.Noticing that Seth wasn't int
Candace hadn't had time to open her mouth.Robert shouted: "Are you deaf?""Where have you been all these years? If you're alive, why don't you go home?"Candace looked at him. In his mind, he was of the same ilk as Ruby and Fanny."I survived. Of course, I will enjoy my happy life. Do I have to come back and be used by you and then silenced?"Candace said in a gentle voice.Robert slapped the table and stood up: "What nonsense, he said, you are the adopted daughter of our family, so you have to do everything for us."Candace scoffed and asked: "Am I really your adopted daughter? I'm afraid the adoption certificate has been lost."He knew she hadn't even been registered at home.It was a supposed daughter. But in reality, they adopted her in order to cover up their guilt and maintain their style of a big family."You... Robert was going to advocate for her."Fanny was afraid that things would come to light. He had told everyone that Candace had died in an accident.She rushed over and
But Seth frowned at the word "couple."An inexplicable irritation washed over him!Seeing that Seth was staring at Candace, Ruby was disgusted. He even saw Candace wink at him. Candace's eyes were so attractive!Ruby ground her teeth. I really didn't want to see them ogling each other. So he asked Seth: "Seth, can you take me home later? I don't have the car today.Seth nodded slightly.""Candace, are you coming to the hospital because you are sick? How about we take you?"Ruby pretended to be kind, but she was warning him something with her eyes.Candace knew Ruby was going to be angry. After all, she winked at her fiancé!Candace didn't want to waste time with her, so she said: “No, thank you. Let's catch up another time.”He emphasized "catching up.” smiled a little and left.Ruby looked relieved.Seth was staring at Candace's back. He had inexplicable emotions in his black eyes. It wasn't until he could no longer see her silhouette that he withdrew his eyes."Come on," Seth walked
Either way, Candace was willing to learn the truth from Galileo's mouth. "I know what I must do. Don't worry," Candace said with a frown. In fact, if this man was Daisy's father, she was willing to pay him anything to help little Daisy. With that in mind, she hung up the call and left. It was nig
In the presidential suite, Candace Flaming felt a stabbing pain in her body, which spread to her arms and legs. In the darkness of the room, she finally regained her senses and came back to reality.Looking around, Candace realized that something was wrong. Just a few minutes ago she had been at a
Candace stared at the nurse, who was conducting an examination, still feeling worried.Suddenly, an international call came in.Seeing that the call was from "Baby", Candace rushed into the hallway and answe
Candace stared at the nurse, who was conducting an examination, still feeling worried.Suddenly, an international call came in.Seeing that the call was from "Baby", Candace rushed into the hallway and answered.It was nighttime in the Capital. But Daisy had not yet fallen asleep. Knowing this, Can






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