Mag-log inMy dearest readers, Thank you so much for sticking with me despite the more than two-week break. I’m truly sorry for keeping you waiting! I paused the updates because I went back to re-edit half of the book, and I made some important changes to the plot to improve the story. So please, go back and start reading from Chapter 20 before continuing. Some parts of the story have changed, so rereading from there will help you understand the new direction of the plot. Thank you for your patience and for still being here. Now, let’s get back to the story!
“And then the tortoise said, ‘Can you at least be my friend? I promise I will never trick you again.’But the rabbit could already see through the tortoise’s trick.‘Of course I can be your friend,’ the rabbit replied. ‘But before I agree, you have to promise me that you will never lie to me again.’‘Of course! I promise,’ the tortoise said.But before I could finish the story, I noticed that Leo had finally drifted off to sleep.I stopped reading and looked down at his sleeping face for a while before gently brushing a few strands of hair away from his forehead.A smile slowly spread across my lips.Troublesome little boy.He looked so innocent when he was asleep. It was hard to believe that the same child who had spent the entire evening causing trouble was now lying there so peacefully.I gently pulled the blanket over him, tucking him in properly before leaning down to place a soft kiss on his forehead.“Goodnight, my baby.”I switched off the lamp on the bedside table and stood u
Eventually, we arrived home, and the driver stepped out to open the door for me. “Thank you,” I said before walking toward the house. But just as I pulled the front door open, I heard shouting from inside. “Go, go, go!” “Yeah, go faster!” “Zoom! Zoom! Zoom!” “Yay! Grandpa is so amazing!” What on earth was going on? I slowly stepped inside, only to stop when I saw the scene before me. Dad was on both knees with his hands planted firmly on the floor, crawling around the living room on all fours. And sitting proudly on his back was our little troublesome one, riding him like a horse. Seriously? “What the hell are you two doing?” I quickly dropped my bag on the chair and walked over to pull Leo down from his back. “Grandpa is strong.” Shut up,” I said, but he only giggled. “Dad, can you please stop spoiling him?” I complained. “How can you let him ride on your back like this? What if you hurt yourself?” “Why will I hurt myself just because I carry him? Just because I am ol
“No, she’s lying!” Cassie shouted. “How dare you accuse me of that?” “She isn’t.” I said and all eyes turned to me. “Because I was a witness.” Cassie's body froze. “What? No, you…you can’t…” “I overheard your conversations when she asked you if you had told me about what she pointed out. And you said yes and even lied to her that you clearly told me that she was the one who discovered the issue. But I remembered clearly that it was quite the opposite.” Cassie's face went pale as she staggered back in shock. “Same as other things you claimed of. You took her credit.” “Do you still dare to deny it?” I asked sharply, my voice dripping with authority. “Or should we pull the CCTV up? We can’t hear the sound…but at least we can still get some facts.” Cassie's mouth opened, but no words came out. She slowly lowered her head, and all the courage she had displayed earlier disappeared in an instant. “Wow, she’s really something else. I almost believed her.” “I already knew sh
AVA’S POV ****FOUR YEARS LATER**** Once the signing ceremony finally came to an end, I made my way back to the company. But just as I opened my office door, the sound of confetti popping filled the air, startling me so much that cover my head with my hand “Congratulations!” They all echoed at once. I slowly lowered my hand and looked around the room, only to see each and every member of my team with a smile on their face. “Seriously guys, that was…” “Congratulations, Miss Ava!” “Congratulations, Miss Hills!” “Congratulations, ma’am.” I looked at them and I was so touched and emotional to see this. I couldn’t believe… “You guys are so amazing. Thank you so much.” I said with a smile. “I really appreciate this.” I kept thanking them, giving some a hug. “Congratulations,” chris said as he handed me a beautiful bouquet. “Thank you. Oh, this is so beautiful.” I took it from him and brought it closer to my face, taking in their sweet scent. “Thank you, everyone.
AVA’S POV “Can I…” His voice cracked slightly. “Can I at least call you once in a while?” He asked and my fingers immediately tightened around my dress. I clenched the fabric so hard that my knuckles hurt. But why did he still need to call me? After all, he felt nothing for me. My throat burned as I tried to force the words out, to refused him bluntly, but nothing came. Not even a sound. And I wondered why it was this hard? I had wanted this. For two months, Dad and I tried our best to make him sign this. And now…he finally did. So why did my chest hurt like this? After everything he had done. After finding out that he was nothing but a heartless jerk. Why did hearing him ask to call me make something inside me want to say yes? “Alright.” He said, and I tried to picture how his face looked like in my mind. “I understand.” His voice was painfully quiet. “Then, do you really want to go through with this?” He asked and I felt my chest beating faster. My eyes found Clarissa’s
I was sending her because Ava would be alone. Because she needed someone beside her. Someone she could trust. And if Gina could make those lonely days even a little easier for her, then that was enough for me. At least for now. I placed my phone down and let out a slow breath. I knew I had no right to expect Ava to forgive me. But deep inside, I still held on to one small hope. That someday, after enough time had passed… after the anger had faded… after the wounds I had caused her had finally begun to heal… maybe she would look at me again. I didn’t know how long it would take, but for her, I couldn’t wait. And if that day ever came, I would spend the rest of my life proving that I deserved it. * * * Not long after, I arrived at their pack. This time, I used the main gate and no one stopped me because they knew what I was coming to do. I drove straight to the restaurant where I had been told Ava was waiting. The thought of seeing her one last time made something inside my
I couldn’t find it. My eyes scanned the velvet-lined drawers again. Then again. But it’s still not there. Not just the ring but most of my jewelry are missing. My fingers began moving frantically through every compartment. But it wasn’t there. I didn’t care about the wedding ring or the res
The second I saw her face, something inside me broke. Fresh tears filled my eyes and without saying a word, I stepped forward and threw my arms around her. She didn’t ask what happened nor demand an explanation. She just wrapped her arms around me and held me as if all she knew all I needed right
I opened my mouth to speak, but no words came out. I could only stare at him in shock and through the corner of my eyes, I caught this triumphant sneer on Natalie's face. “You…you can’t be serious, right? The one who should be leaving right now is..” “No, it’s you.” He turned to face me, after sl
***AVA’S POV***“Congratulations, you’re three weeks pregnant.” The doctor’s words rang in my ears as I stared at her.“Pardon?”“You heard me right, Luna Ava. You are three weeks along.”I blinked rapidly as I could not believe this. Five years of trying and now finally…I didn’t wait for anythin







