Chapter 55

Marisse slowly regained consciousness, her eyes fluttering open to the sterile white walls of an unfamiliar room. Confusion washed over her as she tried to piece together what had happened. It took a moment for her surroundings to register - she was in a hospital.

From what she witnessed sa office ni Anthony, bar, white van, Adrian, pag ligtas sa kaniya ng nakatatandang kapatid niya, at sa taxi....

As her gaze shifted, Marisse's heart skipped a beat when she saw Anthony sitting by her bedside. The pain of his betrayal resurfaced, but she couldn't ignore the concern etched on his face.

Nanay Lydia, her trusted maid, stood nearby, her eyes filled with worry. Next to her was Lyka, Nanay Lydia's daughter, who had become like a little sister to Marisse over the years. Darwin and Patricia, Anthony's cousin, completed the unexpected gathering.

"Salamat po at gising ka na, anak" ani ni Nanay sa akin saka mabilis na nalapitan ako.

"Kamusta ka, ate?" Tanong ni Lyka.

"Omg ka, beshy, kamusta k