When my secretary delivered my laptop and paperwork, I started working on all my pending load. Percival was still around and, he doesn't seem to be doing anything—is he on some kind of day off? Or does he really slack around just like how he used to when we were students? I simply ignored him and focused on my work. Evening came so, I decided to wrap things up and have dinner with him. We still had a lot to talk about. A man came into the house and cooked our dinner for us. I guess all his staff doesn't reside in his home rather, they come only when they're needed. We were in the middle of a meal when I spoke to break the silence. "Percival, about the agreement. Shall we talk about it?"He raised his gaze to meet mine. "What's there to talk about?" I don't want to make the same mistakes. That's why I want to know if we're on the same page. "What will our set-up be?

     My body reacted to my emotions again. I felt my knees going weak when we arrived at Percival's place. It was not just about my emotions. It might also be because of my pregnancy."Katalina?" Percival examined me as he pushed the door close.I have to tell him about my child. I told him that Cadmus left me because I'm infertile, and it seemed like it didn't bother him at all. Now, he has to decide if he can play the role of a father to my child as well.He has to know so he can decide whether to stay by my side or not. I'm sure it won't be much of a problem because there was no love between us. But, I still respect his opinion about the matter."Percival...I have to tell you something," I started."Katalina, you're turning pale. Let's go to my room." He went to my side and held my waist as he guided me toward his room.He made me sit on top of the bed. He even fixed the pillow so I can rest my back there."You really ha

     "Father, mom, please calm down; I'll explain everything," I said as my eyes implored my father to listen. "Give me a moment. I-I'll be right back." I turned my back against my parents. But before I could leave the room, I stopped to say something.This was all Cadmus' fault. I don't want my parents to ever feel guilty for it."I wanted this marriage, and it fell apart. None of it was your fault," I said without looking back at them. I took another deep breath before I left the room.This was the first time that I ever walked so fast. The moment I stepped outside, the bright light shone on me but, my eyes were fixated on a man's moving figure."Cadmus!" My voice thundered across the place, which caused Cadmus to halt.It took him a moment before he turned to face my direction. I was quick to close the wide distance between us, and as soon as I got near, my hand flew to his face.

     The evening arrived rather too early. All I could think about on my way to the Salazar's place was how everything between me and that family would end today. So, as I sat with Cadmus' parents at one table, I tried to hide how much I detested their son.When I looked at them before I took my seat earlier, they all seemed relaxed yet cautious of me. Because of that, I confirmed that Cadmus had already spoken to them. My eyes glowered at him for not letting me tell my parents first.I rolled my eyes. Of course, Cadmus wanted to make me miserable as if having an affair behind my back wasn't already enough.There was a long silence between the four of us. I did not bother opening up any topics before they did. Perhaps by then, they would realize how much this family has disrespected mine. Cadmus did not only hurt me, but he also did not honor the forged bond our families had. My parents respected him and trusted him—what he did was not just

A sharp pain struck the lower part of my body after it hit a table. The phone fell on the floor and caused a loud thud. I paused for a moment as I realized that someone pushed me. "Katalina..." I heard Cadmus' voice. After I recovered from the shock, I stood up straight and brushed my hair back. I took a deep breath before I faced them, with flames in my eyes. I immediately searched for the one who pushed me, and my glare locked upon Minty's mother. "It was you who brought so much misfortune to my daughter! They bullied her and made her transfer because of you. You stole her boyfriend and got everyone to side with you. I almost lost Minty because of you!" The veins in her neck looked like they were about to pop as she screamed at me. "Hah..." My lips parted in disbelief. I'm not sure what was more shocking to me, the part where she thinks she can push me around and get away with it or the way she blamed me for something I didn't do. "The next