Chapter 191: Why

“Why do you have to come back?”I heard Tremaine’s voice. I felt a sharp pain on the back of my head. My migraine is getting worse as time passes by.“Why come back, Anastasia?” She touched my cheek.I was stunned. It was indeed Tremaine’s voice. And her touch. It was gentle and warm like it used to be. Am I dreaming? “Sobrang liit ng mundo. Sa dinami-dami ng mga bata ikaw pa talaga ang na pusuan ko.” Hinaplos niya ang pisnge ko. “I know it’s not your fault but why do you have to look like her growing up?” Look like who?“It would have been easier if you don’t move like her, talked like her, looked like her.” Kinuha niya ang kamay ko at kinulong ito sa pagitan ng mga palad niya. Her warmth felt so real. I know I wasn’t dreaming. I want to open my eyes and let her know that I was awake but I want to hear from her more. I want to hear her the answers behind my whys. Why did she mistreat me, hurt me. I want to know her reasons, her real deep reasons and not that reputation bullshits.

Last Updated : 2025-06-08

Chapter 192: How

“How am I going to keep my distance when every time you’re out of my sight I feel like dying?”His voice was soft but carries immense pain.“How can they expect me to survive without you when even a single day of your absence shatters my sanity?”The pain in his voice receded and sheered sadness causing his voice to crack.“How can they ask me to let you go when I couldn’t even imagine a second of my life without you?”His sadness turned into desperation. He uttered each word with strong emphasis and strained defiance.Every time he spoke, he sounded more and more desperate. I could feel the heaviness in his words, the pain, and it shatters me. I slightly opened my eyes and saw his green eyes staring back at me brimming with tears.“Xeonne...” The moment I called his name, tears streamed down his cheek. I smiled at my barely opened eyes. “It’s nice to see you again kahit na sa panaghinip lang.”I know I was dreaming. Naaalala ko ang sariling nagtatrabaho pa rin sa madaling araw. Hin

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Chapter 193: Who

“Who the hell would kidnap Xeonne?” Lucero asked while driving.“Yeahh... Who?” I stared at my ring.I twisted the ring for I don’t know how many times and somehow I couldn’t figure out where I want it. I’ve been wearing this for a long time but it makes me uncomfortable lately. Napansin ko rin ang pagiging maluwag nito. Hindi ko alam kung nangayayat ba ako or ano. I just don’t feel this ring.“Anastasia,” tawag ni Lucero.“Ha?” Napatingin ako sa kaniya gamit ang rear view mirror.“Kanina pa ako nagsasalita but you’re not paying attention.” Sandali niyang ibinaling ang tingin sa ‘kin. “I feel like you don’t care.”Nagsalubong ang mga kilay ko. “About what?”“About Xeonne being missing?” Tiningnan niya ako na may pagtataka.“Of course I care. It’s my Xeonne we’re talking about.” Mabilis kong pagtanggi. “I’m just not myself knowing that he’s nowhere to be found.”Hindi ko alam kung sino ang niloloko ko, si Lucero ba o sarili ko mismo. Xeonne’s gone for a day now and somehow I don’t feel

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Chapter 194: Monteverde Family

“Hindi ko naiintindihan. Bakit naman gagawin ni Alesia ‘to?” Hindi mapakali si Mom.Pabalik-balik siyang naglalakad dito sa sala. Napatitig ako sa cellphone na nilapag ko sa mesa. Kalahating oras na simuna nang kunin ni Alesia ang anak ko pero hanggang ngayon ay wala pa rin akong natatanggap na balita.“Damn it!” Marahas na sinara ni Lucero ang laptop. “Alesia’s phone’s is upstairs. She’s using a burner phone to call you. I can’t trace itband the tracking device on Xenon is not working.”“The heck, Lucero!” Binato ko siya ng throw pillow. “Paano kung malaman nila ang tungkol sa tracking device? You’re putting my son in danger.”“He’s in danger either way lalo na kung may galit sa ‘yo si Alesia,” inis na tugon niya.“And you think that makes me feel better?” Pabagsak akong umupo.My husband’s missing and now my son? Napasabunot ako sa sarili. What’s her reason? Is it because of Xeonne? Mabilis kaming napatingin sa cellphone ko nang sandaling tumunog ito. Agad ko itong dinampot. I rece

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Chapter 195: Under Your Name

“Wife?”Mabilis na lumapit sa ‘kin si Xeonne. Puno ng pag-alala ang mga mata niya.“What’s wrong?” Pinunasan niya ang magkabilang pisnge ko.Hindi ko napansin na umiiyak na pala ako. Hindi ko alam kung sa tuwa dahil sa wakes gising na siya o sa naiisip na siya, si Xenon at Alesia bilang isang buong pamilya.“I’m sorry, Wife.” He hugged me.Napatawa ako nang mapakla. Right. Syempre anak niya si Xenon. He won’t give him up easily.“So this is goodbye then?”Kusa siyang kumawala sa pagkakayakap at tiningnan ako nang magkasalubong ang mga kilay.“What are you talking about?” Hinawakan niya ang magkabilang pisnge ko.Winaksi ko ang mga kamay niya at umatras palayo sa kaniya. “If you’re leaving me for her fine but please don’t take Xenon away from me.”“Huh?” Sandali niya akong tinitigan ng may pagtataka pagkatapos ay binaling niya ang tingin sa ‘kin. “Alesia...” May pagbabanta sa boses niya.Tumawa na parang kontrabida si Alesia. Lumapit ito kay Xeonne at muling kumapit sa braso niya.“I’m

Last Updated : 2025-06-15

Chapter 196: Mrs. Monteverde

“You know you don’t have to buy an island for me or anything at all right?” I grabbed his hand resting around my neck and pulled myself closer to him. His firm chest pressed against my back. I could feel his heart beating faster.“I know.” His arm tightened around my waist as he nozzles against my nape.The gentle warmth of his breath caressed my skin, sending chills down my spine.“But I want to,” he added and planted a long kiss on my neck.I turned around and was met by his intense gaze. I cupped his face and leaned over as I shut my eyes close. I felt his soft lips against mine. He grabbed my nape and deepened the kiss. He nudged me against the soft silk beneath us and with his lips still against mine, he swiftly climbed on top of me. The space on each sides my head slightly sunk as he ositions himself cornering me. I wrapped my arms around his neck kissing him like we’ve never kissed for years. Each kiss screams how I longed for him.Suddenly he stopped.Resting my head back, I

Last Updated : 2025-06-23