Kabanata 21

The faint aroma of something savory woke me from my sleep.Nagkunot ang noo ko habang nakahiga pa rin. May naririnig akong mahihinang tunog mula sa kusina—parang tunog ng spatula na kumakaskas sa kawali. Napabangon ako sa kama, nag-inat ng kaunti, at tumingin sa orasan. Past 8 a.m. na.Hindi ako agad bumaba. Instead, I just sat there at the edge of the bed while listening and trying to confirm kung totoo nga bang may nagluluto sa kusina.Who could it be? Wala naman kaming katulong dito at isa lang naman ang kasama ko sa penthouse na ‘to.With hesitant steps, I padded across the floor, wearing only my soft cotton shorts and oversized shirt. Napahawak ako sa hamba ng pinto habang sumisilip mula sa hallway.And there he was.Nakatayo si Brent doon. Nakatalikod siya sa akin habang pinaplastar sa isang plato ang mga egg slices, toast, at ilang strips ng bacon. He was wearing a simple white shirt at gray joggers, medyo messy ang buhok—yung tipong bagong gising lang pero hot pa rin. He looke

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Kabanata 22

MALUMANAY ANG IHIP NG HANGIN habang naglalakad ako papasok ng Onirique. I wasn’t even trying to hide my smile. My heels clicked softly on the polished tiles, and for the first time in days, I felt light. May kung anong kilig sa dibdib ko habang inaalala ko pa rin yung nangyari kaninang umaga. Parang imposible pa ring paniwalaan, pero totoo 'yon.“Look who decided to grace us with her presence,” ani Cecile pagkapasok ko pa lang sa office area namin. Nakaabang siya sa tabi ng desk ko, ang usual composed aura nandoon pa rin—arms crossed, one brow arched, pero hindi judgmental. “Mind telling me why you didn’t come home last night? Madam kept calling on you,” dagdag niya, calm but slightly concerned.Agad akong napatigil sa paglalakad. I placed my bag down, then gave her a small, composed smile. “May emergency kahapon at napilitan kaming bumalik ng Pinas ng maaga.”“She knew that part,” ani Cecile, eyes narrowing slightly. “Ang hindi malinaw sa kanya ay kung bakit hindi ka umuwi ng mansion

Last Updated : 2025-04-19

Kabanata 23

THIRD PERSON POVPagkarating nila sa restaurant, agad silang sinalubong ng manager na para bang inaabangan nito ang pagdating nila. Diniretso sila sa isang table, malapit sa floor-to-ceiling glass windows na may view ng lungsod sa ibaba. The space was elegant, with warm golden lighting and subtle piano music in the background. Classy, pero hindi intimidating. Sakto lang—cozy, almost intimate. Parang pinili talaga para sa kanila.Kristine moved quietly, following the manager with graceful steps. Pag-upo niya sa plush velvet seat, she picked up the leather-bound menu, pero hindi naman talaga siya nagbabasa. Her eyes skimmed the words, pero wala roon ang focus niya.She was still reeling from earlier—yung ngiting biglang pinakawalan ni Brent habang naghihintay sa kanya kanina. The way it shifted something in the air between them. Ngayon, kabado siya. Kinikilig. Pero may halong gulo at tanong sa puso.What was this lunch supposed to mean?Brent sat across from her, calm and composed. He d

Last Updated : 2025-04-19

All Chapters of The Billionaire's Mischievous Wife: Chapter 21 - Chapter 23

Kabanata 21

Kabanata 22

Kabanata 23