"Look into the camera, boys, and give us your best smile!" With a swift click of the shutter button, I captured the moment twice over. Later on, I decided to join in and become part of the picture too. As we entered the amusement park, a world of excitement awaited us. We eagerly hopped on every thrilling ride, from the exhilarating Anchor's Away to the wild Jungle Log Jam and the adventurous Rio Grande. Laughter filled the air as we braved the water rides, ending up thoroughly soaked. To commemorate the occasion, we purchased matching family t-shirts and shoes. Previously, I had been dressed in jeans and a blouse, but now we all proudly sported identical blue t-shirts adorned with the words 'mommy,' 'daddy,' and 'baby' on the back. Having enjoyed a delightful lunch earlier, our amusement park experience only got better. In addition to the rides, we tried our hand at various skill games, and I found myself particularly enthralled by the dart game, with its tempting prizes of fluffy

"Excuse me, ma'am, but the president requests your presence in his office." I hadn't even stepped foot into my office yet, and that was the first thing to greet me. I let out a weary sigh. I had been looking forward to this day, especially since I missed my date on Friday. I also deliberately ignored my father's calls, knowing that he would scold me for what happened. I left the house last night, fully aware that he would show up. I dropped my bag and made my way to the president's floor. My father's secretary stood up immediately upon seeing me. "Who's inside?" I asked before she could say anything. "Your father and sister. They've been waiting for you for a while," she replied. I greeted her with a smile as I entered the office. It felt like seeing Veronica for the first time all over again. This time, I knew her, and I wouldn't be caught off guard. Veronica was sitting on the sofa, engrossed in a magazine. She dropped it when she noticed me. My father glanced up from the pape

I was just about to leave the comfort room when I was unexpectedly stopped in my tracks. My eyes were drawn to the necklace she was wearing, and I couldn't help but speak up, my tone laced with anger, "Veronica, seriously? You took my necklace?!"Before I could react further, she retorted, "Slow down on the accusations, Kassandra. Who said this necklace is yours? You're not the only granddaughter of our grandmother. I am too. I believe I have a right to it."Her words irritated me, and though I knew we were both granddaughters, we had yet to confirm if we were legitimate sisters.Frustrated, I asked, "How did you manage to open my safe?""Ask our father about that, Kassandra. Please, let's not be constantly at odds. We're sisters after all. We don't have to fight every time we see each other," she said, trying to ease the tension.I couldn't hide my disdain for her as I glared at Veronica. It seemed like getting along with her was an impossible task."Don't pretend to be the nicest per

"You're not coming home with us, mommy?" Rious asked with a hint of disappointment in his voice."I'm not, my dear. Maybe next time. I need to go back to our house," I replied, gently caressing his hair to reassure him."The house with your daddy too?" he inquired innocently."Yes, sweetheart," I confirmed, my gaze briefly meeting Karious. We were in the car now, heading back home after our trip. I felt a sense of urgency as I knew I would only be home for a few days to collect a sample from Veronica. My frustration was mounting as I realized how difficult it was to get this problem done. It felt as though all my efforts were being blocked, leading to dead-ends, just like with Yasmin's case. This is why I sought help from a private investigator to expedite the search for Yasmin.The car eventually stopped in front of our gate, and I bid Rious goodbye as he slept peacefully through the flight."Message me when you get home, okay?" I requested Karious as I unbuckled my seatbelt."Yes. W

"Is this okay?" I inquired, having just tasted the kare-kare dish I prepared.With a smile of satisfaction, I patted my own shoulder and praised myself, "Very good, Kassandra! This isn't just skill anymore, it's pure talent! How did I manage to make this dish so delicious on my first attempt?"I was relieved that I didn't end up taking too long to cook for Karious and me. Although I already plan to make use of morning for this preparation and just go to work after my lunch date with Karious.I packed the remaining food in Tupperware and then took a shower to freshen up.Of course, I decided to keep this as a surprise for Karious, even though I had already told him that we would have lunch together. He believed he would pick me up from my company, but little does he know, I have planned to visit his workplace instead.Around 10 am, I finished all the preparations and left the condo. Carefully placing the food on the back seat, I drove to Karious' company, ensuring nothing spilled.His