31. Broke up.

“Is Daddy home yet?” Shawn asked sleepily, yawning.“Not yet, sweetheart,” she replied while tucking him in. “Daddy might be working overtime. I’ll just wake you up early tomorrow.”“Promise?”“Promise, Shawn.” She kissed his forehead. “Sleep tight, baby.”“Good night, Mommy. I love you.”“I love you too, baby.”Jillian watched as Shawn drifted off to sleep. She had also been waiting for Sake so they could finally talk—but it seemed he wouldn’t be coming home that night.Once she was sure her son was sound asleep, she quietly left his room.Instead of heading to her own, her feet carried her outside the house. Sake still wasn’t home—he was way past his usual time. Not that she expected him to always come home to her and Shawn.But for a little while, she just wanted to feel like they were a family—even if she knew deep down it would never come true.She had gone through so much in her life. Some things she considered mistakes, others blessings. And some, like Sake, were mistakes that t

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32. The right thing.

All of Julia’s test results came back normal. That was enough to relieve Jillian. If her sister had ended up in critical condition again, she wasn’t sure she could bear the weight of guilt—no matter how many times Sake insisted that none of it was her fault.It was already morning when they left the hospital. Valeria and Victoria had arrived not long after. And of course, their mother wouldn’t just let what happened to her favorite daughter slide. Valeria blamed Jillian, cursed her out—even in front of Sake. He defended her without being asked, taking full responsibility for what happened to Julia.Sake admitted that he broke up with Julia earlier that night. He apologized to Valeria and told her honestly that he could no longer love her daughter. Then, without a word, he reached for Jillian’s hand and they left the hospital together.“There’s someone else in Julia’s life,” Sake finally said once they got back home. “She’s been cheating on me for a long time,” he added when she looked

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33. Stay.

Shawn was still asleep when she peeked into his room. So she went to her own room to take a bath and change. They had just come from the hospital, and she didn’t want to risk bringing home any bacteria that might harm her son.She had just finished bathing and dressing when Sake knocked on her door. Though hesitant, she opened it for him."Jillian!" She was startled when he suddenly pulled her into a hug. "Don’t go...""Sake—" she said, catching a whiff of alcohol on his breath."Don’t leave with Shawn... please?" he pleaded."Sake, you’re drunk," she said gently. "We’re not leaving yet. Why don’t you get some rest?” She tried to pull away from his embrace, but his arms only tightened around her, like quicksand that only dragged her deeper the more she struggled."Tell me what would make you stay," Sake begged. "I can’t lose you a third time, Jillian.""Let’s talk when you’re sober, Sake," she replied, even though her heart ached at how easy it would be to say she loved him back at t

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Finale.

When it’s not the first day of November, the silence in cemeteries is deafening. Only a few visit the graves of their loved ones on ordinary days.Like on that day, Jillian walked from the cemetery entrance toward the grave she intended to visit. The place was very quiet but not frightening because the sun was shining brightly.As she walked, she recalled the events of her life.She had failed so many times. She planted anger and reaped pain. She made mistakes — too many to count. But when she finally had the chance to make things right, she didn’t waste it. She asked for forgiveness and forgave others. She sacrificed and gave in, even if it hurt her. But the Lord had been gracious to her. He gave her the people she loved. Until the bombing happened...Jillian stopped in front of a mausoleum, went inside, and placed a basket of flowers on top of the marble tomb.“It’s been a long time, Papa.” Tears welled in her eyes as her hand traced the name of her father engraved on the tombstone.

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Lahat ng Kabanata ng Deceiving The Billionaire: Kabanata 31 - Kabanata 34

31. Broke up.

32. The right thing.

33. Stay.

Finale.