Did he? Who is he referring to?"I already have a plan. I know how it works, Attorney Santiago."Out of curiosity, I tried to peek at him, but my lips parted when I saw him undressing his top. My eyes grew wider, and glued myself to the wall."Just give me an update, Attorney. I'm counting on you," he ended the call.I was amazed by that. But I pouted and tried to peek again, but he was already heading towards the backdoor, and I was sure he was going to swim.I heaved a sigh and continued to get something to drink. But still, I found myself staring at him. He was swimming angrily. And when I thought he was done, I ran upstairs again and pretended sleeping.That was my routine for days. I have no grudges anymore, but I still felt lonely. Sometimes we met in the kitchen and talked casually, but that was all. I just focused on painting a happy family with him. I tried to finish it, though my back hurts from time to time.I stretched my neck and massaged my temples as I felt my head achi

"Do you know about this?! What is this, Delton? You know about this?" I screamed as I pointed harshly at the television.His lips were in a thin line; his jaw was tightening as he glared deathly at the TV screen before putting down the plate of buttered chicken on the glass table."I'll call someone to stop the media—""I don't fucking care about the media, Delton! Do you freaking know about this? Wrong. You knew about this, right? So that's why you don't want me to talk to Andres, right?" I arched my brow and put my hand at the side of my waist.He didn't respond. Instead, he gave another death glare on the television.I laughed sarcastically when he didn't speak."I'm right! My parents probably told you about this already. That's why they don't want me to come home. Is that also the reason why you don't want to send me to the mansion?!"I walked towards him and stared at him deathly. He nodded slowly and even thought twice."I just followed orders, Savvy.""Well, fuck you, Attorney!

One word, and yet it broke my heart.I blinked and bit my lip. I could literally feel my heart sadden, but I ignored it. Instead, I ate the food quickly and looked away. I chewed it unwillingly.Am I rejected? I asked in my head, but I wasn't ready for that."Should we talk now about your company's bankruptcy?" he interrupted.I shook my head. I know it won't be resolved easily, especially if I am angry. And, I want to rest for now instead of facing my problems. He might think of a solution once we both rested."Not for now. Like I told you, I want you to rest for awhile. I am not that evil to not notice that you were tired—""I will never be tired, Savvy."That made me stare at him again, and his eyes shouted his sincerity, but I don't want to abuse it."I know, Attorney. But still, you need to rest. Let's talk about this later or tomorrow. And I want to talk about this matter with our attorney as well. I think Attorney Santiago is knowledgeable about this."If there is someone who c

I looked away from his question. I don't know if I should tell him or just hide it. But then, I smiled as I pulled him outside."I'm already hungry, Attorney. What's the dish?" I asked innocently so he wouldn't question me anymore.I was about to pull him towards the stairs, but he held my hand. Slowly, he intertwined it with his, then gently pulled me closer to his body."I cooked some beef steak."My face turned sour as my mind drew a beef steak, and I think my stomach hated it when I heard it grumbling. Suddenly, my throat felt sour as well. I immediately covered my mouth as I was about to vomit."Don't you like it?" he asked, curious.I shook my head right away, let go of his hand, and ran downstairs. I headed to the kitchen sink and vomited. It became more at stake as I could smell the beef steak.I churned up, but I felt his gentle hand on my back. He was caressing it gently, and that made me calm down."I have a conclusion in my mind as to why this is happening to you, Savvy."

"Delton, no!"I forcefully pulled back my elbow from his grasp, but his grip tightened."Delton! What now?! I don't want to! I won't go outside the country!"I collected my weight so he wouldn't be able to pull me, and yet, my eyes widened when he carried me."Delton—""Will you shut your mouth, Savvy? This is for you," he uttered through his gritted teeth.Instead of feeling delighted, my tears fell down on my cheeks. This is not the life I planned for myself."You're stepping on my human rights, Delton. You're a lawyer, so why are you like this?"I felt him almost release his hold on mine, but he managed to hold me firmly and quickly."What am I, Savvy? I'm just thinking about you—""No! You are not considering me. You are forbidding me to do what I want! We're talking about my parents here, Delton! What kind of attorney are you?!"I almost yelled. I don't care anymore if other people hear me.I felt him stiffen, and I saw him close his eyes tightly.He stopped walking and carefully