The European sun rose gently over the horizon, casting golden light across the sprawling Del Fuego estate. The mansion, nestled among vineyards and ancient trees, stood like a quiet sentinel—welcoming, serene, and far removed from the chaos of Batangas. It was the perfect place for Maria and Jericho to begin anew.Maria stirred in her bed, the soft linens cocooning her fragile body. Her nurses, Lian and Honeyleth, had already begun their morning routine—checking her vitals, preparing her medication, and ensuring her comfort. Jericho sat beside her, his fingers gently brushing strands of hair from her face.“Good morning, my love,” he whispered, his voice tender.Maria opened her eyes slowly, blinking against the sunlight streaming through the window. “It feels like we’re in a dream,” she murmured.Jericho smiled. “Then let’s never wake up.”Downstairs, the mansion buzzed with quiet activity. Filipino staff moved gracefully through the halls, preparing breakfast and tending to the gard
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