“Are you okay, Vi? It’s rare for you to sleep in.” Collin opened the door to Via’s room to check on her. He saw his sister still asleep, but her forehead was creased. Was she not feeling well?He checked her temperature through her forehead and was relieved that she was not having a fever. He shook his sister lightly to wake her up.“You’re going to school today, right?” Collin asked as soon as Via opened her eyes.“What time is it?” Via, who was still sleepy, asked as she covered herself with her blanket.“It’s already eight in the morning. We’re done with our breakfast,” Collin informed her. “Should I ask the maids to bring your breakfast here if you’re not feeling well?”“Yes, please.” Her lazy tone made Collin laugh.“It’s very rare for you to act all lazy like this, Vi.” Collin stood up and walked towards the door. “I’ll have your breakfast sent here so make sure you eat, okay?”“I will.” Via closed her eyes again, and she could feel her head throbbing early in the morning. The he

The morning sun filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow across Via's bedroom as she slowly blinked her eyes open. She lay in bed for a moment, her mind still heavy with the weight of the things she discovered yesterday. As she stretched her limbs, she couldn't shake the nagging sense of unease that gnawed at her insides.With a sigh, she pushed herself upright, running a hand through her tousled hair as she swung her legs over the edge of the bed. Today was a symbol of a fresh start, she reminded herself. But despite trying to be optimistic, her heart and mind were once again filled with worries about what was about to happen. What should she do from now on?It took a lot of courage for her to get out of bed and prepare for another day at school. Before she went out of her room, she checked her phone, and her heart felt heavy when she saw Troye’s missed calls and texts.How could she face him after knowing her situation? She could no longer get married to him. Once she tells

The morning sunlight streamed through the windows of the dining room as Via took her seat at the breakfast table, her heart pounding in her chest. Today was the day she had decided to tell her father and brother the truth about her pregnancy, no matter how daunting the task seemed.Collin flashed her a warm smile from across the table, unaware of the storm brewing within Via. "Morning, Vi. You look a little pale. Are you feeling alright?"Via forced a smile, hoping to appear composed despite the waves of emotions churning inside her. "I'm fine, Collin. Just a little tired, that's all."Her father glanced up from his newspaper; his cold gaze landed upon her. "You should eat something. You look like you haven't slept a wink."Before Via could respond, a wave of nausea washed over her, her stomach churning uncomfortably. She placed a hand over her mouth, willing herself to keep her composure as she fought back the urge to vomit.Collin's eyes widened in concern as he leaned forward, his v

Collin stood outside Cassie’s house, the weight of her words heavy on his heart. He knew she was right. He should have done more to support Via and to understand what she was going through. But now, all he could think about was finding his sister and making things right.Taking a deep breath, he knocked on Cassie’s door once again, hoping she would forgive him for his past mistakes. After a moment, Cassie opened the door, her expression softened but still guarded.“Cassie, please,” Collin pleaded, his voice laced with urgency. “I need your help to find Via. I can’t let her go off on her own like this. She’s my sister, and I need to make sure she’s safe.”“I told you, I won’t tell you anything. Go and worry about Via for all I care.” Cassie’s tone was stern. “Now leave before I call for the guards.”Collin sighed in surrender. His steps were heavy as he walked towards his car. If Cassie would not cooperate, how would he know Via’s whereabouts?“I’ve been waiting for you.” Troye looked a

As Cassie's words sank in, Via found herself torn between the comfort and stability she had built in the US and the longing for connection with her family back in the Philippines. While she had found a sense of belonging in her new home, she couldn't deny the pull of her roots and the desire for her children to know their extended family.After a moment of contemplation, Via sighed and nodded slowly. "Okay, Cassie. Let's go home."With a mixture of excitement and apprehension, Via began to pack up their belongings, knowing that their lives were about to change once again. As she tucked away their memories from the US, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of sadness at leaving behind the life they had built there.But as she looked at her children playing in the playroom, she knew that ultimately, their happiness and well-being mattered most. And if returning to the Philippines meant giving them a chance to grow up surrounded by family and love, then it was a sacrifice she was willing t