บททั้งหมดของ Two Hearts Victim of Lies: บทที่ 31 - บทที่ 40

"Don't worry, Ma'am. Your car is safe here," the boatman assured us as we approached the boat, leaving our car behind. Since Brandon knows them, I trust him enough to leave it there."I'm so excited, guys! Maybe I can see my afam!" Lexy joked, which made me roll my eyes."I thought you wanted someone Filipino?" I teased her.The others laughed at my jab, and Margot was busy filming as if she were vlogging, while Bettina took pictures of Jewel and Hannah. I couldn't help but glance at Addy and Brandon, who sat quietly together. I noticed how Addy looked at his twin, but Brandon was avoiding eye contact."Are you alright?" I asked Brandon.As we boarded the boat, my friends continued filming. Brandon remained quiet, not socializing with my sisters or friends, and I sensed that something was bothering him. I could understand, considering his brother was nearby.Brandon took a deep breath and stared out at the beautiful sea scene before responding. "Yeah," he replied, a bit too abruptly.

We all had a fantastic night with drinks and conversations about our lives and futures. Addy also asked Brandon to come to Manila to stay with his dad, but it’s not that simple; they still need to discuss it properly.The next day, we went island hopping and participated in various activities. We took many pictures and posted them on our social media accounts. Our other friends regretted not being there with us.My mom also called to check on us, and I was surprised to see Dad with her. They were the only ones talking, as Dad couldn’t even greet me with a simple “hi.” It doesn’t bother me much because we don’t have a good relationship.The following day, we stayed home since they were heading back to the city early. We gave Brandon and Addy some personal space to bond without us.The long weekend ended quickly, but I was delighted. I’m grateful to have my friends and sister back, and I’m also happy that Brandon and Addy reunited after a long time apart.Once my friends and sister retu

"Don't even think about escaping, Hijah. You’ll just waste your energy; you can’t get out of here easily," he taunted with a laugh. I kept my gaze fixed on him, allowing my fury to show. He stared back, then gestured to his companions. "Take her to the other room and call Del Real right away. I'm excited to see his reaction when he sees his favorite daughter." Favorite daughter? I couldn’t help but laugh at that, which prompted them to turn and look at me. One of the men seized me and began to drag me away. "Favorite daughter? Are you serious?" I responded sharply. They continued to lead me until we entered another room. It was spacious yet almost empty, containing only a single chair in the center. "You know what? Whoever you are that hates Daddy, you're just wasting your effort and time!" "Stop it!" the man holding me commanded. I looked at him with pleading eyes as he pushed me into the chair. "You stay there," he said, his voice laced with a threat. "What do you really

I was worried about how Mommy would react when I told her that Brandon was my boyfriend. However, when I saw her smiling as she held my hand, I finally felt like I could breathe freely, even before she said anything. She took a deep breath and looked at me intently before speaking. “I support you on this, Z. Even though we've only just met Brandon, I could see how worried he was for you. Even without words, I could feel his love for you,” she told me. I smiled, and unexpectedly, tears started to fall. “After all, you deserve that kind of love. I won’t hinder the things that make you happy,” she continued. “Thank you, Mom,” I replied, my crying intensifying. Mommy and I hugged each other, and even though we hadn’t always shown affection, I could now really feel how much she loved me. After talking to Mommy, she let me speak to Brandon and Addy. I could see the worry in their eyes, but I just smiled to reassure them that I was okay. “How are you feeling?” Brandon asked.

“From now on, I will show you true love and care as your father. You can open up to me. I want to make amends with you, Z. I’m sorry,” Daddy repeated, his voice filled with emotion. I nodded and blinked back tears as I felt Daddy hold me tightly. It had been a long time since I had hugged him like this, and now I could truly feel his love. At that moment, I felt like I finally had a father. Daddy and I spent a long time on the rooftop talking until we both calmed down from our tears. I knew the anger in my heart stemmed from his actions, but after our conversation, I felt that anger slowly dissipating. I began to understand why he had treated me the way he did. Their marriage had faced many trials. Daddy confessed all his wrongdoings, and while it wasn't right to deceive and hurt Mommy, I chose to forgive him. After our talk, we went to Mommy's room. Bettina and Margot were still there with Brandon, and as soon as they saw us, their gazes locked onto us. I knew my sisters we