Lahat ng Kabanata ng Mommy, Which one is Daddy? The Luna's Comeback with Secrets: Kabanata 31 - Kabanata 40

Carina’s POVThe car hummed softly as we made our way home. I sat in the back, my phone in hand, scrolling through the Kowalski Group’s website. My mind wouldn’t stop racing. Why now? Why my company? After all these years, I had done everything to leave them behind. My stepbrothers, their cruel jokes, the endless torment—and my mother, who never stood up for me.I sighed and closed my eyes for a moment. Even thinking about it made my chest feel tight. Sure, I missed my mom sometimes, but leaving was the best decision I’d ever made. Still, today had been a whirlwind, and my nerves were shot.“Long day, ma’am?” my driver, Alex, asked suddenly, his voice breaking through my thoughts.I looked up at him in the rearview mirror. He had a warm smile, his eyes filled with kindness.“You could say that,” I replied with a small smile. “How about you? The boys didn’t give you too much trouble, did they?”Alex laughed, shaking his head. “Trouble? Those two are the definition of trouble! Liam woul

Carina’s POVThe D day to meet my stepfather came, I stepped into the office, my heels clicking against the polished floor. The usual buzz of my team greeted me, but my nerves were on edge. Today wasn’t just another workday. Today, I was supposed to meet him.I clutched my coffee cup a little tighter, its warmth barely soothing my racing heart. I tried to remind myself to breathe. This wasn’t the same Kowalski I grew up knowing—or so I hoped.Lisa met me by my office door, her tablet in hand and her expression brighter than mine. “Good morning, Ms. Carter. You ready for the big meeting?”“As ready as I’ll ever be,” I said, forcing a smile.Lisa frowned slightly. “You okay? You look… tense.”“Just a lot on my mind,” I admitted, brushing past her and setting my bag down on my desk.“Well, don’t worry. You’ve got this. And Mr. Kowalski is already in the conference room waiting for you. He arrived early, by the way.”“Great,” I muttered under my breath, taking a long sip of coffee.Lisa t

Carina’s POVI quickly picked up my phone to dial Ethan’s number, but it wasn’t going through.“God!” I muttered under my breath, standing on the busy street. My hands trembled as I stared at the screen, trying again. Still nothing. Panic was settling in, like an unwanted guest. My mind raced.“Lisa! Lisa!” I said, scrolling furiously through my contacts. After what felt like forever, I finally tapped her name. The phone rang once. Twice. Three times.“Hello, ma’am,” Lisa’s calm voice answered.“Lisa, contact my driver and have him pick me up at this location. I’ll send you the address now,” I barked, already typing.“Okay, ma’am. On it,” she replied and hung up.I sent her the address and exhaled deeply. My hands were still shaking. What is happening? My life was perfect. So why does everything feel like it’s crumbling now, especially after what I’ve discovered? Something from my past… something I thought was buried.The car arrived sooner than I expected. I jumped in and slammed the

CHAPTER 39Chapter 39: My Bullies, my Stepbrothers, My MatesCarina’s POVAs we walked back toward the house, my mind was racing. My phone vibrated in my hand, the notifications relentless. I clenched it tightly, afraid Ethan would notice. He was already watching me too closely. I needed to distract him—fast.“Ethan,” I said, breaking the silence.“Yeah?” he replied, looking over at me.“What do you think about... going back?” I asked, my voice shaky.He frowned. “Going back? What do you mean?”“Like... going back to see my mom,” I said. “And everyone else.”Ethan’s steps slowed, and he turned to face me. “Carina, you know how that affected you the last time you were there.”“I know,” I said quickly. “But maybe it’s different now. Maybe it’s time.”He shook his head. “For me, this isn’t the right time. You’ve got enough on your plate already. Why add more to it?”I sighed, kicking a loose stone on the road. It bounced ahead, echoing in the quiet night. “I just feel like Liam and Leo n

Carina’s POVThe next morning, I woke up with my head throbbing and my body aching as though I hadn’t slept at all. My mind had been a whirlwind of thoughts the entire night. I had barely managed to close my eyes for more than an hour. Between the cryptic text messages, the burner phone, and Ethan’s relentless questions, I was on edge. But I had to keep moving—for my boys.I sighed and got dressed quickly, opting for a plain black blouse and beige trousers. As I looked at my reflection in the mirror, I couldn’t help but notice the dark circles under my eyes. Shaking my head, I grabbed my bag, ensuring the burner phone was well-hidden, and headed out the door.I’d finally agreed to let Liam and Leo return to school, but only under strict conditions. They’d be accompanied by security guards at all times. I didn’t want to take any chances. It was the only way I could function without constantly worrying about their safety.The drive to work was uneventful, but my mind remained restless.