Lahat ng Kabanata ng Side Chick Era… Over: Kabanata 1931 - Kabanata 1940

Carmen glanced at Sharon with a look that carried unspoken meaning, then nodded."I understand. You go ahead and take care of your business first, Sharon."Sharon nodded in return and made her way up the stairs.But instead of returning to her room, she went back to Thomas's study. Without Carmen's earlier hint, she might never have thought to come here again. After all, the study was too obvious a place; after searching once, any rational person wouldn't hide something here again.Sharon opened the drawers, scanning the files inside. They were the same as what she had seen before—nothing new, nothing that Thomas would dare let her see.Her gaze then shifted to the massive bookshelf behind her. Could it be there?She examined the lower shelves, looking for a spot that would be easy to reach. According to Carmen, Thomas checked his records daily to ensure his memories hadn't faltered. That meant he'd need frequent access to the notebook—it wouldn't be hidden somewhere difficult to

Sharon drew a slow breath, forcing herself to calm the storm inside."Aren't you afraid," she asked, "that after I learn all of this, I'll break up with you?"Thomas's smile was disarmingly bright, harmless even, as if sunlight itself had settled on his face."Sharon," he said softly, "with me… I don't agree to breakups. So breaking up isn't possible."Her expression darkened. Eyes locked on his, she asked, "And if I insist on breaking up? Are you… going to kill me?"Thomas's tone softened further."Sharon, you are the most important person in my world. How could I ever bear to kill you?"He paused for a moment, frowning as though genuinely weighing his next words, before lifting his gaze toward her with a sudden, brilliant smile."Or… I could chain you up, then you'd never escape."Sharon froze, staring at his impossibly handsome face, a cold shiver crawling from her heart to her limbs.Just as she wavered, caught between shock and disbelief, Thomas stepped closer and gently

Sharon asked, "Thomas didn't trouble you yesterday, did he?"Carmen shook her head. "No. He was in a hurry to find you. He didn't have time to focus on me."Sharon exhaled softly. "It was this tracking ring on my hand that let Thomas know my exact location."Carmen hesitated for a moment, then asked, "So… have you made your decision?"Sharon fell silent.Carmen knew she still hadn't.Not pressing the topic, Carmen changed the subject. "Are you planning to ask Uriah for help?"Sharon nodded. "Dr. Galen, the one treating my hand, will be there too. Even if he's not an expert in this kind of disease, he should have access to considerable medical resources. Doctors found through them are more trustworthy, more reliable. Fortunately, Lex is still alive. If he had died… even if I had the courage to approach Uriah, there might have been resentment in his heart. He might not have given it his all."Carmen said, "You've thought this through carefully."Sharon's voice was steady. "Three

Gina immediately lowered her head. "Mr. Putnick, I… I'm sorry. The bucket slipped. I'll mop it up right away."She bent to leave, but the young manager grabbed her wrist.Though she wore a mask and hat, the man recognized her instantly."Gina Inez?"As his words echoed, the scene shifted suddenly, transporting the audience back to their school days.The film followed the two from their first meeting through the blossoming of their romance.The innocence of youth, the purity of first love—it tugged at memories effortlessly. Even Sharon found herself momentarily lost in the onscreen nostalgia.The lead characters' journey from strangers to lovers was beautiful.Though the plot carried familiar, sometimes clichéd elements—initial clashes, playful rivalry, hero-saving-the-heroine moments—the director's skill made it enchanting. Sweet, romantic, perfectly cast actors, coupled with the leads' striking appearances, made every frame a delight to watch.The audience couldn't help but s

Even the male lead in the story, no matter how deeply he loved the female lead, eventually let go.Once something is missed, it's gone for good.After leaving the theater, Thomas drove Sharon to a violin concert.As the music filled the hall, Sharon felt her heavy heart begin to ease. Her worries and anxieties slowly melted away, leaving only the gentle strains of the violin in her mind.When the concert ended, Thomas asked as he led her out of the concert hall, "Sharon, doesn't this place feel familiar to you?"Sharon looked around, hesitating. "I feel like I've performed here before."Thomas smiled and took her hand, leading her into the back garden.The garden looked just as it had years ago. Sharon had performed here many times, and though years had passed, she still remembered the flowers, the paths, the layout.Thomas held her hand and led her to a small gazebo."Sharon… do you remember this place?"Sharon furrowed her brow, realization dawning. She turned to him. "You…