WIFE FOR 365 DAYS (ENGLISH VERSION) のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 11 - チャプター 20

"Stop staring at me, woman." "Oh, sorry. I didn't know I wasn't supposed to look at you, even though you're walking in front of me. It's not like I can look away while I'm walking! Why are you walking so far ahead anyway?" Manuela complained. They were walking down the hallway of the large mansion at Hacienda Urquio. It had taken Uno two hours to recover from his allergic reaction. They were on their way to the part of the mansion where they would find Don Victorino and Lucas. "Should I walk behind you?" Uno asked coldly. Manuela just scoffed. "Of course not! You should let me lead the way; I don't know this huge mansion." "Exactly. So just keep following me and shut your mouth," Uno said. Manuela frowned at his attitude. "I thought he was nice earlier, but apparently not. This guy is always grumpy," Manuela whispered, glancing at Santi, who was following them from behind. "Shouldn't you be following Mr. Urquio? Why are you behind me?" Manuela whispered. Santi smiled slig

Manuela slumped onto her desk, letting out a series of sighs. Since yesterday, she'd been worrying about her younger brother, Lucas. He'd said it was okay if they didn't participate in the family event, but she knew he was still sad about it. No matter what Manuela did, she knew that even if she begged Uno, she couldn't change his mind.Tomorrow was the wedding, and Manuela felt no excitement whatsoever; it was just a contract marriage. Of all the people getting married, Manuela was the least happy."You're spacing out again. You were like this yesterday too, Manuela."Manuela looked up, surprised to see Suzie already in her office. Suzie placed some folders on her desk; Manuela wouldn't have noticed her if she hadn't spoken."I'm just thinking about a lot of things," Manuela replied with a smile.Suzie knew nothing about the wedding tomorrow. Manuela chose not to tell her, not wanting to involve her in the situation with Lucas."What's on your mind? Mr. Urquio? Is there a date for

Manuela felt acutely self-conscious; it felt like everyone's eyes were on her. She just wanted a normal day with her brother, Lucas, but the attention at Lucas's school felt intensely scrutinizing. "Manuela, hija, why are you just standing there? Come over here and rest. We need our energy for the other games later," Don Victorino said cheerfully, gesturing towards a large tent with seating reserved for the Urquios. "Ate..." Lucas called. Manuela smiled at him and stroked his hair. "Go join Lolo Rino. I'll just go to the restroom," she said, and Lucas nodded before heading towards the tent. "Manuela, hija..." "I-I'll just go to the restroom. I'll be right back," Manuela said, hurrying away. Manuela walked with her head down, aware of the stares. She wasn't used to such judging gazes, especially since she was with the Urquios. Reaching the restroom, she quickly entered a cubicle and sighed deeply.

Manuela collapsed onto the long sofa the moment she and Lucas arrived home. She had just carried Lucas, who had fallen asleep on the drive, into his room. They arrived home around eight o'clock in the evening because Don Victorino had taken them to dinner. Manuela was exhausted from spending the whole day running around at Lucas's school games. Uno had driven them, but he left without a word as soon as they got out of the car."It was tiring, but it's okay. I saw how much Lucas enjoyed himself today. I forgot to thank Don Victorino for spending the whole day with Lucas at every game," Manuela said, a slight grimace twisting her lips as she remembered Uno, who hadn't participated in any of the games. He just sat there like a statue, motionless."If that man was just going to sit there all day, why did he even come?" Manuela complained, sighing.All day, she and Uno had pretended in front of his grandfather. Whenever Don Victorino was out of sight, Uno's true demeanor would resurface,

Manuela sighed heavily at her desk, overwhelmed by her situation at Uno's manor. From the very first night, things hadn't gone well. It wasn't just the storage room; Manuela sensed the staff's dislike for her and Lucas in everything, even their meals.The food served to them last night was incredibly salty, yet Uno ignored it. He did nothing, and Manuela saw that he would side with his staff rather than her."That asshole! He surely knew his staff would treat me badly, but he just ignores it. Fine, let them gang up. That man offered me the chance to become Mrs. Urquio for his plan, and this is what happens? It's infuriating!" Manuela complained, burying her face in her desk."I want this to be over…" she muttered when her phone rang.Seeing the caller ID, she sat up straighter before answering Don Victorino's call."Hello, Don Vic—I mean, Lolo. Why did you call?" Manuela answered, still not used to calling him grandfather."Are you at your company right now?""Yes, Lolo. Why?""Damn