Zandrae lowered her gaze, trying to hide the sadness in her eyes. Her fingers tightened around the sheets as she remained silent for a long moment. When she finally spoke, her voice was barely above a whisper. "Kaizan, pwede ba… pwede bang tumira ako kasama mo? I’d be scared if I lived alone, and… I don’t like living with strangers." The meaning behind her words was clear. She did not trust nannies, nor did she like being surrounded by people who treated her like a guest. A shadow crossed Kaizan’s eyes. Looking at her hopeful expression, he felt the familiar pull in his chest urging him to agree. But the warning from his father resurfaced in his mind, forcing him to harden his resolve. "Zandrae, you can stay sa apartment for now. I’ll visit you every day." She immediately opened her mouth to object. "Pero—" "Your things are packed. We can leave now," he replied gently, leaving no room for discussion. The words she wanted to say died in her throat. Instead, she forced a small sm
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