Lahat ng Kabanata ng Reclaiming What's Mine : Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

(Hazel)Time took a break beneath the towering roof of Roman's private residence. Christian called me mommy. Maybe it's just a feeling, but...I don't deserve it.I bet if he knew I had quickly sent him away for burial without a thorough look, he wouldn't ever acknowledge me."What kind of mother does that?" I sank into the bottom of my mind. His eyes are as aglow as Kelvin's. And then, I saw the birthmark.I quickly got up, thankful that I'm wearing my hair down today. I don't have to take eternity to explain why I have the same birthmark as the son of my sister's fiancé.But... Oh no! " Kelvin," I thought, anticipating that someone might notice." He should get some rest," I made another quick attempt to send him off.Goosebumps formed on his skin. His body temperature rose as he latched onto my dress. He caught a fever in a twinkle.For the rest of the day, I was nursing him to health, immersed in the overflowing guilt in my heart. My eyes never left him for a full minute. It felt

Hazel)Everything that's left of my life and strength drifted before my eyes. I feel scorched like a flower in the bud. Or maybe, that's Kelvin's story.Can five years suffice for the rest of my life?What will become of me?My eyes drifted towards the direction of the morgue. I felt a swirl of emotions I couldn't process. My cheeks dampened. I felt hot tears trickle down the neckline of my dress." What should we do?" I heard Dominic say.I wiped my eyes and got up. " You may return. I will bury him myself."I can't explain how he showed up right when I badly needed company. He rushed in like he had heard the news from someone who had been following me.Whichever it is, I'm glad he came." I will have my men dig the grave..."" No," I cut in. " I will do it myself. " It's the last thing he gets from his mother. I want him to know just how much he means to me."Something flicked like a candle in his eyes. I looked away. I don't want pity from anyone. And I certainly don't want anyone

Year's end came around the corner, and so did the parties. Big Tech had three in a row. And in addition, Roman had invited his senior staff to the annual end of the year party hosted by the Sullivan group of companies." I have no doubt that he would want to go with you," Samantha spoke of Asher coming as my date. It was part of our plan. Earn his trust, and get him bugged. Since he's working for Diana, we thought he was in the best position to be a source. I have no doubt that my sister cut a deal with Roman's late father. She and my family must know something I don't. Asher might know as well.She nattered on about how she wanted me to look. But evaded the question of who she is bringing to the party as her date.I felt my inside twist every time she answered evasively. The high chances that it's Dominic drove multiple pins into my chest. I turned uncomfortably without any sign of ease at each turn.Somehow, it felt like my history with Diana was about to repeat itself. This time,

(Roman)" What were you thinking?" I snapped at her the second she reported to work. The discovery yesterday had kept me tossing and turning on the bed like a lad new to insomnia. Every time sleep crossed my eyes, I jerked at the thought of them together." Asher??? Urghh!"She gritted her teeth and pointed a finger at me. " Can't I date someone in peace?"I shrugged. " I suppose you can."" Roman Hill, you have to mind your own business," she said with a pain-stung voice."Why can't she wait a little longer?" I thought as she stormed out of the office. " Just until I have fixed every loose end."I'm so close already. I can't afford to step aside. I have contacted the hospital. It appears she's right. Hazel once said that someone so powerful enough to clear the records was in the hospital the day she had the twins.I'm afraid the person is still around somewhere, watching and stalking her from the shadows. How else do I explain the chief surgeon placing an untraceable call the minute

Time froze. My lips hung low, parted. My palms are sweaty. My heart aches.He's my son after all. The child I can not face yet.Between a fiery glare from Diana, and a lopsided grin from Roman, my feet nailed to the ground.I'm not prepared for this.It's not about Roman or Diana. It's because of him.Those blue ringed eyes glistening with an intense look, like a silent accusation of my sin against him. Yet, they carried the longing I couldn't put into words.Desire for acceptance, maybe. I hold my breath, dazed. What do I say and how do I say it?The dinge of the elevator, like a service bell came, and I was about to bolt from the ride after offering the little one a brisk wave, but he grabbed my hand." My school is on a break," he mentioned, wearing a thin smile that managed to reach his eyes. " I want to spend the day with you today."Heart throbbing against my chest, I bent on one knee, down to his height." First rule..."" Tell Daddy..."he hastily replied, eyes blinking repea