The fluorescent lights of the kindergarten classroom flickered with a rhythmic hum, masakit sa mata at lalong nagpapakirot sa ulo ko. Every pulse of the light felt like a reminder of the penthouse—of the cold marble, the expensive champagne, and the way Leo Villafuerte had dismantled my dignity with a single signature.After what happened, pilit kong ibinalik ang sarili ko sa normal. Back to my reality. Back to lesson plans, sticky fingers, and the innocent laughter of children. Pero paano ako magiging normal kung bawat sulok ng katawan ko ay tila minarkahan na niya? I could still feel the phantom weight of his hands on my waist, a heavy, invisible chain.“Teacher Chloe, okay ka lang po?” tanong ni Kian, isa sa mga estudyante ko, habang hinihila ang laylayan ng skirt ko.I forced a smile, though it felt brittle, like glass about to shatter. “Yes, Kian. Pagod lang si Teacher.”I was exhausted—spiritually and physically. Ramdam ko pa rin ang bigat ng mga salita ni Leo. It was a contract
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