Lahat ng Kabanata ng Surrendering In The Devil's Temptation (FULL ENGLISH): Kabanata 11 - Kabanata 20

"Ugh. I just can't anymore," Cely said wearily, sitting beside Leandra after their prom practice. Leandra smiled and patted her on the shoulder. "It’s a miracle you actually showed up, considering Gelyn and Mina didn't.""Well, obviously, those jerks have dates today. It’s Valentine’s Day, and here I am—no date. First time in my entire high school life!" "Wait, what? I thought you and Julian were a thing?" "Psh... Oh, please. I like him, but..." "But what?" "He finishes way too fast." "Oh, you idiot! Get away from me. Just go home already. Good grief!" "What about you? Why are you still here? You should head home, too." Leandra sighed and took a sip of water. She wanted to go home, but the thought of finding her house overflowing with chocolates and love letters—sent by those shameless, pesky girls—annoyed her. She had seen those little vixens carrying so many things for Leandro earlier. She was irritated by the possibility that her brother might have accepted everything the

Leandra stared at his closed door. She felt guilty about what she had done the night before. She wanted to talk to him, but she lacked the courage to face him, knowing full well that he was truly angry with her. She knew he had gone to school today, even though he was clearly struggling. She let out a sigh and forced a smile before heading down the stairs, where Cely and Mina were waiting for her.They had come to pick her up so they could travel to the prom together."You look beautiful, no matter what you do to your face," Cely complimented her. "And sexy, too," Mina added, immediately linking her arm through Leandra’s. Leandra offered a faint smile, and the three of them walked outside. People said the prom was supposed to be fun, but Leandra couldn't stop sighing. Even now, she was still dwelling on what she had done to her brother. "Here." Her eyes widened at the cocktail Cely handed her. "Hey, is this allowed here? What if someone sees us? We’ll get in trouble." "Come on.

"You're hurt," Leandra said, noticing Leandro’s hand after he had caressed her face; they were both lying there, unclothed. "It's nothing. Just a small bruise." "You fool. Small or big—you’re still hurt," Leandra said, annoyed, as she tapped his chest—her eyes welling up with tears. Leandro chuckled softly, caught her hand, and pulled her even closer. He stared at her intently while kissing her hand. "You have no idea how much I’ve dreamed of us lying here, just looking at each other like this." Leandra’s face flushed, and she looked away. "I thought this would never happen, especially since you started keeping your distance from me once I reached high school." "Well, it’s your fault... You just—you suddenly grew up." Leandro laughed softly before continuing. "I’m glad you were the one to make the first move." "Huh? When was that?" Leandra asked, her brow furrowed as she looked down at him. "When you hugged me," Leandro replied, gently smoothing out the lines on her forehea

Mrs. Briochi stopped in front of their house, her hair a complete mess, and glared at Leandro.They had just arrived from the police station; judging by her appearance, it looked less like she had come from a police station and more like she'd been blasted by thick, black exhaust fumes inside her own car. Leandra immediately stepped in, blocking Leandro. "Mom, whatever you're thinking-please, stop. Leandro isn't at fault here. If he hadn't shown up, I would have surely lost my mind from the trauma by now." Her mother didn't answer and tried to move past her, but Leandra blocked her again. Her mother shot her a sharp look, then tried to go around the other way-only for Leandra to block her once more. Her mother let out an angry sigh, then-without a word-tugged at the hem of Leandra's uniform and approached Leandro.Leandro bowed his head as their mother stared at him with a serious expression. "Why didn't you tell me the truth right away, huh? If you had, I would have already yanke

"Ate Leandra, I'm so sorry, okay? You're really the only one I can count on. Don't worry, I'll have Yuka head over there the moment he gets home." Leandra sighed while speaking to Fiona on the other end of the line. Ever since her friendships with Cely, Gelyn, and Mina fell apart, she had grown close to Fiona and Sophie. She became friends with Leandro's circle, even though she was two years older than them. When she ran away and went far, far away, she experienced what it was like to live entirely on her own. By the grace of God-and with the help of a friend-she managed to pull through, eventually giving birth. Ayvanna was two years old when her mother finally found her. Her mother was furious, but she took her back in nonetheless. Leandra didn't tell her the real reason why she had left; instead, she claimed that her college boyfriend had gotten her pregnant and refused to take responsibility. She added that she had left and gone into hiding out of shame. From then on, her