CHAPTER ONE VERA: POV “Argh! Aaah… faster, Draven… hurry up…” That was the first thing that greeted me the moment I stepped into the house I was renting with my boyfriend. I had just come from the clinic for a check-up, and that’s where I received the best news I had been waiting for so long—I was pregnant. The entire ride home, I couldn’t stop smiling as I imagined how I would tell Draven that we were going to have a child. I held the small paper result tightly, picturing his reaction. I thought he would wrap me in a hug. I thought he would be overjoyed. I thought… we were going to be happy. But as soon as I stepped inside, a different kind of noise met me. “Ahh… Draven…” a woman moaned again, accompanied by the gentle creaking of the bed coming from our bedroom. My entire body suddenly went cold. It felt as though a heavy weight had slammed into my chest while my knees slowly gave out. What I was hearing didn't register immediately, but it was enough to crush all the joy and

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V E R A : P O V “Hey Vera, stop standing around there. Follow me with Yannah. They don't like children here, so hurry up before Don Brooklyn sees us,” Marie whispered to me. So we immediately walked toward wherever she was taking us—most likely to the servants' quarters. As we walked, I couldn't help asking Marie a question. “Is the Villareal family staying in this mansion?” “Ahh… don't worry. Master Draven isn't here. As for the Madam, she passed away a long time ago, so you have nothing to worry about. Just do whatever work you're told to do,” she answered, continuing straight ahead. I couldn't help worrying after hearing Marie's answer. What if Draven suddenly showed up and threw my child and me out? We didn't know anyone here in Manila we could run to if that happened. I was pulled from my thoughts when a deep, booming voice spoke from behind us. “Nanny Marie… is that you?” asked an older man. By my guess, he was around forty-five, but clearly well-preserved. He was dressed

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VERA: POV This is my first day at work… so I need to act properly. “It would be better if you start cleaning Don Brooklyn's room first,” Marie instructed before leaving for the wet market. “The masters' rooms always need to be clean.” I nodded. Yannah and I had been awake since four in the morning. I had strictly told her last night never to step out of the room while I was away. Slowly, I stepped out of the quarters and headed to the second floor of the mansion. The surroundings were still quiet, which only made me feel more nervous. The moment I stepped inside Mr. Villareal’s room, his rich scent immediately welcomed me. It didn't smell like an old man's—if anything, it smelled youthful. Clean, elegant, and intensely masculine, the entire room carried his presence. As I was wiping down some surfaces, I noticed that his bed was empty. Panic hit me instantly. “Is the Don already awake? W-why is he no longer in his bed?” I muttered to myself, glancing around nervously. “Maybe

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VERA: POV “Oh by the way, Nanny Vera… I want you to come with me to the airport later.” I blinked and immediately stood up straight. “S-sir? M-me? W-why?” I asked nervously, my hands fidgeting uncontrollably. He turned to look at me slowly. His gaze was cold, and his face was serious. He slowly stepped toward where I stood until I could almost feel the heavy weight of his presence. “Do I really need to explain why to you?” he asked in a low, firm voice. I swallowed hard. “I'm your boss, Vera,” he added, locking his eyes onto mine. “And everything I say, you must obey. If you want to stay in this mansion as my personal maid, you need to follow my every command.” My entire body felt like it went cold. “Y-yes, Sir…” I answered softly, the words slipping out almost automatically. Yet my mind refused to settle. “B-but Sir… what are we going to do at the airport?” I asked cautiously. He let out a slight sigh before smirking just a little. “Uhmmmm… I told you, don’t ask me quest

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V E R A : P O V “Ma’am, right this way please,” a staff member politely called to me, pointing to a rack of expensive clothes inside the boutique. “Please feel free to choose any outfit you’d like to wear.” I blinked and immediately turned to look at Sir Brooklyn. “But… Sir,” I said softly, feeling nervous, “I don't have the money to pay for this, and I’ve only just started working—” “Shhh…” he interrupted, smiling slightly. “Go on and pick one. This is my treat.” It felt like my world suddenly came to a standstill at his words. I didn't know whether to feel embarrassed or happy. In my entire life, this was the first time I had ever set foot in a store like this. Every outfit hanging there seemed to cost more than several months of my earnings. Hours passed as I carefully made my choices, until my eyes landed on a simple dress. It wasn't the most grand, but to me, it was the most expensive piece of clothing I had ever held in my life. When I put it on, I could hardly believe th

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Lahat ng Kabanata ng THE MAID WHO BECAME THE STEPMOTHER (ENGLISH): Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 5

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