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Angel's soft lips brushed against Mark's.His gaze froze, fixed on Angel's face as he struggled to process what was happening. Oblivious to his reaction, she had closed her eyes, surrendering to the kiss.The fleeting kiss sent Mark's heart racing, his stomach churning with a mix of emotions. He was paralyzed, his eyes fixed on hers as she slowly opened them. Their gazes locked, and for a moment, time stood still. The unspoken spark between them left them both breathless, oblivious to their surroundings. Mark felt lost in the depths of Angel's hazelnut eyes, vulnerable and captivated. He couldn't tear his gaze away, and she, too, was entranced by the intensity of his stare. The air was electric with tension, as if time had come to a standstill. The sight of Angel on her tiptoes, reaching for Mark's lips, was a moment of raw intimacy, one that left Chad aghast. His eyes widened in shock as he took in the scene, his mind racing with the implications. It was no secret that Mark, a hand
Evan's presence at the door was a shock to Marlie, his face twisted in a scowl of anger. The intensity of his gaze hinted that he had overheard their conversation. "Evan, you're here?"Marlie's attempt to conceal her fear and worry was evident in her trembling tone as she asked. The memory of Evan's aversion towards his sister flashed in Marlie's mind, and she suspected that his discontent stemmed from being kept in the dark about Evelyn's discovery.As Marlie's words trailed off, Evelyn's gaze locked onto a figure, Evan, whose piercing expression left her stunned. The mention of his name sparked a realization within her - he was her twin brother. But his stare spoke volumes."Evelyn? Your daughter? So, you've finally found your precious daughter?" As much Evan sneered, his inner turmoil betrayed the pain and hurt in his eyes. Evan fixed a dark stare on her. It made Evelyn clutch onto her dress tightly and she shivered.Evan's dark, bloodshot eyes seemed to bore into Evelyn's very s
Mark realized Angel manipulated the situation using his nephew. But instead of confronting her, he questioned Phil about his presence. Phil, however, was too stunned to ask about the scene he had just witnessed, and instead, explained that Vien had summoned him.Mark didn't want to waste his time on Angel's games, so he walked away, leaving her standing there, confused about the conversation she had missed. As he departed, she chased after him.When Mark arrived at his scene, he was shocked, just like everyone else. He knew Evan too well, and that was just a facade.Evelyn stumbled, and Evan quickly caught her, playing the role of the protective big brother. But only Evelyn knew she had fallen into the devil's arms. As soon as he had steadied her, he stepped back, allowing the crowd to gather and congratulate her.Evan knew that staying would only fuel his anger, so he decided to leave. Mark called out to him, but Evan ignored him.Angel watched with a satisfied smile, feeling like s
"You?" Angel was shocked as she descended the stairs and saw the person standing there. Mark had just finished his morning jog, dressed in his jogging suit."Why are you here?" Her question was obvious, given Mark's attire and the early hour. He couldn't possibly have jogged from his house to the Baristanas."He has taken temporary leave to care for you," Chad said with a smile as he joined them from the stairs."We wanted a professional to help you recover."To Angel, it sounded like a joke. If they wanted her to be taken care of, they would have sent her to the hospital rather than having Mark do it. Why did it have to be him?The night before, Chad had left Angel's room with Mark, who was questioning him about why he would allow a stranger to live with them."I don't know why. But I feel the need to protect her," Chad had answered.Mark knew no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't change Chad'smind. What he could do, however, was change Angel's plan against Chad."Alright, if that
"Princess" Angel had turned her gaze to meet her mother's, tears pricked at the corners of her eyes. For the first time, she had addressed her as "princess," and a tender smile accompanied her tears as she listened intently to her mother's words."Remember, we must avenge your father's death. Those responsible must pay the price," her mother emphasized, and Angel nodded in agreement. Her mother's affectionate demeanor filled her heart with joy.She took Angel's hands, her voice laced with a hint of warning. "Only when I've exacted revenge on the Baristanas will my heart be free to love you fully."****** Evan's anger simmered as he pushed his chair back and stood up. Seeing Evelyn was better than seeing Angel.He glanced at his father and uncle, aware that his father's decision was final and unchangeable.Evan struggled to contain his emotions, refraining from saying or doing something he might regret."I've lost my appetite," he growled, turning to leave. But Angel quickly interven
Mark suddenly became aware of his proximity to Angel. It prompted him to take a step back. The room fell into silence. Mark cleared his throat in an attempt to dispel the awkwardness that had settled over him. It was better he left the room as the emotions tuning through his system were lingering. He turned away, his back to her."Finish your food before it gets cold." With that, he exited the room, leaving Angel's cheeks to flush with color.Mark paused, after closing the door, his thoughts consumed by the unexpected flutter in his chest that had occurred when he was near Angel. He couldn't help but marvel at how he had managed to form a coherent sentence to extricate himself from the situation. His hands, he noticed, were pressed against his chest, as if to still his racing heart. The realization of his own reaction left him stunned, feeling like a stranger to himself.It wasn't just Angel who had experienced a jolt of emotion; Mark's involuntary response had betrayed the spark he
Evelyn stumbled and as she regained her composure, she couldn't help but take a step backwards, overwhelmed by her brother's intense stare.Evan started to approached her, his eyes blazing with malice, determined to make her regret her return. He had vowed to torment her, to make her life a living hell, and he was hell-bent on keeping that promise. Desperately searching for help, Evelyn's eyes darted around the room, but she knew they were alone. She trembled as she watched Evan's menacing steps towards her, fully understanding the meaning behind his words.Her fear heightened when she felt her back press against the wall, trapped with nowhere to hide. She knew she would have to stand and endure whatever he had in store for her. "Please, forgive me. I never meant to..." Evan's smirk and triumphant gaze only added to her fear. He reveled in her trembling, knowing that he was achieving his goal of breaking her spirit. To him, this was payback for all the suffering he had endured.He k
Marlie had prepared to leave the house. Her unusual attire caught everyone's attention, including Evan's, who was sitting in pain. It was only then that they noticed her dressing, having been preoccupied with Evan's condition."Are you heading out somewhere?" Chad's concerned expression was evident as he asked. Marlie rarely ventured out, and Chad's surprise was palpable. The sudden shift in attention towards her prompted Marlie to explain herself."I need some fresh air," she said, a warm smile spreading across her face. It had been a decade since she left her job to care for Evan, and also to cope with the fruitless search for Evelyn. And her last outing was with Evan, but it ended in disaster.Now that Evelyn was back, there was no reason for Marlie to stay at home. "I want to take the girls out to get them a few things," she added. Chad's face lit up with a warm smile, and Mark wore a happy grin, but Evan's annoyed expression stood out. He felt left out, as Marlie was taking the