David arrived at the villa with his brows frowning. He looked around and noticed no one was in there. ‘Where are the people?’ he wondered.He opened each room and saw nothing. David clenched. ‘Dammit. I shouldn’t have left them.’“John! John!”John hurried over to David. “Yes, Master?”“Get the car ready. We’re heading to George’s house.” “But, Master… It’s already midnight. I think they are sleeping already.” John reasoned out.“I don’t care! I will get Mariane and Jacob from him.” David sternly said.John had no choice but sighed helplessly. He’s exhausted from driving here and there, following his boss’ orders and all he wants was to lie on the bed and have a good night's sleep. But now, he thinks that he’ll not be able to get his sleep as they will go to George’s house, which was a four hours of ride from where they were right now.With the heavy foot, John went to the garage and prepared the car they will be using. He turned on the engine and waited for David to come when sudden

Mariane, Anastacia, and Jacob arrived at their house. Luckily, it was already midnight, and no one recognized them. They still lived in a crowded place. Three years ago, David went to Anastacia and gave them a house near his villa. But Anastacia did not accept the home that David offered to them. And when Mariane left, Diego had changed. He worked as a contractual construction worker, which his friend recommended. While Anastacia still sells her rice cakes and accepts laundry from the neighborhood. And they gradually renovated the house. Now, it has a second floor and a bathroom. Mariane put her son, Jacob, on the bed. “Thankfully, our house had been renovated before you and your son arrived,” Anastacia stated. Mariane looked around. From a wooden house, now it turns into a stone house. “It looks nice and bigger now that we have a second floor,” Mariane said. “Yeah. It is. David offered us to live in a village he bought near your house. But I rejected it. I don’t want to be a burde

After Mariane prepared the papers for the transfer of David to Camella Hospital, Mariane immediately called Zach to inform him about their transfer. David arrived at the hospital to talk with Mariane. But Anastacia blocked his way.“David, please. I am begging you as Mariane’s mother. Mariane has a lot on her mind right now. Please don’t bother her anymore. About your divorce, Mariane informed me that you already have the divorce papers she signed a long time ago.” Anastacia said.“But I’m still her husband and the father of our child. And I just want to lend a hand to your family. I want to help. I know someone who can help Mr. Ramos cure his illness.”Anastacia shook her head. “You don’t have to worry about us. We can handle ourselves. Someone will help us already.” Anastacia informed him, which made David frown quizzically.‘Who could it be?’ he wondered.“Mrs. Ramos, may I know who helped you?” He asked.“He is Mariane’s old friend,” Anastacia said.“He? So he is a guy?” David ask

Mariane walked out of the fire exit and headed to the waiting area where Anastacia and Jacob were waiting for her. While David followed her from behind. From a distance, Mariane saw Anastacia talking to a nurse who was holding a paper. She could clearly see her mom looking devastated while talking to a nurse. Anastacia’s shoulders fell as she looked into the paper. As Mariane got closer, she noticed that the paper Anastacia was now reading was a statement of account.“Mom?” Mariane called her attention.The nurse excused herself and exited the scene.“M-Mariane,” Anastacia stuttered as she tried to hide the paper of the statement of account she was holding.But it was too late. Mariane already saw the paper. “Mom, I already saw it,” Mariane asked the paper to her mom. “Can I have that? I knew it was a statement of account. Did you ask for a partial computation for our bill?”Anastacia was hesitant at first, but she had no choice but to show it to her daughter. She handed the paper to

There are trees lined up along the road, bearing pink flowers. Under each tree was a long wooden chair where Mariane was sitting. While waiting for his best friend, he watched the passing cars to relieve his boredom. She tried to tuck her hair behind her ear every time the wind picked up.‘I will start working next week. Can I handle being with him and seeing him every day?’ she thought.Kim arrives without Mariane noticing her, as Mariane was thinking about what she should do as she was about to enter David’s company.“What are you thinking about that seems to be so deep that you don’t even notice my arrival?” Mariane jumped in surprise on her seat and held her chest as if her heart had popped out from her ribcage.“Pftt. If that’s a guy… Whoever he is, he will definitely be drowning in your thoughts by now.” Kim joked and chuckled when she saw Mariane’s epic reaction.“Dammit, Kim! Do you want me to die? I almost had a heart attack at your silliness.” Mariane continued tapping her c