CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN

“It's not about competing with Miguel, but about my genuine interest in getting to know you better. But I want you to know that I was determined to get you—by hook or by crook, Marga. That's my way, and I will never apologize to you for that.”

"I was planning to tattoo your name in here, Marga. But, what I truly desire is for you to be by my side as it's inked."

"You're too beautiful, babe, and every time you challenge me with your words, you send my heart racing to new heights."

“Being here with you feels like reaching cloud nine all over again, but this time the thrill is even higher than my first-ever flight!”

“Sharing this one room with you feels truly incredible. Usually, all I've done with women in the same room is simply have sex with them. But being here with you, it's so much more, babe.”

Napabalikwas ng bangon ang dalaga nang muli niyang narinig ang mga salitang iyon ni Xander, at mariin siyang napabuntong-hininga nang ma-realize niyang sumagi lang iyon sa kanyang panagi