"Serena! I'm so glad you're alive and safe!" Haleanna almost cried when we saw each other for the first time after almost half a year! "Thank God you're alive!""No, thank you for being alive!" I hugged her tightly, tears welling up in my eyes.I was truly scared at the thought that something bad had happened to her because of Ezekiel; the worst of all is if she gets killed. But thankfully, my husband didn't bring me down!"How are you??" We asked each other simultaneously, like fools examining each other from head to toe.We both breathed a sigh of relief when we saw that there were no wounds or injuries on our bodies.Haleanna took care of Duziell during the times when Brantley and I were constantly arguing and fighting. I often hid my child with her, keeping it a secret from that man.I am also very grateful that she was there because otherwise, Brantley would have likely taken Duziell away from me, and who knows what he would have done to my innocent child?"How about you, Hal? Di
"Are you so happy with your friends that you're forgetting about me now?" Ezekiel greeted me as soon as I stepped into our new bedroom.I couldn't help but laugh as I lay on top of him. "What kind of nonsense is that, Ezekiel?""What? You've been with them from morning till night. Your son and I need attention too.""Oh, come on!" I exclaimed. "We're together in bed every day and every night. That's enough. Fine, I'll strip you naked."I was about to remove his top pajamas when he covered them with his arms, leaving me staring at him."Oh, why?""You only want my body, not me. This is off-limits tonight."I chuckled and pouted. "How dare you! I'm here to serve you tonight, and you're refusing."He rolled his eyes at me before closing his eyes. "Stop disturbing me now. I'm sleepy."I struggled to hold back my laughter, my ears itching to burst from the effort, while he pretended to snore.Since we just opened our new bedroom, it was only fitting that we indulge in pleasure tonight. But
The next morning, loud screams greeted me. I immediately embraced Duziell tightly around my neck."What's happening here?" I angrily exclaimed in a low voice that echoed around them. "Didn't I strictly forbid any fighting or shouting inside the mansion?"I gave Davina, Barbara, and Eza a stern look. Immediately, Haleanna and Freya approached me. They all had messy hair and wrinkled uniforms."Serena, why do these three women have such behavior? Is it right for you and your husband to be gossiped about inside your own home? They're saying all sorts of things! I'm sorry, but it's annoying. I feel like slapping their faces!" Hal knew that Duziell had a trauma with loud noises, so even though he looked eager to speak up, he lowered his voice to calm him down."Gossip? Do you think it's just gossip? You, the newcomer, are even trying to please that 'senyorita'! You don't know anything! That woman is juggling two men shamelessly! And she even had a child outside of marriage—""You've gone to
"Here it is! I literally fell off my bed when I received a call from our new companion for today's interview with Mami Vic! After all the accumulated grudges I had against her—for finally! Finally, she thought of checking up on me after three years! She is the star of CBN production and a veteran actress famous for her starring roles in many movies and teleseryes! Let's welcome her with a thunderous applause and cheers—Serena Laurel!!"Wearing a sparkling white dress that reached my knees, my hair neatly curled, and simple but clean makeup, I emerged from the backstage of the studio with a sweet smile.Loud screams and applause greeted me, which were both deafening and painful to the ears. But I also couldn't help but be delighted. That kind of screaming and applause was something I hadn't heard in a long time. I admit, I missed the feeling of being embraced by it.This feels nostalgic! I waved to the audience, and they started buzzing with excitement."Oh my god! You look like an ang
"Aaah! Oh my god!" Mami Vic stood up and composed herself. "Please, escort Mister Ezekiel De Silva on this stage to join us! Oh my god! I never expected this! I wish you had told me so I could prepare myself and the studio for the proper treatment of a De Silva, Serena!"I laughed. "It's alright, Mami Vic."What can I say? Ezekiel De Silva is a respected man who must never disappoint. Even amid the issues, he should be served well."OH.MY.GOD!!" Mami Vic covered her mouth as Ezekiel emerged from backstage.He was wearing casual attire—a white polo and black trousers—but his accessories and overall appearance screamed wealth. From his watch, necklace, and ring to his shoes, you could immediately see the sparkle from afar.But the main reason the audience inside the studio screamed once again was his perfect appearance. You would think he was a foreign artist and model, but he was just a businessman."If Serena Laurel is an angel who descended to earth, her husband is a Greek god in hum
"AAHH!!!" Another vase flew through the air and shattered against the wall, scattering shards everywhere."Raquel, calm down—"Brantley's head snapped to the side as Raquel's palm forcefully struck his cheek, attempting to approach and calm her down amidst her rampage."Shut up!! How am I supposed to calm the fuck down, huh?! Fuck it!! Fuck!! How can they already be made out? How did that happen? Serena isn't the type to forgive and surrender to him! Ezekiel isn't the type to lower his guard!! Why the fuck did this all happen before I could even make a move?!"Raquel nearly pulled her own hair out in intense anger and frustration, not knowing who or how to direct it. So when Brantley tried to calm her down again, he received more slaps and blows."It's your fault! It's all your fault for being so slow! They already found their son, the heir of De Silva! What can we do now?! You can clearly see how well they present themselves in front of the camera! Ezekiel would never do something so
"RAQUEL! Raquel, wake up! Get up!"Raquel's face scrunched up as her eyes opened wide from the strong shaking of her body."What the heck is your problem, Mom?" Irritated, she sat up in bed, covering her exposed chest with the blanket, while Brantley continued to peacefully sleep beside her."Hurry up and get dressed! Ezekiel and Serena are here!" Her mother's voice carried a mix of panic, fear, and concern.Raquel's drowsy eyes fully opened at the sound. "What?! They're here?!""Yes! I let them into the living room! They're waiting for you; they specifically asked for you!"Her body suddenly turned cold. Intense anxiety thumped in her chest. Her mind went blank, but various scenarios quickly raced through her thoughts.Why are they here? Do they already know about me? What are they going to do to me?No! This can't end just like this! After all the sacrifices she made just to reach this position, she can't let Serena bring her down so easily!"What are you still doing, dear? Hurry up,
"Is the food to your liking, SERENA?" Auntie Elizabeth asked me.Unlike the last time I saw her, she was treating me nicely now, as if nothing had happened before.But even so, she's not a good enough actress to hide her true feelings behind that awkward smile."Yes, Auntie, I'm not picky with food, so anything you serve is fine with me. Sorry we didn't inform you that Ezekiel and I were coming here.""This is my father's mansion, so we're entitled to visit anytime we want, wife," Ezekiel quickly responded."Is that so?" I raised the corner of my lips. "We're not being rude right now, and we're eating here too?""No worries. The money being paid for all these foods came from my father, which I inherited already," he said, stating a truth that we all knew Tita Elizabeth wouldn't want to hear.She pretended to laugh even more. "As long as you enjoyed the food, then it's fine. Just keep eating."A considerate mother-in-law doesn't suit Auntie Elizabeth at all. Maybe I'm just used to her m