C39While everyone was enjoying, Heart couldn't quiet her mind in a corner of the hotel. She had been chatting with her husband for quite some time, but there was no reply. What time is it now? It's getting late!Earlier, she was so happy when they arrived, eagerly looking forward to spending time with her family, and the place was filled with laughter. Now that the emotions have subsided, she finds herself engulfed in different thoughts.Her mind seems to have flown back to Manila. Perhaps it's just her pregnancy hormones. She's becoming too moody and emotional. Despite the delicious food on the table, she's probably the only one not enjoying it.Earlier, Luxembourg responded, mentioning they couldn't talk freely because of the CCTV at Silvana's house. He promised to tell her everything when he got home, but what time is it?She's worried, overthinking. Anxiously, she contemplates what might have happened while he was driving, accompanied by the thought that maybe the moment was too
C40“GOD!” Heart jolted awake feeling nauseous. She was panting heavily from the intensity of her nightmare. The surroundings seemed unfamiliar, and then she realized they were in a hotel. Rushing to the bathroom, she couldn't shake off the feeling of disgust, almost breathless from the vividness of her dream. It was as if she barely recognized the environment she grew up in. Turns out, they were in a hotel. Sobbing, she ran to the bathroom to throw up. It occurred to her that she had fallen asleep while waiting for her husband's call. Lux, enticed by Silvana, lingered in her thoughts vividly, the two of them enjoying each other's company.Who said she wasn't skilled at giving oral pleasure? She was, with no teeth getting in the way. Damn Silvana! She wiped her tears, realizing it wasn't just a bad dream; it was a nightmare. She stood by the window, witnessing the scenario between Lux and Silvana in her mind.Fists clenched, she turned away from the mirror and left the bathroom. Gl
C41"WOMANIZER!" Heart immediately exclaimed as Lux called her again. His handsome face appeared on the screen of her phone. Fueled by intense frustration from her dream, she shouted at him. What if it was true? She wouldn't be clueless.A faint laughter reached her, and Lux glanced at her, saying, "God. What happened, baby? Did you go crazy again over your handsome husband? Sorry."She scowled and remained silent, sitting back and trying to calm her breathing. "Silvana's men were watching me. They've been eyeing me since we left the hospital. Silvana hasn't returned home since then.""Didn't you say she's with a friend?" She asked, still annoyed."Yes, baby, but I'm really wondering. Our men waited all day, thinking a friend of Silvana would show up. Now they're going to the barangay to request permission to enter the house. I'm considering the possibility of Silvana using prosthetics, pretending to be someone else."Heart shuddered at Lux's words. Silvana's mysterious nature was c
C42Lux attempted to call Silvana multiple times, but her phone remained unanswered. They were on their way to the hotel where his family awaited, their trip was delayed due to a plane malfunction. Using his pickup, Lux and Delight continued their journey to Oas.Despite Silvana’s threats, Lux was determined not to let her ruin the vacation. He remained vigilant to protect his family. Delight glanced at him, expressing concern about being unable to reach his mom and hinting at a change in her behavior.“I was trying to call your mom, but she was out of reach. Maybe she changed her number. When you see her, stay away from her. Your mom’s attitude has changed.”Curious, Delight innocently asked, “What’s different?”“She’s ill and needs treatment. If she doesn’t see a doctor soon, she won’t get better.”“Will she hit me?”“Yes, so she needs to get better to avoid hurting you. Do you understand?”“Yes,” Delight nodded, “I don’t want Mommy anymore. I don’t want her to hit me and hold me p
C43Heart stared at the television, still not visited by sleep. The two children were already asleep on the other bed. The rain was pouring heavily, accompanied by occasional lightning. Fortunately, Lux was with her; otherwise, she would likely be terrified again.She leaned against the headboard, and Lux embraced her.“For those who see the woman flashed on the screen when not using prosthetics, you can contact the police. Fifty million pesos was offered for the woman considered most wanted, and armed and dangerous. She is said to be the mastermind behind the turmoil in the Montesalvo couple’s lives.”Heart swallowed hard, feeling a dryness in her throat.The police also released a photo of another face of Silvana. The woman was seen leaving a house, which was confirmed to be unoccupied. This information was provided by the personnel who arrived yesterday, giving testimony to the police.Items found in that house included wigs, foam latex, silicone, and clothing that hinted at their
C44LUX’s breathing hitched. He doesn’t blink while staring at the impostor. His anxiety is at its peak, reaching up to his head, but he can’t afford a mistake and lose there. He’s damn nervous for his loved ones.His wife is behind him, and he tries to hide her because he doesn’t want her to get hurt. He carefully considers his next move. The crazy one who wants revenge and is using his past against him is right in front of him, dressed in an old lady’s clothes.Silvana is kind of creepy. Well, that explains why she’s a psycho. She probably enjoyed watching killings and horror to weave them together and use them now for revenge.He's sweating, keeping his gaze fixed on her, watching her every move, even the smallest ones. Diana never reached this level. She didn’t even escape the crime she planned. She waited for the police to arrest her. This one is even more than Diana.Maybe half of Silvana Joan’s life is filled with anger. Likely. That’s the root and end of everything.She was fa
C45“NOOOO!” Silvana’s loud scream filled the entire hotel, accompanied by Lux’s voice, as the deafening gunshot echoed in the lobby. Heart witnessed the young boy collapse after being hit by the bullet.Delight sprinted and shielded Lux when Silvana pulled the trigger, taking the bullet intended for her husband.“You beast!” she angrily shouted at Silvana, almost losing her composure.Heart sobbed, the surroundings darkening with her tears. The woman, in shock, dropped the gun as if unable to believe the crime committed against her own nephew, whom she treated like a son.“I didn’t mean to! Delight, baby! Wake up! Wake up!” Silvana wailed, seemingly snapped out of her madness. Unbelievably, the lump on her back revealed a hidden gun. It was a part of his play. He made a lump to keep her weapon inside it. How clever.As Silvana was momentarily dazed, personnel and police entered, seizing the opportunity to catch the woman. She didn’t struggle, seemingly unsure of what to do, until sh
C46The doctor looked at Lux as he entered, keeping his gaze on the child who was undergoing a surgery. “Complications may arise if you’re a relative. That is the new study according to HAS.”“I…am not the father, and we’re not related,” he said, his gaze fixed on the child, uncertain if he would make it.“Okay. Pretransfusion testing first. This will not consume too much time.” He nodded and followed as he was pulled onto a bed. There was a distance between him and Delight.Various procedures were done to him while lying on the bed, but his eyes were focused on the child fighting for his life. “Dropping, his heartbeat is dropping,” a nurse said, causing him to close his eyes when he saw Delight’s heartbeat flattened on the monitor.Jesus, no.Lux looked away as he saw the doctors trying to revive Delight. The child looked pitiful, and despite his strength as a man, he couldn’t handle what he was seeing now.It hurts. It hurts so much that even though Delight wasn’t his son, he coul