SHE heaved a deep sigh when the car pulled in inside the garage. Jan got off first and opened the door for her.“Thanks,” Kate said as she got off from the passenger ‘seat.She slowly sauntered to the door, and he followed her.“Katherine.” Jan heaved a sigh.“Yes?” She turned to face him.She was surprised when he suddenly hugged her tightly.“J-Jan… you’re squeezing me,” she said.“Oh. I’m so sorry.” He loosened his arms around her and slowly freed her.“I think you should give your friends a call.” She held his hands. “They’re definitely wondering where we are now.”“Oh. Yeah.” Jan fished his phone.”“I’ll head inside first and see if there’s something to eat,” she said before heading inside the house.Nana Talia was going down the staircase when she

JAN’s father was standing by the foyer when they arrived at the mansion. Beside him was his brother Fernan, who immediately waved his hand to them the moment they stepped inside.“Katherine,” the older Alejandro greeted her with a welcoming tone. “At last, we met.”She smiled and sauntered towards Jan’s father when he spread his arms. He hugged her quickly and turned to his wife afterwards.“And now you’re back home.”Jan’s mother rolled her eyes and scowled at her husband.“Oh, Martina… please don’t show your attitude in front of your daughter-in-law.” He turned in her direction again and smiled apologetically. “I’m sorry, Katherine. This isn’t the scene I have in mind about our first meeting.Kate chuckled. “It’s fine, Sir. I—”“Sir?” Jan’s father’s brows furrowed.“Oh&he

KATE went inside the bathroom to get a wet towel that she would use to wipe Jan. But when she returned to the bed, she saw Jan sitting on the floor, puking. “Oh, God…” she muttered and rushed out of the room and called for help. Luisa immediately came, followed by Nana Talia. “What happened?” the two asked in unison. “I need help. Jan’s wasted,” Kate told them and turned in her husband’s direction as she heaved a deep sigh. “O-oh.” Nana Talia cupped her mouth. “I’ll go get something to clean the floor.” “Luisa, can you help me take him to the tub?” “Yes, of course.” They pulled Jan and almost dragged him to the tub. He was so wasted; he looked like a giant version of a baby who needed his mother’s helping hand to get a bath. “I can do it from here,” Kate told the maid after they successfully put her husband inside the tub. Luisa nodded her head and left the bathroom. She helped Nana Talia on cleaning the

“EVAN,” Jan called his secretary after looking at the revised design of the hotel their company was about to renovate. “Why is it like this now? The first already looks good. I just asked them for some enhancements.”He shoved the folder towards his secretary.“From what I remember, Sir, it was your father who ordered for this kind of revision. He said he wanted it to look more classic since it’s a heritage site and—”“Fine.” He pulled the folder.“Is there anything you need, Sir?” his secretary asked politely.“Nothing. You can go back to your spot.”“Alright, Sir. Call me if you need anything.”Jan focused on his work again, but after a few seconds, Evan came in again.“Sir.”“What?” He said without raising his head.“Your wife is here,” his secretary informed him.His gaze r

SHE rang the doorbell to Natalie’s place and hugged herself when the cold breeze touched her skin. After a few moments, the gate finally opened. Natalie, adjusting her robe, emerged.“Kate? Oh, what are you doing here at this hour?” her friend asked, puzzled.“Could you please let me in first?” she responded with a trembling voice. The cold night and her emotions that were about to explode were to blame.“Oh, right. I’m sorry.” Natalie opened the gate wider.“Thank you,” she said as soon as she got in.Her friend grasped her arm and ushered her inside the house.“Have a seat. I’ll just go to the kitchen and get you something hot to drink—”“Do you have whiskey?” Her gaze reverted to the minibar near the living room.“Oh.” Natalie arched a brow. “Okay.” She headed to the minibar afterwards.Kate plopped