"That's enough, Alice. Don't make me look pretty anymore. Let my makeup spread. I'm only going to beautify for Aldo, not for his grandfather."My tears don't stop falling because of the pain. Alice also never stopped wiping them and fixing my makeup."I'll be the one to blame if you don't look good. Mayu, we have nowhere to run here on the island. If you can swim in a wide sea, I'll go with you, but I know it's not possible. You're pregnant, Mayu. For now, maybe you can agree first that once we get back to Manila, that's where we'll run away," she explained.I shook my head and almost crumpled my gown. I clenched my fists there. I felt disgusted and just wanted to destroy it."Just please calm down first, Mayu. When you feel better, then we'll think of another way." She handed me bottled water.I took it and drank it. She has a point; nothing will happen if I just cry here while my father and I might both be locked up somewhere."Alice, I can't.nWhat about my children? I can't marry t

I bit my lip harshly when he pinned me on the balcony's railings."Is it safe?" I murmured, not wanting to let go of his hard arm.He chuckled lowly as he came closer to me and showered me with sweet kisses from my head down to my ear. The warmth from his naked body is absolutely killing the cold air.Without warning, I pressed my cheek against his chest. I even gently smelled its natural scent.He laughed again, causing me to smile."Now, you are getting clingy and crazy over me," he concluded."So what? Am I not allowed to fancy my... HUSBAND?" I really emphasized the last word to remind us that we are married."Hm. I guess.. no. It should be the other way around." He looked down at me and gave me that lustful stare. I knew then that we were both creating fire again."Let me fancy you.... WIFE," he imitated my tone.I closed my eyes as my lips parted when he lowered his head to claim them. I felt his strong arm snake into my waist when he deepened the kiss.I couldn't help but clin

I felt numbed. I really don't want to be affected, but I feel like they are imitating what happened to me.Pregnant? Really?It's a good thing that Aldo grabbed and hung up the call immediately, because I might have answered Addison in my annoyance.That's right; it even affected my enthusiasm to visit Mother Rosario. I'm ashamed that when I came to her grave, I was still annoyed with Addison. Aldo lit the candle, and Arkan laid the flowers.I really lost my appetite; even in the car, my lips were still pursed and my forehead was frowning. If Aldo hadn't held my hand, I wouldn't have been brought back to reality."Are you alright? I want to say don't think about it, but I guess that won't work," he murmured, caressing the back of my palm.When I turned to him, his eyes were busy on the road, and only one hand was holding the steering wheel. I sighed and turned to Arkan, who had a worried look on her face. In the end, I forced my own smile and joined hands with Aldo."I'm just annoyed,

I wiped the side of my lips with restraint. I don't want to be angry on this day, but if this is how I am greeted, my patience is over."What a worthless son of yours! I wish you hadn't lived—""I hope you didn't flirt with others so that I didn't develop!" I answered with annoyance, which stopped her."I wish I didn't live anymore if my parents just left me like a cat," I uttered coldly.Even though it hurt to say that, I tried to steady my gaze. I don't see the point of her venting her anger when I have a lot to blame her for.She narrowed her eyes at me, "How dare you?" she uttered in disbelief."Is that what money did to you? You now talk back to your parents? Why? Did Rosario raise you like that too?"I clenched my fists and gritted my teeth."You're wrong. This is how you raised me," I said with emphasis, "One more thing, don't involve Mother Rosario here. For all I know, she's the best mother in the world. No one can compare to her. Not even you, Mrs. Smith."Apart from the par

I don't know if Aldo is really determined for us to go abroad, but I'm more determined to talk to Mommy again. I waited a long time for her reply. I thought it would be rejected, but, um, yes.Aldo warned me several times not to leave the house in case my desire to explain to my mother prevailed. My only problem is where to leave Arkan. I don't want to bring him with me; there might be danger around later."Mommy, why are you leaving me with Aunt Alice?" Arkan asked with a doubtful tone.I raised my eyebrows and held his hand."I'm just going to buy something, Baby. I'll be right back.""Without me, Mom? Does Daddy know about this?" His tone is investigative.I coughed before laughing hesitantly."Of course, Baby. Your Daddy is always updated," I lied."Really, Mommy? Then why are you leaving me here? Or maybe we should call Daddy and ask him to get me here."My eyes rolled slightly. After that, I winced and slightly knelt in front of him."Your Daddy told me to leave you here for now