It was dusk. The road was deserted except for green bushes, trees, and some warehouses that seemed to have been dumped for over two decades.Walking down the deserted road were five thin and malnourished children dressed in haggard and torn clothing, with dirt sticking to their clothes, faces, and bodies. They seemed to haven't taken their bath for a few days.Despite the five children's tired and hungry expressions, they stuck together, their hands holding each other as they walked down the lonely road.Upon seeing a large ditch ahead, the five children decided to cross to the other side of the road to continue their walk with the hope of finding a house nearby, someone, or a car, but they knew it was hardly possible.This side of the country is a no-go zone for humans since it's rumored to be a dangerous place.Without bothering to look to the right or left, the tired children began to cross the road to the other side while panting weakly.They were in the middle of the road when a

"Wait!" Sean pointed at Xavier coldly and said, "We brought you here only for you to try to get our brother?" Sean retorted, glaring coldly at Xavier.Indifferently, Xavier bypassed Sean and stopped in front of Michael. "Brother-in-law, your brother has always been mine," he divulged, turning to stare at Michael with a naughty smirk on his face. "Right, wifey?"Although Xavier looks indifferent, only heaven knows how fast his heart is pounding against his chest by just staying in front of Michael. It was hard for him to control himself from holding the man or hugging him.Michael blinked and began to panic upon seeing Xavier. He never expected this surprise. Although he was the one who texted Xavier first, Xavier ignored him, making him believe that the man had probably moved on, but what he never expected was Xavier giving him such a surprise.Michael's heart was pounding against his chest; his knees weakened, and he suddenly felt thirsty.As if he were dreaming, he stretched his han

Xavier paced around the hotel room; his mind was running chaotically. Suddenly, he paused in his tracks, and his cold eyes were pinned on the shrinking Michael, who had almost plastered himself to the bed.Xavier's things were delivered to the hotel, and the embarrassed Michael refused to tell his house location, which brought them to the hotel."Now tell me why you left. You should have a sufficient reason to explain the sudden disappearance three years ago, shouldn't you? After all, I've given you sufficient time to prepare your mind. Xavier sneered. All his emotions were revealed now that the two were alone with each other."Three years. Three years, Michael. You left without thinking of us. Throughout the time we were together, I did all I could, and everything kept telling me we were doing well! Did you know how hard I prepared for our first anniversary? Did you know the surprises I planned only to discover you lied to me and ran away?" Xavier's voice boomed coldly in the room.M

FLASHBACK CONTINUES.TWO MONTHS LATER."Yeah, Dad. I'm here. I'll be in the private room in a few minutes from now." Michael conveyed to his dad—his phone was placed next to his right ear. He took out his car keys and placed them in his pocket. He alighted from the car and locked the door after picking up his wallet and phone.Michael had just finished an emergency case when he received a call from his dad. Michael's dad had called Michael to inform him to meet him (M.D.) at Fantasy Restaurant.Due to the seemingly anxious voice of his dad, Michael had left the hospital without even taking a breather, not to mention changing his clothes, but still, that didn't make him look less handsome.Michael, in his official doctor suit, attracted a lot of ladies' attention, which he paid no mind to. As Michael elegantly made his way toward Country B Fantasy restaurant, a lot of ladies began to point and whisper with a blush on their faces.Michael smirked and waved at the girls before he casuall

After all, this bastard had made him go through hell throughout his stay at the hospital."Hm," Xavier replied with a mischievous and nonchalant smirk, despite understanding what Michael's gaze meant.When Nicholas first delivered the engagement news two months ago to Xavier in preparation for his emotions, Xavier stormed out, not believing that he had just been tied down without his knowledge.But upon hearing that he was engaged to a childhood friend of his with his own agreement, Xavier only had one thought: big brother Xavi.All this while, Xavier never recalled that boy, or it was accurate to say that he had chosen to forget that little boy after the many years of separation, but upon hearing that he was betrothed to the boy, he couldn't help giving in the impulse to find him.Surprisingly, that little boy who always stuck by him during childhood had become a genius and handsome doctor.And seeing the handsome older version of the boy made Xavier's heart race.At that moment, Xa