"Where are you headed?" Oliver asked as I packed the lunchbox and the food I placed inside."Are you taking that to him?" he asked again, which I just ignored. I heard him chuckle, so I gave him a sharp look."You know what? If you have nothing good to say, don't bother talking to me," I retorted. I almost threw the plate at him.He burst into laughter. "What? I'm not saying anything. I was just asking you a question.""You're mocking me. Don't put words in my mouth, Ols. You'll regret teasing me," I warned him.His laughter intensified, leaving me exasperated. After packing the food, I prepared to leave but noticed Oliver's serious expression as he looked at me, sipping water."I know. You don't need to remind me again. Mommy has reminded me numerous times," I said, guessing what he wanted to convey.He shrugged and hugged me. He took the lunchbox and walked out of the mansion with me. I suppose he's also

I bowed my head, averting my gaze to my trembling hand."But I want you to know that I'll be fine as long as you're happy with him. I can't ruin your relationship. Arik is still my best friend, he will always be. But, Celeste..."I immediately lifted my gaze to him when he abruptly took my hand. His bright, slanted eyes revealed a pleading and pained expression. They were filled with agony. He licked his lower lip and clicked his tongue, seemingly restraining himself."If the pain prevails over joy, please allow yourself to be happy. It's okay to take a break. Don't immediately think you're being selfish. We're just human beings after all," he said, gently squeezing my hand. I could feel his excessive care in that gesture.I was about to speak when Arik violently pulled Rusty's hand off me and quickly pulled me up."I told you to fuck off, didn't I? What do you want this time, huh? Are you seeking revenge through Celeste because

"There's a video clip of Tatiana's interview during her shoot yesterday. She mentioned it," Kim answered.My mouth fell open. I was immediately filled with emotions upon hearing that. All the heat and irritation I felt rushed to my head."What the f***? What right does she have to say that in her interview when even one of Arik's relatives doesn't talk about it?" I cursed."Did you watch it? You should watch it. She said something else too," Aurora suggested, taking the phone from me and doing something on it.After a while, she handed it back to me, and the video clip of Tatiana's interview they referred to was on the screen, so I immediately played it."Well, our relationship has been a secret for a long time, and I'm here to tell my side…""Celeste Fuentebella is just his stand-in while I'm in another country. We have an open relationship, so I understand, but now that I'm here…""Arik didn't want to share this with the public because he wanted some privacy, but since our fans dese

"Really?" Arik's voice quivered. I gasped, trying to suppress my emotions."Why…""Because you always came back. Every time I wait, you always return even without certainty. That's what mommy taught me. That's what mommy does because she loves you so much, and I love you too," Ariah said clearly to her father.My knees began to shake. I didn't know how to react. It felt like I couldn't move from where I stood."Why, daddy? Are you going to leave us again? Where are you going then? Can mommy and I come with you?" Ariah innocently asked her father, unaware of the gravity of his words.This is about his illness. I didn't want to accept it, but a part of me felt that this was what he meant.I wanted to hate him for speaking like that, even though it might not happen, but I guess I'm the one who hasn't fully accepted the possibilities."I can't take you with me, baby. I'm sorry…" Arik muttered and leaned to kiss Ariah on her head."Don't you want to stay here? Why do you always want to lea

I regret not choosing you. I regret directing all my hatred for your mom towards you. You suffered because of my intense resentment towards your mom. It's because you resemble your mom so much that every time I look into your eyes, I still feel the pain. I regret letting myself be blinded by malice and greed. I loved your mom so much that I couldn't accept you immediately.My love, my sweetheart, I'm so sorry for everything. It was my fault, my Celeste. It was all my fault, and I didn't get a chance to tell you everything you need to know because your daddy is a cowardly guy. I beg for your forgiveness, my princess.Forgive me because your daddy loved another woman. Forgive me because I left you hanging. Forgive me because I took away everything from you, even your reason to live. Forgive me because I made you endure repeatedly. Forgive me because I rejected you and deprived you of a father's love. Forgive me for everything, Celeste. I'm deeply grateful to the Fuentebellas for taking