Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Forbidden Second Marriage.: Kabanata 71 - Kabanata 80

Especially Lexa. Unlike Aaron, who was always calm and collected, Jane carried warmth that melted hearts. She always has a way with words. Every year, Raphael Farrington would take Seraphina across distant packs and cities, to visit their children. Whenever the little ones were near, Seraphina's smile shone brighter.Later, it became a pattern for Elder Farrington often ask Hawksley to bring Lexa and Aaron to cities where the climate was gentler, so they could stay with him and Seraphina for a while.Lexa didn’t understand the bond between her mother, Elder Farrington, and Seraphina. But Aaron, with his sharp mind, had guessed what lay beneath. He saw more than his sister. He felt the hidden ties of blood and love that connected them.Children always knew. They sensed the pulse of affection in the air. And they could not ignore it. With Raphael and Seraphina, the bond was undeniable. The way the two doted on them and embraced them— made it clear. And so, the pups naturally grew to lo

Beside Elena’s hand rested a dark smear of paint on paper. Before Dolphus could ask what it was, Lexa's hand shot out. Her finger jabbed at the blob. “Daddy!” she declared. Dolphus turned his gaze toward his daughter. Lexa's eyes glittered. His lips curved into a shaky smile. He forced a laugh. “Hmm… you’ve drawn it very well.” Lexa bounced closer, her chubby cheeks glowing with joy. “Really? Grandfather even said so. But he told me I should not draw next time.” Her grin stretched wider as she wriggled nearer. Her eyes locked on Dolphus’s face “He also said that I should not ask about daddy. He said it would make Mummy upset. Daddy, did you upset Mummy? Is it true?” Dolphus squeezed her hand gently. “Perhaps a bit,” he admitted. Lexa's soft curls falling over her face. “Mummy is really soft-hearted. If Daddy acts cute, Mummy will kiss and hug Daddy.” She spoke slowly. “Will Daddy live with me and Grandfather in the future?” Dolphus’s lips parted, and this time his smile came

Elena bent down, her hand moving gently over Lexa's soft head. Lexa's eyes caught the pot of peony flowers sitting high on the wooden table, and she pointed with all the excitement in her small body.“Mummy, Seraphina would be so happy if we got this pretty flower for her!” Lexa's voice rang.Elena turned to the old man who stood by the stall.“Sir, is this flower for sale?” she asked.“Do you truly know this flower, or are you only buying it to please your young pup? This flower is not easy to keep alive. Its spirit fades quickly if one doesn’t care for it with patience.” The old man responded.Elena met his gaze with honesty. “The only thing I know is that this flower is a peony. It’s not for the child to play with, but a gift for my family. The elders in our pack love flowers. We came here today to choose one they can treasure.”The old man straightened his back slightly. His voice rolled with weight as he declared, “Yes, this flower is a peony indeed. And I tell you, no other acro

Drake rose to his feet. “I do not have Elena’s contact information,” he said, staring hard at his mother. “Mother, whether that child was adopted or born from Elena’s blood, it does not matter. To Elena, she is the last kin left in this world. I will not fight her for the child.” “Are you doing this for Cassandra?” she snapped. “Are you afraid she will not accept this child? Drake I never liked Cassandra. It was you who insisted, and so I allowed it. If she cannot accept this child…” “Stop, Mother,” Drake’s tone grew harsh, his patience fraying. “Do not drag Cassandra into every word you spit. Is she not good enough for you?” “If she were good, then she would have married you already and given me a grandchild!” his mother barked. She dropped back into her chair, glaring at him. “You said you could not live without her. Your father and I had no choice but to accept her. Then why delay? Why not marry, why not bear children? Yet she keeps saying it is her career’s peak. That she cann

Elena used her left hand to remove the little hair strap that was on her upper lip. Clearing her throat, she asked, “Is Hamilton Corporation in such a hurry?” “They are anxious,” came the reply from the other end of the line. “Though they may be in a hurry, we will not rush. Our company puts its people first. When we share our strength, we share it with our kin before outsiders. I will not see a repeat of what happened with the Nolmex Group. If Hamilton Corporation cannot bow to our terms, then we keep pressing.” The memory of Nolmex Group still burns in her mind. They had charged their company more than they dared charge outsiders. If not for their endless delay and petty disputes, she would have cut them off sooner. Elena growled low, “I am not saying Hamilton Corporation should starve. I only say we will not starve our own to feed them. If they cannot bend, then let the deal die. Tell the manager that these are my words. No pleas will change them.” A beat of silence follo