Lahat ng Kabanata ng Owned By A Man I Couldn't Trust : Kabanata 31 - Kabanata 40

She was spilling some truth, and Rainee didn’t deny it. Every word hit harder than the last, twisting in her chest like a blade.“Don’t you feel ashamed as a mother?” Her voice came out raw, trembling, though she tried to sound steady. The woman’s lips curved into a mocking smile. “I’m not here to argue or prove anything to you. There’s no need now. You, and your life, are going to be ruined after today. Do you remember your date? What was his name? Henry.... Johnson, yes, Henry Johnson.”The sound of his name made Rainee’s stomach twist. Her eyes widened, panic and confusion crashing into her at once. How does she know that?“You see,” the woman continued smoothly, like she was telling a bedtime story, “the Frasers know many secrets about everyone. And I know Henry Johnson is tangled in drugs. I was the one who told his mother to pressure yours into setting up that little blind date for you. I was the one who filed a secret complaint against him and even slipped the authorities a f

"Do you want some water?" He tried to change the topic, and she nodded her head. He poured her a glass of water and helped her drink it slowly. She was frowning the entire time, and he guessed she must be feeling a headache and some fatigue from being drugged."You should lie down and close your eyes. I’ll get something light for you to eat."_____He stepped out of the room and found Rowan sitting on the couch, reading a magazine. Rowan looked up when he saw Alex coming out before standing."I’ve left some medicines in case she feels nauseous or has a headache. But avoid giving her anything strong for sleep, rest is much safer right now. Give her light, easy-to-digest foods: porridge, fruit, or soup. Keep her hydrated. Alcohol and heavy foods are off-limits. She might feel a little disoriented, tired, or emotional, just be patient. If she vomits a lot or becomes very drowsy or confused, call me immediately.""Got it… anything else I should know?""That should cover it. You made the

“Do you mind if I stay in this room with you?” Rainee’s eyes widened slightly at his question. Panic flickered in them, mixed with weariness and the faint shadow of fear she hadn’t been able to shake off since everything had begun. She glanced down at her hand, the same hand that had been trembling moments ago. Now, nestled securely in his grip, it was steady, as if his presence alone had forced her restless body to surrender its weakness.“I won’t take the bed,” he continued gently, sensing her hesitation. “It’s all yours. I’ll just sit here and talk with you until you fall asleep. This way, you won’t have to think about anything else. Hmm?”Her lips pressed together as she searched his eyes, looking for any hint of pretense. But she found none. Vulnerable and exhausted, she gave him a small nod. A smile tugged at the corners of his mouth, soft and reassuring, before he carefully pulled the blanket over her. Even as he tucked her in, his hand refused to let go of hers, the grip stea

"It's done." He came out of his trance and cleared his throat, trying to release the tension that only he felt deep inside his heart. ____ One week later “For how long are we going to stay here?” Rainee asked as they walked along the shore to watch the sunset, just as they had the day before. For days, they had lived freely, laughing, enjoying, and having fun together without worrying about anything. “Until your tests come out negative,” Alex replied calmly. She knew exactly what test he meant, and there was no way she could escape from it after Henry Johnson’s statement. Alex wasn’t willing to take any risks by going back to the States before every trace of that drug was gone from her body. “I like this place,” Rainee murmured, her eyes fixed on the horizon. “I love it... I wish I could stay here all my life.” Alex smiled at her words. “If you want this island, I’ll give it to you. You can come here anytime you want.” She looked at him seriously, a small smile tugging at he

“We should stop.” Rainee tugged at Alex’s sleeve like a small kitten, her playful stubbornness driving him crazy. “Why? We can continue.” He felt uneasy. Everything was moving too fast, and his heart wasn’t ready. His throat went dry, and he swallowed hard. “Slowly,” he murmured, almost pleading. “Let’s take our time. We’ll do everything slowly.” She stared at him for a few seconds before her lips curved into a small, warm smile. “Okay… if that’s what you want.” Relief washed over him, and he pulled her into his arms. For the first time in his life, Alex felt euphoric. He had never imagined that Rainee would feel the same for him. He had only hoped she wouldn’t hate him more than she already did, but instead, she had fallen for him. To him, it was nothing less than a miracle. ___ One week later “Sir, every test came out negative this time.” Andrew’s words made Alex smile widely. He exhaled in pure relief and clapped his loyal assistant’s back, startling him. “Y