Lahat ng Kabanata ng Thrown To The Streets By One, Claimed by Another: Kabanata 71 - Kabanata 80

MARINAMarina sat up to grab the note Cassian left on the bed. Pretending to be asleep, she had left her eyes half shut, monitoring his movements around the room before he left that morning.“I hope you feel better when you wake up,” yawning, she read out the content of the note. “It’s been days, and you’re yet to talk to me about what happened at the dinner? Or is the baby still demanding space? I’ve contacted the designers to come check the house for the placement of the baby’s nursery. Please, supervise them. If you feel better when I’m back from my business trip, we’ll do some shopping for the baby. Be good.”Her heart fluttered, but she quickly squeezed the paper in her hands, ignoring the butterflies that had been left awake in her stomach. She didn’t need them now. This was just about the baby, strictly the baby.She was gradually approaching six months. Her tummy had gotten a lot rounder, very visible, and fatigue was always setting in whenever she went through stress. The doc

Marina smiled, looking at her friend. How nice she was to always think of others before acting in her own interest.“He needs all the time in the world to heal.” She shrugged, wondering why Marina was staring at her like that. “I don’t think he wants to rush into a new relationship now. We’re starting off as friends, a good one if you ask me.”“You’re such a good person, Rose,” Marina said before she could hold back the words. “I hope life is kind enough to give you a partner as good as you are.” Tears welled up in her eyes as she thought of her life since she reunited with Roselyn, and even before they fell apart. She’d been wonderful, a perfect friend one could ask for. Reaching for her hand, she stroked it lightly. “Whatever you do, just know that I’ll support you.”“Even if it means dating four men at the same time,” Rose rolled her eyes. “Still one of my fantasies, though.”“I know you’re crazy, but not so much crazy, but even though it comes to that,” she paused, clearing her th

Marina had never seen a woman perfect the art of strutting the way Lily did. Every movement she made towards her was refined, and when she halted in front of her, Marina was quietly intimidated by this woman.She looked even more beautiful in person. Marina already liked her. The aura she exuded was enough to take a quick liking to her.“Marina?” Lily asked, her lips twitching into a smile that enhanced her beautiful face.“Yes,” Marina responded firmly.“Great.” Lily elegantly eased herself into the chair. “You look so beautiful in person. Now, I see why Cassian is head over heels.”Marina smiled. Even though Lily’s physical appearance seemed a bit too serious, she was the joking type. “Thank you. You look great as well.”Lily bobbed her head playfully. “Well, you can say that.” The server walked in to take their orders, then initiated a conversation. “Sorry I called you here on such short notice.”Marina nodded. “Is this just about meeting me, or is there more? About Cassian?” Curio

He missed her.He missed her terribly.He missed having her around, making plans about their baby—the only real thing she thought connected them, but it was more. He missed the silent bond they shared. He missed watching her fall asleep close to him, in his arms. He missed having her around. He missed the little soft, intimate moments. Moments he hadn’t cared about until now.Her presence had brought so much peace and calm to his life. It wasn’t just about the baby. Unless he was lying to himself. This was more than just the arrangement between them. He was emotionally invested. She had consumed the whole of him, invaded his space, and broken the walls he’d built over the years. This was something more, and he wanted to explore more. There were over ten men deliberating on a topic in the boardroom. All Cassian could see were their moving lips. He had no idea what they were discussing. Marina's thoughts were playing tricks on his brain. He couldn’t concentrate on anything, not when she

Marina expected an apology, not a confession. This was sudden, but for a reason, it pointed out that she had been feeling the same way about him. Knowing him had been a great blessing in her life. Meeting him had compelled her to find her purpose in life and be a better person. That aside, she’d also always been interested in learning everything about him. If all she had with him was just an arrangement, she wouldn’t be so hurt when she found out about the Chairmanship position from Daniel, so she nodded.“Are you willing to let me learn every chapter of you?”She nodded again. “If we’re going to do this, we have to do it the right way, Cassian.”“Tell me, what’s the right way? I will do everything right as long as it is what you want.”His determination to make her happy softened her heart. He meant every word.“Maybe we can start by giving a definition to this relationship, rather than just being business partners.”“Business partners?” A chuckle left his lips. “Have you always ass