#COMPLETED [UNEDITED] R18|ROMANCE|DRAMA|MATURECONTENT Azaia De Castro concealed a secret agony beneath her glamorous facade-she was trapped in a loveless marriage that bound her in chains of despair. Powerless to escape the clutches of her oppressive husband, Azaia harbored a silent prayer for freedom, yearning for someone to rescue her from the depths of her unhappiness. She then met Xenoah Manzato, an enigmatic figure whose motives remain shrouded in mystery. As their paths entwined, Azaia discovered an unexpected refuge in Xenoah's presence. With him, she found solace, security, and a breath of fresh air amidst the stifling constraints of her marriage. Yet, as their connection deepened, Azaia grappled with a moral dilemma. She remained bound by the chains of her marriage, unsure of how to sever ties with her husband and embrace the newfound freedom she craved. Caught between loyalty and desire, will she find the courage to follow her heart, or will the shackles of her past continue to imprison her? S: 08/21/20 E: 09/28/20

When the honest and kind Ream Oliveros crosses paths with Syl, he thought he finally met his woman. But he can't be more wrong when he finds out his supposed woman is married- and he unknowingly became her illicit lover. *** Ream Oliveros is a self-made man- honest, kind, and reliable. One night in Bali makes him think he finally met the woman of his dreams, but then Syl disappears the next day with no trace or means of contact. When fate allows him to meet her again, Ream is surprised to see how timid and submissive Syl became- a completely different person from the woman who made one night in Bali, all those months ago, magical. Discovering that she needs help against her family, Ream's sense of responsibility and care for her grows stronger and stronger each day he is more attached to her. But Syl is hiding something more than her family secret: she is cheating on her husband- with Ream. Ream is the other man to Mrs. Dinsyl Descartin-Davidson. Will his love for Syl overcome her betrayal and will Ream let her corrupt him? Or is she and their love not worth going against his principles? CECELIB | C.C. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela WARNING: MATURE CONTENT | R-18 COMPLETED