Hope Del Rico had pledged to earn her adoptive parents' pride and avoid any actions that might make them second-guess adopting her. However, when she discovered a note claiming to be from her biological father, it set off a chain of events that could disappoint her parents From expressing her desire to uncover the sender of the notes to encountering a man who bore a striking resemblance to her cousins, Hope noticed Del Rico's distinct genetic traits mirrored in this man's appearance, despite his starkly different demeanor. Meeting him left her feeling perplexed, especially now that she's head over heels for him. With the truth about his existence looming, Hope finds herself with no choice but to depart, carrying a love she believes is forbidden-a love that blossomed when she crashed into him.

Xyleenah gave Kaius her heart and body to secure her future but still ended up a failure. After years of hiding from him, fate reunites them, and the child she's kept for years may be the key to a love that never truly ended. *** Struggling through college, Xyleenah Vivien Cruz never expected kindness to come from the top student in her class. Desperate to graduate, she struck a deal with Kaius Warner Legaspi-the guy who left her with a shattered heart and an unexpected pregnancy. Years later, Kaius returns as a respected doctor and owner of the café where fate leads Xyleenah to apply. With her pride bruised and her secrets buried deep, she has no choice but to work under the man she once left without a word. But Kaius never forgot her. And now that he knows the truth about their son, he's ready to fight for the family that was stolen from him and for the love that never truly ended. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos ILLUSTRATOR: Ajjay Arts

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐃 (𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐍𝐄) "Living full of regrets and pain is worse than dying." Kristine's life didn't just fall apart, it was ripped away from her piece by piece. Zachary, the man she trusted with her entire world, cheated on her and got Stella pregnant. And when Kristine finally told him she was carrying his child too, he didn't choose her. He didn't fight for her. He rejected her, pushed her away, and left her alone in the darkest moment of her life. Then she lost the baby. And with that loss, she lost herself. Now Kristine moves through her days feeling like she's underwater, breathing, but barely. The trauma and betrayal haunt her every waking moment. The grief drags her deeper, and the silence becomes a place where dangerous thoughts grow louder. She's slipping deeper, drowning in a pain no one sees, and on some days, she wonders if disappearing would finally give her peace. But how do you save yourself when you're no longer sure you're worth saving?

Kept in the shadows all her life, May Ann Vallejos always feels unwanted and unloved. As she enters an arranged relationship with Mergus Brilliantes, can she finally find the love she longs for, or will it only break her heart even more? *** Growing up, May Ann Vallejos longs to be loved unconditionally. Despite being overshadowed by her younger sister, she still gives it her all and tries not to disappoint her parents. However, her life takes a turn when she unexpectedly finds herself arranged to marry Engineer Mergus Brilliantes, their business partner's grandson. Not only does he seem to have feelings for her young sister, but she also can't stand being with him around. Left with no choice, can May Ann eventually find love and make her relationship with Mergus work? Or will being with him only deepen her feelings of being unwanted and hurt? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos