Mary Ricalde, a single mother, finds herself caught between the painful past and a complicated present after being abandoned by her first love, Nicosia Vergara. As she navigates life with her son, Nico, and a new relationship with the powerful yet mysterious Maven Lim, Mary struggles with trust, healing, and what it truly means to be loved. When dark secrets from the past resurface, Mary must choose between the safety of the life she's built and the possibility of rekindling the love she once lost. Through betrayal, heartbreak, and unexpected allies, Mary learns that love, no matter how complicated, is worth fighting for.

When Malory had the chance to meet her greatest childhood friend, Mason, again after a long time, all she's hoping for is that the latter still remembers her promise to Malory 18 years ago. DISCLAIMER: The story written is purely a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real events, individuals, and other contents of the story are used for entertainment purposes and does not in any way reflect the real life situations, personal beliefs, and preferences of the persons who are used as a basis for the character's name and faces. THIS IS PURELY IMAGINARY. Reader discretion is advised.

In a tangled web of love, jealousy, and manipulation, Elise Ricalde finds herself caught between her long-time relationship with Cyan and the return of her ex, Valerie. As Cyan becomes more possessive and controlling, Elise struggles with the emotional tug-of-war, all while trying to navigate the pressure of family expectations. When Cyan's manipulative actions push Elise to the brink, the two must confront their pasts and the boundaries of their relationship. Can Elise find the strength to reclaim her own happiness, or will she continue to be the backburner in Cyan's dangerous game of love?

If you haven't read the first book, go read it first! Elise and Cyan are living a peaceful life with their daughter, Celestine, surrounded by their closest friends and growing through motherhood and love. But when a sudden disappearance shatters their world, Elise is forced to confront past demons and hidden dangers threatening the family they've built. As secrets unravel and emotions rise, their circle is tested by truths too painful to ignore. In a tale of love, pain, and survival-how far would you go to protect the ones you love?

As Mason and Malory transition from being lovers to their married lives, they will embark on their new chapter of parenthood where they will discover how difficult it is to balance their time between endless changing of diapers and keeping the connection as well as their romance alive. This story is a sequel of The Path of Longing which was my first story. I suggest that you read the first book before proceeding in here. DISCLAIMER: The story written is purely a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real events, individuals, and other contents of the story are used for entertainment purposes and does not in any way reflect the real life situations, personal beliefs, and preferences of the persons who are used as a basis for the character's name and faces. THIS IS PURELY IMAGINARY. Reader discretion is advised.

An outright picture of success. That is how Curtis Noah Vergara can be described. Yet behind her success and wealth, what she truly seeks for is a companion. A companion that can see beyond the wealth and power that naturally surrounds her. Then came her friend's suggestion. An arrangement that can bring her a temporary companion. As Curtis entertains the idea of this arrangement, she will begin to ponder whether this set up can really ease her emotional longingness or it will just be an unconventional way of allowing herself to feel more emptier once the arrangement ends. DISCLAIMER: The story written is purely a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real events, individuals, and other contents of the story are used for entertainment purposes and does NOT in any way reflect the real life situations, personal beliefs, and preferences of the persons who are used as a basis for the character's name and faces. THIS IS PURELY IMAGINARY. Minor viewers is urged to not continue reading this story as some chapter contains matured contents that is not suitable for younger audiences. Reader discretion is advised.