A marriage bound by politics, sealed with silence. Alice Guo and Senator-to-be Risa Hontiveros are forced into a three-year contract that promises power, not love. But in a world where loyalty is currency and affection is strategy, even the most calculated hearts can falter.

In the high-stakes world of politics, love and betrayal often walk hand in hand. Six years ago, Alicia Go, a psychology student, fell in love with a mysterious woman she met while living away from home for college. That woman was Theresia Aguerro, the Lady Mayor of Banawi, where Banawi University is located. Theresia, in turn, fell deeply in love with the young and innocent Alicia. However, they broke up due to concerns that their relationship might harm their careers. In a city pulsing with political intrigue, Mayor Alicia stands at the center of a whirlwind. Powerful, determined, and a mother to twin boys, she's fought hard to protect her place in a male-dominated world. But Alicia's strength is tested not just by the challenges of governance but by the unexpected arrival of love. Enter Risa, a fierce and captivating force, whose presence turns Alicia's world upside down. As their connection deepens, Alicia finds herself torn between duty and desire, power and passion. In a city where secrets can topple even the most secure empires, will Alicia and Risa's love survive, or will it fall to the dangerous echo of their choices? Get ready for a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and ambition, where every decision has the power to change everything.

BOOK 2 OF ILYSM, YKI When a used to be happy marriage slowly falls off. What will she do to resolve the conflicts between them. Will she stay? or Will she give up? Love Passed By Date started: Nov. 4, 2024