INB #1 status: on-going nd unedited She was never supposed to dream, but she did. Casandra Idelyn Asuncion grew up in a place where survival was a daily struggle and education was a luxury few could afford. Defying her family's belief that dreaming was a waste, Cassidy fought hard to earn a government scholarship to one of the country's most prestigious universities. But once she arrived, she was accused of having a backer, and rumors spread that her acceptance was a mistake--an error in a system that wasn't meant for someone like her. Determined to prove her worth, Cassidy seeks transparency and proof of her qualifications from Jeremaiah Rylan Altacosta, the son of the scholarship head committee, hoping to silence the doubts surrounding her. But when the world has already marked her without merit, where can she find the inner strength--not only to prove others wrong but to believe in her dreams and claim her rightful place?

Liora Nyssa Cortez gave everything... her time, her heart, her trust for the people she loved, but one lie destroyed it all. Branded a bully for something she didn't do, she was left humiliated, betrayed, and abandoned by the very friends she once called family. The most painful part was Thorne Lucien Silva, the boy she loved deeply, didn't speak. He didn't ask for the truth. He didn't stay. He walked away like she never mattered. Seven years later, Liora is no longer the fragile girl they broke. She is stronger, fiercer, and successful on her own terms. Just when she thought she had finally moved on, fate pulls them back into each other's lives. Thorne is now a famous idol. Liora is the girl he once ruined. And the past still lingers, waiting to be faced.

Mapapatunayan niya bang kahit gaano karumi o gaano kasakit, "Love Remains Love?" [THE LOVE SERIES 1/5] ---- Warning: This story contains mature themes, explicit content, and situations intended for a mature audience. Reader discretion is advised. Suitable for ages 18 and above.