Cleiya Delano had a bright future and a man who swore he loved her. But behind the powerful charm of CEO Morgan Savedra lurked a cruel, controlling tyrant.
When Cleiya finally walked away to reclaim her life, she unleashed a nightmare. Morgan's horrifying betrayal violated her in the most unforgivable way, then he ruthlessly dismantled her world-stripping her of her job, her peace, and the life she'd meticulously built.
And then came the devastating truth: she was pregnant with his child.
Now, as Morgan prepares to marry another, Cleiya must confront her profound pain while shielding the innocent life within her. This isn't just about survival; it's about reclaiming her agency. Battling trauma and grief, she must find the quiet courage to rise above everything meant to destroy her and forge a future on her own terms.
A haunting yet empowering story of betrayal, relentless survival, and a woman's unwavering will to take her life back.
Written Started: May 5, 2018
Date Ended: December 4, 2019
Highest Ranks:
#1 - ChickLit (February 26, 2020)
#5 - General Fiction (June 15, 2020)
#8 - Random (June 25, 2020)
Adopted at birth, Katherine's only birthday wish is to know more about her biological mother. But as she starts her quest, Kath finds herself in the middle of a search and a blossoming romance that turns her world upside down.
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Geared for an adventure, Katherine Jesse Smith flies all the way to the Philippines to look for her biological mother. With only a name and a letter in her hands, she braves into an unfamiliar place to start her search. But when several mishaps welcome her on her arrival, Kath starts to doubt her plans. Just when she's about to fall into another trap, public school teacher Crisostomo Ibarra-Flores suddenly comes to her aid. As they continue Kath's little adventure, they discover that things are far more complicated than they originally thought. With the distance that seems to be separating them, can Kath manage to hold on to the blossoming romance that she has with Cris? Or will their relationship be a fleeting moment and nothing more?
Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English.
Cover by Louise de Ramos
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