Esmeralda has no time for love. She has a brother with leukemia and she’s willing to do everything for him. When Aiden offered a marriage of convenience to help him get his inheritance and get away from his controlling brother, she accepted in the condition that he will help with her brother’s medical expenses.
Everything changed when she saved a handsome and virile man who was washed away by the flood. Richard Infante is arrogant and rich - both characters she hated in a man. And because the flood and landslides isolated their place, he had no choice but to live a simple life since doesn’t own a cent under his name.
Everytime she meets his eyes laced with anger, she melts. He lights up the fire inside of her and shave gave herself to him- body and soul. She’s’ ready to forget her promise of marriage to Aiden to be with him.
But who would have thought that her love for him will ruin all her plans and promises? And the man she loves her own enemy.
nganong gwapo manko sag unsaon charrr bitaw gwapo jud ko kay anak mankong aristea pinaka gwapaa tos tanang tinbuok kalibotan monang naliwat kos akunb ka gwapoo animala nako diay uy bantog ra gwapoo manko jud uy di mapigilan ang ka gwapoo nako uy. bosit man diay ko bitaw tara lezGo mag emel ta aron pogi ta tan.awn alangan ana mana uy dihud na tagaan kaluya ang lawas mingat mangot man diay ko ga salimuang lagii ko naunsa manko diay waa ni hayst na buang sa kaparayg intawon bosit man diay ko HAHAHA
26/08/2023
1
Kevin Camay Ybañez
good
4d
0
Jaime Guanzon
donte
06/08
0
LorionMark Edrick
so very² beautiful story
05/08
0
Julie Clair Tilad
good
19/07
0
KalebJosue
naijg
16/07
0
Aina Fatini
Bestttt
09/07
0
Wan HusainSarifah Nazarah Binti
Nice chosen word. Couldnt put it down
03/07
0
4eMc
excited to readdd itt
30/06
0
HassanMuhammad
very good novel
27/06
0
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LTMWAH: 1
“YOU ARE perfect. Just simply perfect, my dear,” the gay designer remarked. “And I’m already dying o
LTMWAH: 2
She stared at Lexie as if asking for help, whether she should talk to Amadeus or hide. When she nodd
LTMWAH: 3
“JEREMY, let’s get inside. It’s foggy in here,” Esmeralda implored when she checked her brother at t
LTMWAH: 4
“WHY? WHAT’S the matter?” Esmeralda asked, confused. Just a while ago, he had a lot of plans for her
LTMWAH: 5
His soft-hearted brother had no experiencing dealing with women like her. Amadeus had seen them all—
LTMWAH: 6
ESMERALDA hurriedly grabbed the blankets from the closet. Holding the lamp in her hand, she went out
LTMWAH: 7
But she was running out of strength. She had given all her energy swimming. She sighed in relief whe
LTMWAH: 8
CYNTHIA Lyn was right. The man Esmeralda saved was well-built. Like he could lock her in his warm em
LTMWAH: 9
“WHERE DID you come from, young man? And what brought you to our town?” Kadyo asked Richard. When Es
LTMWAH: 10
RICHARD probably had the most beautiful physique she had ever seen. He looked like he worked out a l
LTMWAH: 11
She felt the tension on his shoulder as she caressed it. “Is this about those women you met that you
LTMWAH: 12
She shut her eyes. The people staying in the living room and her rooms were all asleep. They were al
LTMWAH: 13
ESMERALDA was uneasy in her seat. She was not comfortable talking about her house and where it came
LTMWAH: 14
Amadeus gritted his teeth. He was not liking it. He did not want to owe anything to the woman he was
LTMWAH: 15
ESMERALDA devoted her time taking care of her neighbors who were still staying at her place. It was
LTMWAH: 16
He shook his head. “Nothing is impossible if you really want to get it done. I’m willing to pay anyo
LTMWAH: 17
And he explained how it was possible. Even Jeremy did not contradict him anymore and was impressed w
LTMWAH: 18
WHEN SHE made sure that Jeremy was fast asleep, Esmeralda left. The surrounding was quiet, and the l
LTMWAH: 19
“You only live once in this world, Esmeralda. Don’t you have anything you wanted so bad even though
LTMWAH: 20
Through the pouring rain and the darkness of the night, Esmeralda cried quietly. Her world was wonde
LTMWAH: 21
“OLD WOMAN, this is me.” Amadeus heard Florida gasped on the other line. “How dare you call me old wo
LTMWAH: 22
Amadeus nodded. “Yes. They will send in help. And maybe I could finally leave tomorrow once help arr
LTMWAH: 23
AMADEUS did not seem to care about the fire igniting between them, but Esmeralda could feel the loud
LTMWAH: 24
“A-Aiden and I… we’re not just the type to always remind each other that we love each other. He does
LTMWAH: 25
Richard Infante was a stranger. She knew nothing about him. Aside from the fact that he's from Manil
LTMWAH: 26
ESMERALDA sucked her breath and stared at Richard. He was giving her the chance to become a real wom
LTMWAH: 27
He began to move on top of her again. And while the rain kept on pouring outside, it was burning hot
LTMWAH: 28
“Richard…” His form stiffened. "But it was over now—all in the past. I am not a child anymore who nee
LTMWAH: 29
ESMERALDA woke up from the sound of the motor above. It was as if there's a huge mosquito whispering
LTMWAH: 30
When their gazes met, her knees weakened. His effect on her only grew stronger each time. She clench
LTMWAH: 31
“She’s on leave.” He held her arm. “Let’s go.” Jeremy was already asleep while waiting. A private nu
LTMWAH: 32
ESMERALDA loosened her grip on Aiden’s arm. “Richard?” she could not help uttering his name. Richard
LTMWAH: 33
ESMERALDA could not do anything when Amadeus held her hand. As much as she wanted to refuse, she saw
LTMWAH: 34
ESMERALDA hid in one of the cubicles of the restroom, suppressing her cry. When their parents died,
LTMWAH: 35
ESMERALDA suddenly lifted her head. That was her name. Amadeus called her name. She was confused. Wh
LTMWAH: 36
The loftiness in his expression suddenly faded. “My body.” She grinned. "You're right. I just wanted
LTMWAH: 37
ESMERALDA'S whole body was trembling as she stepped out of the elevator. She walked hurriedly. She w
LTMWAH: 38
ESMERALDA sprang when she felt someone shaking her. “Ma’am, you have fallen asleep here in the living
LTMWAH: 39
“SIR, I’M sorry you can’t come in. Sir Amadeus is still in a conference call…” Amadeus’s conversation
LTMWAH: 40
“Why are you marrying the woman who does not love you?” Amadeus suddenly blurted out. “None of your s
LTMWAH: 41
She followed him as they exited the hospital because she wanted to end whatever they would talk abou
LTMWAH: 42
AMADEUS grinned broadly. As if that was the only thing he wanted to hear from Esmeralda’s lips. “You
LTMWAH: 43
“HOW LONG are you staying here with Jeremy?” Esmeralda turned to Cynthia Lyn, who was busy pruning th
LTMWAH: 44
Cynthia Lyn stared and pulled away from Richard. “And you fool! You did it before me!” And she ran a
LTMWAH: 45
ESMERALDA lined up all the clothes she had sewn. Jeremy personally chose her outfit for the beach ou
LTMWAH: 46
ESMERALDA could hear Jeremy's laughter from the balcony of her room. Her room was facing the beach,
LTMWAH: 47
“Not only that. The money he lent me was more than enough. Auntie Florida said my promotion will be
LTMWAH: 48
ESMERALDA was restless as she lay on her bed, staring at the ceiling. Jeremy was sleeping soundly be
LTMWAH: 49
“I NEED to buy fabrics when I go to Divisoria for the kids’ uniforms so I could start sewing. There’
LTMWAH: 50
“MY DRESS is really pretty. Thank you, Esmie. I’m glad you finally finished it. It had been stuck wi
LTMWAH: 51
“Nothing,” she denied. “Don’t be so different. I think he was having an affair with Lexie now. She se
LTMWAH: 52
"Um… I'm just going to get the things Ma'am Florida sent for you. They might be important," she said
LTMWAH: 53
ESMERALDA stretched as her back ached from sewing all day, but there was a smile on her lips. She ha
LTMWAH: 54
Amadeus hugged her. “I am sorry. I did not mean to make you worry. What happened to your parents wil
LTMWAH: 55
ESMERALDA saw the shock in Amadeus’s face. “Aiden’s here?” "Yes. He said he'll take us to Manila, and
LTMWAH: 56
She swallowed. “Aiden has a point. Your life is different.” "And until now, you're still blind to see
LTMWAH: Epilogue
"Yes. I think I began to fall for you when you almost punched me when I insisted on returning to Man
nganong gwapo manko sag unsaon charrr bitaw gwapo jud ko kay anak mankong aristea pinaka gwapaa tos tanang tinbuok kalibotan monang naliwat kos akunb ka gwapoo animala nako diay uy bantog ra gwapoo manko jud uy di mapigilan ang ka gwapoo nako uy. bosit man diay ko bitaw tara lezGo mag emel ta aron pogi ta tan.awn alangan ana mana uy dihud na tagaan kaluya ang lawas mingat mangot man diay ko ga salimuang lagii ko naunsa manko diay waa ni hayst na buang sa kaparayg intawon bosit man diay ko HAHAHA
26/08/2023
1good
4d
0donte
06/08
0so very² beautiful story
05/08
0good
19/07
0naijg
16/07
0Bestttt
09/07
0Nice chosen word. Couldnt put it down
03/07
0excited to readdd itt
30/06
0very good novel
27/06
0