Early update for you guys! Enjoy!

A/N: For those who are confused of the time line! This story is three years after Maggie and Marco got married and three years after Carina left Regan. It means, Carina is still in the UK and haven't got reunited with Regan yet. 

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CHRISTINE's POV

I heaved a sigh of relief when the doctor finally came out of the OR and told us that the operation was a success and we shouldn't get worried anymore. I hugged my father happily. Thank God, nothing bad happened to my mother.

After that, we finally went home so that we could rest. The moment I hit my bed, I thought, I was going to fall asleep right away because of mental and physical fatigue, but I was wrong. It was already quarter to 3 am but my mind was still active.

Even though I didn't want too, my mind was going back to that scene inside the chapel. I couldn't explain my feelings. I kept on telling myself to just forget it, treat it like it didn't happen but it was easier said than done which actually surprised me.

I kept on tossing and turning on my bed and I wanted to shout of frustration because my body could feel the need to sleep but my brain wasn't allowing me to.

After about an hour of trying, I huffed and then got up. I decided to go to the terrace of my room to breath some fresh air. I looked up while leaning against the railing. For some reason, I felt melancholy seeing the moon and the stars, shining brightly up the sky.

How long has it been since I had the time to stare at the night sky? I couldn't recall anymore. All I was doing these past few years was work my a*s off so that I could achieve my goals.

Then, the old bittersweet memories that I already forced myself to forget came rushing back to me. No! Don't go there! I shook the thought right away. I promised myself not to remember it anymore because it did nothing but to bring pain in my heart.

I looked around me, intending to focus on something that wasn't about the past but another memory popped up inside my head and I groaned inwardly. This was why I didn't want to come home. Every place I lay my eyes on to are full of memories. Even my own room was full of memories. Memories of us together...

"Stop it, Tin! It has been three years. You already moved on, right? You shouldn't keep on remembering those things because you already threw them away long time ago." I convinced myself and decided to go back to bed.

But I suddenly got rooted on the floor when I saw someone comfortably lying on my bed with a lopsided grin on his face. He was only wearing his boxers and it made my throat dry. I swallowed hard.

"What are you doing here?" I asked with an almost inaudible voice. I suddenly felt weird. My body's temperature suddenly became hot as my heart throbbed.

"Do you even have to ask me that, mi amor?" His voice was suave and sensual which made my body tingle. Just like years ago, his effect on me was so strong, it was almost unbelievable. No! You shouldn't get affected by him like this anymore!

Then, just like a slow motion, he got off the bed, proudly displaying his almost naked body in my eyes. The beating of my heart was like a drum. I couldn't even utter a single word. I wanted to chide at him for barging in inside my room without my permission, but nothing came out of my lips.

He began sauntering towards me and my heart went wild even more.

"Don't come near me." I uttered sternly.

He just smirked sexily but instead of appearing like a maniac, he became hotter than ever. He continued walking slowly towards me until he was close enough that I could almost feel the heat that was radiating from his body.

I gasped when he suddenly held me by the waist and pulled me even closer to him until our bodies pressed together. My cheeks heated up when I felt his arousal rubbing against my belly. I almost moaned but thankfully, I managed to stop myself from doing so.

"Let go off me! Get out of here! You shouldn't be here! You don't have any right to be here, especially here inside my room!" I hissed, trying to conceal the reaction of my body with his touch.

"I missed you so much, mi amor. It's been a while." He muttered huskily instead of commenting on what I just told him, and before I could even say anything, he pulled me a little bit roughly by the waist, grazing his hardness against my belly even more and then sealed my lips with a passionate kiss. And just like that, my control broke off like an unstoppable dam.

He deepened the kiss, conquering my mouth fully and making me succumb to him. I couldn't believe that he manage to make me lose my mind just because of a kiss.

He scooped me up onto his arms and then took me to bed. He was now on top of me while we're kissing hotly. I could feel his need and desire towards me and the anticipation in me doubled. I kissed him with equal fervor while my hands were busy exploring his back.

His hands were doing the same to my body and I kept on moaning. Later on, we were both naked on the bed as he worshipped my body like a starved man. He was rough yet gentle at the same time.

I kept on chanting his name as he kept on pounding inside of me relentlessly. It felt so good and my mind went hazy. My head was turning from side to side while moaning in pleasure like crazy. It was too much.

"You're mine, mi amor. Only mine." He said hoarsely while staring right into my eyes. That familiar possessiveness was evident on his handsome face.

I felt like floating in the clouds as I felt myself getting nearer to my climax.

"Ohhh...more." I moaned wantonly and he didn't disappoint me. He picked up his pace and my lips parted while panting in ecstasy.

We both screamed each other's name when we both reached our peak. I felt like I was going crazy as my body convulsed wildly.

"I love you so much, mi amor. Always remember that." He cupped my face and was about to kiss me once again when his face suddenly became blurry.

"W-Wait, where are you going?" I asked as I reached for him. I tried to hold onto him but my hands just passed through his body as he slowly disappeared in front of my eyes. I suddenly wanted to cry. That familiar pain came back to me.

"No! Don't leave me! Come back!" Tears ran down my cheeks as I desperately tried to stop him from disappearing but to no avail. Then, everything suddenly became black. I hugged myself as I felt that chilling loneliness that crept down my spine.

My tears continuously pooled from my eyes. I couldn't explain that heavy feeling in my chest. I slowly closed my eyes, hoping that all the pain would disappear when I wake up...

I slowly opened my eyes just to realize that everything that happened was just a dream. I slowly touched my face and I felt that my cheeks were damp. I slowly sat up and then leaned my back against the oversized headboard.

I looked at myself. I wasn't naked. I was still wearing my pajamas.

I swallowed hard as I clutched my chest. My heart was pounding fast as if I just finished running a marathon. I got off the bed and then ran towards the bathroom. I quickly washed my face.

I couldn't believe that I actually dreamed about him! Why? I already forgot everything! Is this because I saw him yesterday?!

My cheeks became as red as tomatoes when I remembered my dream. I wanted to punch myself. How could I dream about us making love like that?! I shook my head vigorously and closed my eyes.

"It's just a dream, Tin. No need to remember it." I told myself repeatedly. I drew a breath and then released it, wanting to calm my senses. I opened my eyes and decided to brush my teeth and then take a bath in order to calm myself down.

After my bath, I got dressed and blow-dried my hair before going down to eat breakfast.

"Good morning, Tin." Nancy greeted me merrily. I smiled upon seeing her. She's been Maggie and I's nanny ever since we were born, and we consider her as our second mother. Aside from being our nanny, she was also the head-maid in our household.

"Good morning too, nana." It has been so long since I last saw her and now, it felt good having her prepare breakfast for me. Her cooking is always the best aside from my mom's. She was so happy when she saw me coming home last night. She couldn't believe it.

I sat on my chair to eat breakfast. "Where is daddy, nana?" I asked.

"He already went out about five minutes ago. He said that he didn't wake you up because he knew that you were tired." I nodded my head.

"Have you eaten breakfast already, nana? Join me."

That made her smile. "I would like to but I have to finish the laundry."

"Nana, you can do that later. C'mon, join me. I hate eating alone."

She chuckled. "You haven't changed. I'm glad that even though you haven't been home for a couple of years, you're still the same Christine that I know. Well, there's a little bit of change but you're still you."

My eyebrows furrowed. "I changed a little bit?" I looked at myself, thinking that she might be referring about my physical appearance. "Really?"

"You know what I'm talking about, Tin. But since I can see that you don't want to talk about it, I'll just keep quiet for now."

"You're weird, nana." That made her laugh. Later on, we were already eating together. We chatted about random things and I enjoyed every minute of it.

After that, I went out of the house and visited my mother at the hospital. She was already awake but still weak. My father was already there when I arrived.

"We won't be long, sweetheart, because we want you to rest so that you could come home soon." My father said sweetly to my mother.

"Yes, mommy. Please, rest well so that you could recover asap." I said which made her smile.

"I-I'm really so lucky because my family loves me so much." Her voice was still faint and weak. I kissed her cheek.

"Of course, mommy. We love you so much so stay strong for us. Maggie is on her way here now too."

"At last, our family will be complete again." It was my father. He looked excited and happy.

"Me too, sweetheart." My mom answered which made me smile. I was about to say something when my phone rang. I went out of the room to answer it.

"Hello, Mr. Moore."

"Yes, Ms. Lenard, I just want to inform you that I'm already on my way there. I'll call you for the result after the meeting." Mr. Moore, my lawyer, informed me.

"Okay, Mr. Moore. Make sure that you will have good news for me when you call me back later."

"Rest, assured, Ms. Lenard. I'll do everything to convince him."

"Okay. Call me later then, Mr. Moore." I then ended the call. A small smile appeared on my face. Finally, everything will finally be finalized.

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JACE's POV

I stealthily observed my opponent's movements while devising a plan in my head on how to knock him down. Yes, he moves fast but not fast enough for me. He stepped closer and was about to release a right hook towards my face but I was already expecting that. His technics were easy to read.

I quickly dodged his blow and then released a solid upper cut. He didn't expect that and got knocked out before he could even attempt to dodge it.

I smirked triumphantly as the people in that boxing gym cheered for me. I got out of the ring.

"Wow! Just as I've expected, you beat Simon just like that!" Mr. Von, the boxing trainer in that gym cheerfully said as he tapped me by the shoulder.

"I just hate it when someone is bragging in front of me like he already owns the world. He just started boxing but his head is already as big as saucers." I answered while removing my boxing gloves and he laughed.

"It's good that you taught him a lesson. Maybe this time, he will take boxing more seriously. Anyway, why don't you train under me and become a professional boxer?"

"Mr. Von, I already told you my answer. I love boxing but I only do it to stay fit."

"Such a waste. Well, I can't force you if don't want to." I chuckled but didn't comment about it. He'd been telling me to join his boxing team but I declined. I couldn't see myself as a professional boxer. All I wanted was to vent my anger and frustrations out that's why I started boxing three years ago.

"I need to shower now. I have a meeting in 30 minutes." I said and took my duffle bag.

"Okay then. I'll just check on Simon there if he's okay. Come back here anytime you want." He answered and then went back to the boxing ring. I took my things and went to the shower room. After about 15 minutes, I finally finished showering. I got dressed and then quickly went out of there.

I drove for about 10 minutes before I reached MCC, also known as Montejo Construction Company. I am currently the CEO.

Our company established more than five decades ago and until now, it's doing well in the industry. Now, we're already a global construction company. We already have many notable construction projects that made us globally known.

MCC has many subsidiaries and I work my ass off to stay on top. Many people are under me and I shouldn't fail them.

"Good morning, sir." The employees greeted me while I was walking towards the VIP elevator. I greeted them back formally. When I reached my office, my secretary informed me about my schedule for the day.

Then, the person that I have a scheduled meeting with, arrived.

"Good morning, Mr. Montejo." Mr. Moore greeted upon entering my office and we shook hands. I greeted him back and then we began.

"I know that you're a very busy man, Mr. Montejo that's why I won't make this long." The lawyer said and then took some documents out of his briefcase. My eyebrows creased but I didn't say anything and just waited for him to tell me everything.

I actually didn't have time for him but when he told me that he was the lawyer of Christine, I decided to hear him out.

"My client, Ms. Lenard, wants you read this and hopefully, sign it as soon as possible." He handed me the papers. My eyes darkened hearing what he said.

"Ms. Lenard? Don't ever address her like that in front of me because she's Mrs. Montejo, Mr. Moore." I answered through gritted teeth. The lawyer looked surprised, but I ignored him and then read what was written on the papers.

But as I continued reading every words that was written on there, the anger inside of me was awakening as well. When I finished reading it, instead of commenting about it, I tore it off into pieces which made Mr. Moore shock.

"Mr. Montejo! What are you doing?!"

"I thought, you had something interesting to discuss with me that's why I accepted this meeting, but I was wrong. I don't have any plan of divorcing my sweet wife, Mr. Moore. You may go now."

"But Mr. Montejo, you can't—"

"Out." I muttered as my blood starting to boil uncontrollably.

"But—"

"Get out!" I barked at him before I could even control myself. He looked stunned and got intimidated. Because of that, he hurriedly went out of my office like a criminal was after him. I looked at the door as my jaw flexed tightly.

Then, my gaze went on the picture frame on top of my table. I took it with my hand. Then, my lips stretched with a dangerous smirk. "I told you, mi amor. You belong to me. Only me. You will remain as Mrs. Montejo whether you like it or not. I promise you that."

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