Chapter 22 Rose quickly tasted it and she was the first person. “Wow, this is delicious.” She admitted and took more spoons. Everyone had shocking expressions on their faces except for Grandma Isabella and Ella. Grandma Isabella had been aware that Michael had always been sorting out possible means to get Rose to reciprocate his love. But all his efforts to do that were always regarded as nothing. Instead of reciprocating his love, her heart hardened more toward him. “Michael is such an amazing cook.” Grandma Isabella immediately announced without wasting any time as she tasted it. And her words broke no argument because it was the truth. No one of them could even say a thing as they ate. Both Stephen, Joseph and Maria couldn't talk. They silently enjoyed the meal and wondered within themselves how Michael was able to cook such a delicious meal. “Grandma, do you mean Michael was the one who prepared this?” Ella took a glimpse at her and asked. She didn't fail to stop eating

Chapter 24 “I don't care to know. All I know is that he must get it back so he will learn to be careful next time.” She insisted, not caring to see the reasons why Ella said that. Ella took a worried glance at Michael and he opened his mouth and spoke. “Don't worry, I'll buy it tomorrow.” “What did you just say?” They were perplexed at his firm words, unsure they didn't hear what he said clearly. His words went deep down into their ears like itching words. Rose let her eyes trailed down from his head down to his toe as if she hadn't seen him before. It was unbelievable words from him. Where could he probably get the money from when he can't even afford to take good care of himself? These words ran into Rose's and Ella's minds. Michael, who noticed the surprised looks on their faces, bit his tongue and bowed his head slightly. He was already reading what was going on in their minds and could tell it all from the looks on their faces. “I'm going to get a new one for you

Chapter 26 She stared at Michael with suspicion in her eyes and her jaw clenched. “Where did you steal the dress from? And if you claim that you bought it, then who gave you the money? Or where did you steal the money from?” Her voice was filled with contempt as she asked. The gown she was seeing was an expensive one, so there was nothing anyone was going to say that would convince her. “Didn't you hear what my Mom asked? Where did you steal it from?” Joseph's holler chimed in. He was very sure this worthless brother-in-law of his might have done some mischief just to please his sister. So she could love him as he had wanted. Michael nervously scratched the back of his head, thinking of possible lies to tell them. Straightaway, one seemed to come running into his head. He hardly told lies, but at this point, he knew he had no choice but to lie. Because if he doesn't, the whole family will find out everything about him and he didn't want to reveal himself that way. “No,

Chapter 28 Just as they drove out, Michael sighed before scrutinizing the whole place to make sure no one was coming or seeing him. He brought out his phone and dialed a number and it immediately connected. “Hello, come and pick me up right away.” He said silently and quickly disconnected the call. **** It was 7 pm in the Golden Hall and waiters and waitresses were seen parading around with several kinds of drinks as they fastly and carefully were distributing them to tables. They were all putting on white and black uniforms as it was strictly stated. The aroma of the wines thrived throughout the entire environment. And there were a whole lot of security men that were striding around, making sure everywhere was safe and void of violence. They were also checking the people's invitation letters to make sure a plus one wouldn't enter. The whole hall was filled with different kinds of people who were all dressed in their hundredaires’, thousandaires’, millionaires’, a

Chapter 30 “Alright, sure.” Her tone was sharp as she replied to him. “Please follow me.” He gave her his hand, she hesitated for a while before giving him hers. He held it and they walked away. She was his wife so he didn't see anything wrong with him holding her hand. Her hand was so soft and smooth that made him feel like he was on top of the world. This was his first time touching and holding his wife's hand after being married for years now. She had never allowed him to touch her because of how disgusted she had always seen him to be. The last time he had tried to even her, a tight slap was what he got as a reply. However, Rose didn't feel any bit of connection as Michael held her hand. But all she could notice was the nature and manner he was walking and talking. They finally came to a halt at a particular door entrance and Michael respectfully said. “You first.” He twisted the door open for her to enter inside but she hesitated, feeling uneasy. She was slowly