CHAPTER 26
AS LUCIEN woke up the next morning, he felt the warmth beside him. He smiled and slowly opened his eyes. For the first time in years, he woke up without the weight of nightmares pressing against his chest. Nakatulog naman si Neriah sa tabi niya habang nakasandal ang ulo nito sa balikat niya. A small smile escaped his lips. Last night was amazing. Kagabi na yata ang pinakamasayang gabi sa buong buhay niya. He looked at Neriah. He carefully brushed a loose strand of hair away from her face. She stirred anyway. “Morning,” nakangiting bati ni Lucien nang magmulat ito ng mga mata. “Morning.” Her eyes blinked before she realized what they had done last night. A shy smile appeared on Neriah’s lips. Dahan-dahan siyang tumalikod kay Lucien sa kabila ng sakit na nararamdaman niya sa
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