Dalha Mae has always dreamt of completing her education to break free from the clutches of her manipulative aunt. Her dream is within reach until college student Elliot Sarmiento sets his sights on her. Elliot's undeniable attraction to Dalha complicates her plans. Being wealthy, Elliot can potentially pave an easier path towards her aspirations. However, their budding connection faces obstacles, chiefly from Cace Sarmiento, Dalha's English Teacher and Elliot's older sibling. Despite having no concern for their relationship, the encounters among the trio leave Dalha conflicted. Two things trouble her mind each time they cross paths. Is Cace obstructing the bond between her and Elliot out of disapproval, or does he harbor feelings for Dalha? Confusion reigns in her thoughts. Yet, one thing remains certain to Dalha—the deep, passionate kiss shared with Cace, hinting at unspoken truths that demand her attention.

Love is All That Matters

I was taken aback by Cace's words. "Huh?" 


"I rented people here in the Philippines before I went to the US." I furrowed my brow. "Because of them, I found out what your Aunt did to you. It may be wrong, but I bought the land where their house stood and forcibly evicted them as revenge for what they did to you in the past, Dal." 


My mouth fell open. I had no idea about that, and it seemed Elliott didn't know either because he never mentioned it to me before. "But..." 


"I know how important your dreams are to you. And I'm the reason why you didn't achieve them immediately. So before I left, I begged the school Directors not to remove you from the school. I knelt in front of them, Dalha." 


Tears welled up in my eyes again. I was clueless about what happened. I had no idea that he did that. 


Chapter 36