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Jacob and Gloria have known each other since university, but while Jacob has always secretly loved her, Gloria sees him only as a friend. Years later, now a successful lawyer, Jacob finally gathers the courage to confess his feelings over dinner: "Gloria, I've always loved you." However, Gloria rejects him harshly, claiming he doesn’t meet her physical standards. Heartbroken, Jacob accepts her decision and eventually grows closer to Charlotte, Gloria’s younger sister. Their bond deepens, and they build a strong and happy relationship, while Gloria marries Samson, a handsome yet abusive man.  

When her marriage turns into a nightmare, Gloria, trapped in a toxic relationship, tearfully confides in Charlotte. Realizing her mistake, she leaves Samson and returns to Jacob, begging him for another chance. "I was wrong. It’s you I truly love," she tells him, overwhelmed with emotion.  

Jacob now faces a heartbreaking dilemma: should he leave Charlotte, the woman who has loved him unconditionally, or rekindle his relationship with Gloria, his first love? Aware of the situation, Charlotte refuses to lose Jacob without a fight.  

Caught in this complex love triangle, Jacob must decide between his past and his present. Which love will prevail?

One Man for Two Hearts

Jacob, as he looked up and saw them, felt a sharp pain pierce his heart. 


Mousse, noticing the change in his friend’s expression, immediately put down his fork. 


— Hey... do you want to leave? he asked, trying to shield Jacob from the painful sight. 


Jacob hesitated for a moment, his eyes fixed on Gloria, before shaking his head slightly. 


— No. Why run away? I’m fine, he replied, his voice barely betraying the storm raging inside him. 


But despite his words, the presence of Gloria and Samson just a few tables away only fueled the turmoil of emotions Jacob had been trying to suppress all day. 


Gloria, although she had noticed Jacob in the restaurant, continued to immerse herself in her conversation with Samson. She laughed heartily, her gaze fixed on her companion, as if the world around them didn’t exist. Samson seemed just as relaxed, responding to her affection with knowing smiles. They placed their order and started eating, exchanging tender glances and gestures. 


Chapter 13