Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Miles said, "But I know there must be a reason why you favor Andrew so much. Perhaps it has something to do with that person you've never been able to forget from years ago. Am I right?"

Victoria replied coldly, "What are you trying to say?"

Miles sighed deeply. "I'm not trying to say anything. I just think you've lived your whole life being too strong-willed and exhausted! In the Peck family, you don't respect anyone, and in Blumedale, you don't even give Governor McCormick or the Three Titans any time of the day.

"In Gabo Creek province's martial arts world, you're notorious for being ruthless and feared by everyone! Yet, you think about that one person day and night, your heart and soul consumed by him.

"As your son, I just want to ask if he was really that extraordinary? Is he really worth all that longing?"

By the time he finished, Miles' voice was filled with resentment. He was clearly angry.

a moment before letting out a sharp, bitter laugh. "Miles, it sounds like you've got a lot of resentment toward your own mother. Fine. Since we're being honest today,

did today. You asked how special that man was... Well, just look at Andrew now. Everything he is today is a reflection of

and I don't measure up to Andrew, and Dad? He sure

He continued, always thought

up for it. But no. God slammed the door on us, too And Andrew? That guy had the window,

Andrew. Any man who wants me

She smiled faintly and said, "My sweet Liliana, you're just like I was when I was young. As long as you don't regret it in the end,

"I won't regret it. Even if every man on Earth dropped dead, I'd still never fall for Andrew.

I could marry the guy. Too bad I've got a set of the wrong parts.