INICIAR SESIÓNAva's Pov The soft sound of my alarm pulled me out of sleep.I reached for my phone on the nightstand and turned it off before slowly sitting up in bed.For a few seconds, I just stared ahead.My mind was already filled with everything that had been happening lately.Liam, the threats, Damien, Sebastian and the anonymous messages that Dr Miranda refused to stop.I rubbed my face and forced myself to push all of it aside.I had work and more importantly, I had Damien.I got out of bed, took a quick shower, and got dressed for work. By the time I came out of my room, Damien was already awake and sitting at the dining table, eating his breakfast. Isa has left already.He looked up the moment he saw me.“Mommy.”I smiled, “Good morning, baby.”“Good morning.”I walked over and kissed his forehead before sitting beside him.He continued eating for a few seconds before suddenly looking at me.“Mommy?”“Yes?”“Can you take me to school today?”I paused.It had been a long time since I perso
Liam’s POVThe first thing I heard when I opened my eyes was the faint sound of the television coming from the living room.For a moment, I forgot where I was. Then I remembered.Adrian's penthouse.I sat up slowly, rubbing my face. My body felt better than it had in days. Maybe sleeping somewhere that wasn't my own house had actually helped.I met a suit on one of the chair in the room. I had my bath, got dressed and walked into the living room.Adrian was already there, drinking coffee.“You're alive,” he said.I gave him a tired look.“Unfortunately.”He laughed. “Coffee?”“Please.”He handed me a cup.I took a sip.“Thanks for letting me stay.”“You're welcome. Though next time, try calling before invading my home.”“I knew the password.”“That isn't the point.”I smiled.We exchanged a few more words before I left.But the moment I got into my car, the calm I'd felt disappeared.My mind went straight back to Ava. I remembered seeing her with Sebastian.Then I remembered the kiss,
Liam’s POVI stayed outside Ava's apartment for several minutes, watching from inside my car.Sebastian helped her with the shopping bags before handing her one particular bag.Ava opened it and looked inside. Her expression softened.I didn't need to ask what it was.A for Damien.My jaw tightened.He was already buying things for my son.Sebastian said something to her, and she smiled.Something inside me burned. I tightened my grip around the steering wheel.For one second, I wanted to get out. I wanted to walk over there and tell him to stay the hell away from her.But I stopped myself.Ava wasn't mine anymore. I was the one who had ended things.So what right did I have?I watched Sebastian leave and Ava disappeared into the building.Yet I remained there.I couldn't explain why seeing her with him hurt this much.I started the engine. I didn't want to go home.I needed somewhere else to be.And there was only one person I could think of.Adrian.It was almost an hour later when
Ava’s POVBy the time I finished work, I was already exhausted.I stepped out of Reynolds Holdings and immediately spotted Sebastian waiting beside his car.He smiled when he saw me.“Good evening, Ava.”“Good evening, Sebastian.”I walked toward him and got into the passenger seat.He got in after me, and soon the car pulled away from the company.I looked at him.“So, where are we going?”He glanced at me with a small smile.“To dinner.”“Dinner where?”“You'll see.”I raised an eyebrow.“That sounds suspicious.”He laughed.“I promise you, you'll like it.”I looked down at my clothes. I was wearing a simple pair of trousers and a blouse.Sebastian glanced at me too.“Actually, before we go to the restaurant, we're stopping at a shopping mall.”“Why?”“Because you need a dress.”I looked at him in confusion.“A dress?”“Yes. The restaurant we're going to is very exclusive. I don't think your current outfit is suitable.”I looked at myself again.“I think I'm dressed fine.”“You are,
Liam’s POVFor the first time in a while, breakfast at the Reynolds mansion felt almost normal.I sat at the head of the table, as usual. Diana sat by my righy, Margaret and Clara was seated across each other.Diana was happily eating her breakfast and talking about everything that had happened at school the previous day.I listened to her with a small smile.“Daddy, you're not listening again.”I looked at her.“I am.”“No, you're not.”Clara laughed, “She caught you.”I shook my head. “Fine. What was I supposed to be listening to?”Diana smiled. “I want to go somewhere this weekend.”“Where?”“The zoo.”I chuckled. “We'll see.”“You always say that.”“Because you always ask for something.”She giggled before returning to her food.For a few more minutes, the conversation remained light.Then Diana finished eating.“I’m done.”Margaret glanced at the time.“You'll be late for school.”Diana quickly stood from her chair. She came around to me and wrapped her arms around my neck.“Bye,
Ava's POVI stared at my phone long after the call ended.My hands felt cold.Dr. Miranda Kane.The same woman who had been there when I gave birth to Diana and Damien six years ago.I knew her.I remembered her face, her voice, the way she had spoken to me during the delivery. But I had never imagined that the doctor who helped bring my children into the world would one day use that same knowledge against me.My heart pounded.Then another message came in.I quickly looked down at my phone.If you tell anyone what I know, especially Liam, you will regret it. I have someone watching Damien. Don't make me hurt your son.My breath caught.No.I reread the message.Once. Twice.My hands began trembling.Damien.She was threatening Damien.I immediately thought of my son laughing, running around the house, asking endless questions, and calling me whenever he needed something.I couldn't let anything happen to him.I quickly typed a response.What do you want from me?The message showed as
The sun was bright when Damien and I reached the park. He held my hand until we stepped onto the grass, then he let go and ran ahead, full of energy. His laugh carried through the air as he darted toward the swings, then the slide, and then the sandbox. I kept my eyes on him, sitting down on a benc
Liam’s POVDinner was quiet at first. Diana pushed her fork around the plate, not really eating. I tried to lighten the mood, asking about school, her drawings, her favorite book. She gave small answers, distracted.Finally, she put the fork down and looked at me.“Daddy,” she said softly. “Can I a
Ava’s POVFive years had passed, but New York still felt like it wanted to swallow me whole.The skyline towered above as the cab turned down Flatbush Avenue, the glass and steel throwing back the morning sun. Damien’s small hand was wrapped around mine, his fingers sticky from the muffin Isa had b
Liam’s POVThe phone rang while I was at my desk, and for a second I considered ignoring it. I had told Ivan I didn’t want any calls, but when his voice came through the intercom, I knew something was wrong.“Sir,” he said, calm but firm. “It’s Dr. Miranda. She insists.”I straightened in my chair







