LOGINSienna's POV
There was no sound as the car stopped moving. The radio track transformed into a soothing piano piece. My fingers were intertwined on my lap, and I observed the simple progress we had made, from the stillness of our surroundings to the peaceful conversations we now have.Liam looked at the clock on the dashboard and inquired if he wanted to drive him there.Looking at Liam, I was slightly hesitant. "It's fine, let's take a cab. The office is probably within your reacLiam's POV Sienna's sobs gradually faded into quiet sniffles. Her breathing remained uneven, but she was no longer struggling as violently as before.I continued stroking her hair, hoping the simple gesture could ease even a fraction of the pain consuming her heart. Watching her like this shattered me all over again.The woman looked at us with sympathy. She gave a small nod before leading her son away.I remained where I was, holding Sienna as she cried against my chest. Nothing I said could take away her grief."I want Noah."Her voice was barely above a whisper. Even those few words carried unbearable pain."I just want my son."I closed my eyes. My own tears slipped free as I kissed the top of her head."I know."My voice trembled. Every word felt painfully inadequate."I know how much you miss him."I pulled her closer, even as my own heart broke. Holding her was the only thing I could still do.Today reminded me of something
Liam's POV Today, I took Sienna back to the doctor for her. While we drove, she sat quiet in the seat beside me. Her eyes stayed on the glass, even if I knew she wasn't truly seeing anything.Since the morning, she had hardly talked. She just held the tiny photo of Noah that she took with her all the time. Her fingers softly touched the image now and then, like Noah was really there next to her.My hold on the wheel got stronger. Watching her like this always made my heart hurt.I wanted to ease her mind. I wanted to say that all things would be fine.The fact is, I wasn't clear myself. Losing Noah wasn't a hurt that words could fix.The auto at last came to a halt in front of the hospital. I stepped out first and opened the door for Sienna.She followed quietly. There was no resistance.I took her hand as we strolled to the doctor’s waiting area. A few other people were there alre
Liam's POV My hand moved on its own for a second. It wasn't because I wanted to hurt her.I just wanted to wake her up. I wanted to bring her from all this sadness.When I saw her face with tears over it my hand just dropped. No way.I couldn't do it. I could never hurt her.I pulled her into my arms. I held her tight as I could. I cried with her. "Sienna Noah isn't coming back."Tears just started flowing down my face. "I want him to come home too. I want to hear him call me Daddy again."I started shaking. "We can't keep looking for him."Sienna cried harder against my chest. I did too.We just cried together. Two parents who lost their child.Two people who were totally broken. I gently stroked her hair.My voice was shaking when I spoke. "Please don't leave me too."The words just came out before I could s
Liam's POV I never thought there would be a day like this. A day when I felt no fear of losing my job, my place, or seeing the world.The only thing I was scared of was losing Sienna. That scare got bigger with every day that went by, because since Noah left, Sienna lost a big part of herself.That day, I had just done a job call when I heard something break in the room.Crash!I leaped up and ran out. Just as I worried, Sienna was having trouble opening the window that was fixed with iron bars.Her hands were shaking. Her face was wet with tears."Noah is outside!"My chest got tight right away. I rushed to her."Sienna."She turned to look at me.Her eyes were red. But there was a wishful hope in them that scared me."Liam!"She pointed toward the yard."Noah is standing there! Don't you see him?"
Sienna's POV "I'm just scared." I bit my lip. "I really thought Noah was calling me."My chest got tight again. "His voice felt so real"Liam shut his eyes for a quick time. His jaw got tight as he fought against another hit of hurt.When he opened them again, his look stayed soft even with the tiredness behind it."I know" his voice was rough "That's why I'm so worried"I bent my head. I started to see how much my own brain tricked me.I wasn't just missing Noah now. I started to notice and hear stuff that wasn't actually there.A new type of fright slowly grew in me. It wasn't a fear of losing Noah.That had already happened. This time I was scared of losing myself.Scared that a day would come when I really couldn't see the line between what is real and what I wish for."Liam." I whispered."Am I really starting to lose m
Sienna's POV A week went by since that day. It was the day Liam found me at a police station, lost and confused after running after Noah's shadow.Weirdly I didn't feel better, I just felt more empty.My days moved slowly. Painfully slowly.I sometimes sit in a room for a long time doing nothing. Often I looked at the yardSometimes I saw Noah's picture. Most of the time, I just floated into my mind.I saw that Liam was really scared for me. I could tell it.Since that day, our home has changed. The front door was always locked.The windows were put with more iron bars. The back door wasn't left open any more.At first I asked him why, Liam just answered softly."I just want to make sure you're safe."I gave him a weak grin. Inside I knew what he truly meant.He was scared I might run after Noah again. Scared I would lose me o
Liam's POV Emily eventually drifted off to sleep likely due to the medication the nurse administered to help her relax. Her breathing had evened out her expression serene despite the lingering puffiness, from her tears still apparent.She rested on her side with the blanket dra
Sienna's POVMy shopping basket gradually started to gather items, some vegetables, chicken I selected with care and various other dinner ingredients. I wasn’t sure if Liam would arrive home late or on time. I aimed to make something warm for him. For the three of us. Somehow the ho
Sienna's POV “Nooo!" Noah protested cutely. He obediently settled back into the tub. I took a cup and carefully poured warm water over his tiny body ensuring all the soap was rinsed off."Mommy if Noah is capable of performing a move then Mommy must address Noah as Master Noah,
Liam's POV I slid my hands into my pockets as I strolled down the sidewalk. My fingers lightly drummed on my phone, a habit whenever my mind felt cluttered. The sound of my steps merged with the swaying of branches moved by the breeze.Away I noticed my vehicle. The illuminatio







