Mag-log inSienna's POV
“Noah was the first to laugh," he confessed. "Then he assisted. Kevin’s fine! He mentioned that falling is a part of ninja training.” I chuckled. "Wow ninja trips often as well huh?” “Indeed! A resilient ninja is one who continually rises!" he declared with pride. I placed my hand gently on my chest. "Wow Mr. Noah, that's a life philosophy.” He. Sipped his soup. "Yeah Noah picks up a lot.”Sienna's POV The words came honestly. They came without restraint.I was scared. Terrified, even.Scared that Emily wouldn't be there. Scared that we were already too late.Scared that all of this would end without answers again. Scared that Noah's story would remain unfinished."I'm afraid of failing." My voice cracked."I'm afraid we'll never find her." My sobs became audible."I'm afraid Noah will never get justice." The fear felt unbearable.On the other end of the line, Liam didn't answer immediately. I could only hear his breathing.Then his voice came softly. It sounded steady despite everything."Sienna." He spoke my name gently.I lowered my head. Tears continued falling into my lap."We'll find her." His certainty never wavered."But what if she's not there?" I whispered."Then we'll keep looking." His answer came instantly.His response was simple. Somehow, it made me want to cry even harder."What if she ru
Sienna's POV I took a long breath and slowly rose from the couch."I should go home."Rachel lifted her head. Her eyes immediately followed my movement. I gave her a faint smile even though it felt heavy."And... I'm sorry."Rachel looked confused."Sorry?"I nodded slowly."I came here angry."My voice sounded softer than I intended."I didn't even think about your feelings."My chest tightened."I was only thinking about Noah."My eyes burned again as I said my son's name."I may have placed a burden on you with all of this."Rachel quickly shook her head."No."I looked at her.Rachel wiped away the remaining tears and tried to smile."Really, Auntie."Her voice was still hoarse."I'm actually grateful that you came."I fell silent.Not everyone would say something like that after hearing the truth I had just learned.Rachel lowered her gaze for a moment before speaking again."Ma
Sienna's POV Rachel lowered her head for a long moment before finally whispering."I was just about to fix everything."Silent tears slipped down her face. A few seconds later, she whispered again."And then Noah was gone."Those words made my eyes burn all over again."I never even got the chance to truly apologize to him."I stared at her for a long moment. The guilt written across her face was overwhelming.For some reason, I didn't see someone who deserved blame.I only saw a child who was hurting. A child who had lost someone before she had the chance to make things right.I gently rubbed the back of her hand."Rachel."She lifted her face.Tears still covered her cheeks. Her eyes were swollen and red from crying."You are not at fault."Rachel immediately shook her head."But I-""No."I interrupted her softly."Listen to me."She fell silent.I took a deep breath before speaking
Sienna's POV "Rachel!"I quickly got up from the couch when Rachel suddenly fell over.It seemed like all the power had gone from her body. Her face turned deathly pale. Her eyes were empty.I caught her shoulders before she fell on the floor."Easy."I guided her back onto the sofa.Rachel didn't sit quietly. Her body trembled. Her hands felt cold. Tears streamed endlessly down her face."I-"Her voice broke apart. She put her head down and hid her face with both hands."I'm so sorry."Pain tightened inside my chest.Seeing Rachel like this, reminds me of myself the past few days.Broken. Grieving.Trapped inside a prison of regret."I didn't know."Rachel's sobs grew louder."I didn't think Mom would make such a bad choice."I remained silent.
Sienna's POV Another tear fell. It landed on my hand."Why Noah?"The light turned green. I drove forward once more.The nearer I got to Rachel's home, the more the wrath grew. It blazed through the sadness for a moment.Emily had taken everything. Not only my son.She took the future Noah was to have. Every wish that was meant for him had vanished.His trip to Hawaii. His graduation. His wedding someday.Everything.Every little thing was taken away. For no reason.Without the right to do so.I nibbled my lip more. If Emily really thought she could leave and begin again after all this, she was mistaken.A few mins later, my auto got into Rachel's area. The big home showed up from far away.I slowed down the car. My heart started to beat faster with each second that went by.It wasn’t due to fear it
Sienna's POV I couldn't be calm. I couldn't take a seat. I couldn't breathe right.Each time I shut my eyes I saw Noah's face. Then Emily's face. Then Noah once more. Then Emily again.The loop went on forever. It did not halt for a single moment.I didn't even see when my hand went for a car key on the living room table. All I knew was that I had to go.Now."Sienna!"Liam's sound came from behind me while I rushed to the front door. I didn't pause."Sienna, wait!"I kept going. The mad that had been hidden under my sadness had at last taken over my whole body.I yanked the door wide and walked right to the driveway my heart raced in my ears"Sienna!"Liam at last caught up with me. He took my arm before I had a chance to open the car door,"I can't let you go alone."I turned to look at him. My ey
Sienna’s POV Noah raised his hand again, as if he were already in class. “Sir, can I make a big dinosaur drawing and put it up on the classroom wall?”Mr. Johan laughed, then nodded firmly. “Of course you can. In fact, we love it when children are brave enough to show their work.”No
Sienna's POV The streetlights were still glowing dimly when Liam’s car stopped in front of the house. I glanced into the back seat, Noah had already fallen asleep, his face peaceful, his breathing steady, his small lips slightly parted. I smiled faintly, a wave of relief and tenderness washi
Sienna’s POV When the coffee arrived, I pulled my laptop from my bag and turned it on. The screen opened again to the file I'd been staring at the night before without writing a word. I stared at the lit laptop screen in front of me. The blank lines of the document felt like a mirr
Sienna’s POV When dinner ended, I stared at the table, now filled with empty plates. It had been a long time since I'd felt such warmth. Something as simple as eating together was so meaningful.I smiled slightly, though I didn't dare look directly at Liam. What was certain was that







