LOGINSienna's POV
The meeting finally concluded neatly that day. Chairs were pushed back, laptops were closed, and the tension that had been hanging in the air slowly dissolved. I stood and shook hands with Vina, the publisher’s representative who had supported me professionally from the very beginning.“Thank you, Sienna,” she said sincerely. “Your decision was clear and well-directed. We’ll wait for your update regarding the new cover concept.”I nodded. “Thank you as well for respeSienna's POVMy steps almost stumbled as we entered the hospital. I was not paying attention to the people around me. I did not care about them staring at me. The only thing on my mind was Noah.I asked the nurse "Where is my son?" soon as I reached the nurses station. My voice was shaking. I was trying to be firm.The nurse looked a little surprised then she quickly stood up."Mrs. Sienna right? We’ve been trying to-" I cut her off. "Where is he now?" My tone was rising.I did not have time for explanations.The nurse lowered her head slightly."I’m sorry ma’am. The patient is currently not in his room."My chest felt like it had been hit by something"What do you mean not in his room?" I asked quietly. I was angry.The nurse explained carefully. "We found that he had already left the treatment room since this morning."My hands clenc
Sienna's POV Liam was still sitting beside me. I could feel him looking at me. He didn't try to make me talk. He didn't try to say I was wrong about what I said. I was thankful for that.If he had tried to argue I might have fallen apart again.I took a breath trying to calm down but it didn't seem to help. Every time I closed my eyes I saw Noah's face. The way he looked at me. The way he talked to me like I was a stranger.That hurt more than anything."I don't know when things changed," I whispered, to myself.Noah used to come and look for me right away. He would tell me things. Small things that now seem precious. Even just sitting with me in this room without saying much made me feel close to him.Now everything feels distant. So far away.I swallowed hard trying to hold back my emotions. This time they didn't explode. They just settled, quiet and heavy."Maybe I
Sienna's POVThe house was really quiet.I sat on the sofa in the living room just staring out the window at the garden. The morning sun was shining in. It did not make me feel any better.There was this empty feeling.My mind kept thinking about the things about Noah.About what he said yesterday.He was not happy at home. That really hurt me.I closed my eyes and it felt like someone was hurting me over and over.I tried to be understanding. I gave him space even when I knew something was wrong.But it was not enough he still pulled away from me he still hurt me.My hands were clenched into fists on my lap.I whispered to myself. "How could you be so mean to me?"I started crying. I could not stop the tears. I quickly wiped them away.I was really tired, not my body but my heart and my mind too.Ev
Noah's POVThe whisper was so quiet I could barely hear it.I felt like I had gone far this time.That morning was really quiet.I just kept staring at the ceiling hoping to find some answers. There was nothing. Just a big empty white space, like how I was feeling now.My hand was still clenched on the blanket. It started to loosen up slowly. I was really exhausted. My anger was gone too. All I had left was regret.I let out a sigh and covered my face with my hand. My chest felt tight like something was pushing on me from the inside. I kept thinking about what I said. It was too real.I said some really mean things to my mom. I told her she was always so dramatic and possessive. I said I was not happy at home anymore.I groaned softly. I turned my face to the side. I whispered to myself, "Idiot."Why did I say those things? Why did I not stop myself? I knew my mom was
Noah's POV My head felt heavy. My body too.Every time I tried to move even a little, pain spread through my entire body. But somehow, it still didn’t compare to what I felt inside.It hurt more. Far more.I closed my eyes. “I want to rest, Mom,” I said softly.I really didn’t have the strength to explain everything right now. Not because I didn’t want to. But because I knew this wouldn’t end well.“No.”Mommy’s voice made me open my eyes immediately. Her tone was firm. Leaving no room for refusal.“You’re not resting until you explain everything.”I let out a slow breath. I expected that. I turned my head slightly toward her. Her face was still filled with emotion.Tears still lingered in the corners of her eyes. But this time it wasn’t just a worry. There was anger too.“If you don’t want to talk,” she continued, “I’ll go to Rachel’s house.”My chest tightened instantly.“What?” I asked quickly.“I’ll ask them t
Sienna's POV I was lying on the bed. I saw Noah with bandages on his arm and shoulder. There were scratches on his face. It hurt my chest.“Noah." My voice was weak.I quickly walked toward him.Then I saw someone else.Rachel.She was standing beside Noah’s bed. I stopped moving for a moment.Why was she here? All my emotions got mixed up. I felt a big surge.I looked at both of them. "What exactly happened?" I asked, my voice shaking but firm.Noah glanced at me briefly. He looked really tired. "I’m fine, Mom.”That answer made me mad. "Fine?!" I repeated. "You call this fine?!”My hand pointed at his injuries. "Look at yourself Noah!”He was silent. I stepped closer. Stared at him. "Now explain everything.”My tone was firm. There was no room for avoidance. "Why haven’t you been going to college? Why did you l
Sienna's POV In the rearview mirror, the school gate grew smaller and smaller. And with it, I felt as though I was leaving behind one small, warm world entering another that demanded I be stronger.Today wasn’t only about a book cover.Today was about proving that I could still stand
Emily's POV I stood up and opened Liam’s wardrobe. Inside, several of his crisp white shirts hung neatly, perfectly folded.I took one.The shirt still smelled clean hotel laundry, not Liam but the camera wouldn’t know the difference.Quickly, I slipped off my own blouse and put
Emily's POV I clenched my hand in my lap, my nails digging into my skin until a faint pain bloomed. At least physical pain was easier to face than this feeling of being sidelined. Liam was always good at it pretending to be calm, mature, as if all of this were merely professional. As if my
Sienna's POV As soon as Noah came out through the school gate, his face lit up like a lamp being switched on. His backpack bounced lightly against his back as he ran toward me.“Mommy!” he shouted.I crouched slightly and opened my arms. Noah threw himself into me, hugging me tightly







