로그인Liam’s POV
We stepped out of the restaurant, and the warm midday breeze greeted us as the glass door closed behind us. Sienna stood beside me, holding the bag and the books she had just bought. She looked calm, a little tired, but her eyes carried something different, a certainty I hadn’t seen in months.We stopped on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant, where several taxis were lined up. The city was busy, yet for us, everything seemed to slow down.“Are you sure you don’t wSienna's POV Three days had passed. Three days since I saw Liam walk out of that bar with the young woman. For three days, I kept telling myself that maybe I had misunderstood everything. Maybe there was an explanation. Maybe things were not what they had seemed. The harder I tried to forget that moment, the more vividly it returned to my mind. The embrace stayed with me. Their closeness lingered in my thoughts. Liam's expression had looked so serious. I never asked him about it. It wasn't because I didn't want to. I was afraid. Afraid of hearing an answer I wouldn't be able to accept. Lately, Liam had been coming home later and later. Every time I asked, his answer was always the same. "I have work." I simply nodded. Silence slowly settled between us once again. I didn't know when we had become so used to living with that silence. No matter how busy Liam used to be, we always found time to tal
Sienna's POV A few minutes later, my phone vibrated once more. The display on my dashboard showed Liam's name.My heart immediately began beating a little faster. I quickly accepted the call."Hello.""Sienna."Liam's voice sounded rushed. Faint conversations and doors opening and closing could be heard in the background."Have you left already?""Yes.""I'm on my way to the bookstore."Liam fell silent for a few moments. It sounded as though he was thinking carefully before speaking again."Drive safely.""Alright. Have you had breakfast?"A faint smile appeared on my face. Even though he had rushed out that morning, he still remembered something as simple as that."I have. What about you?""I have too."His answer was short. Nothing more followed. "I might be home a little late."I nodded even though he couldn't see me. My voice remained steady."That's alright. If you still have a lot of work to do, just finish
Sienna's POVI got up that morning because the part of the bed next to me was empty. I blinked a few times as I slowly opened my eyes.The wall clock said it was just a bit after six. At this time, Liam was mostly still lying next to me.We would say a soft good morning. Then we ate breakfast before we went for our own fun.This morning was odd. Quick steps rang from below.I quickly put on a thin sweater before I left the room. My eyes looked in the hall while I softly called out."Liam."No answer came. I walked down stairs and found Liam standing near a front door.His suit was already neat. His bag was in one hand and his phone stayed pressed to his ear."Yes. I'll be there right away."His tone seeme͏d grave. There was even a hint of fear in it.I halted a bit back from him. My eyes stayed locked on his face."Liam."
Sienna's POV I stayed quiet. Liam was not a person I could trick easily.At last, I took a deep breath. There was no use acting anymore."A man delivered flowers to the foundation today."Liam nodded slowly."And?"I looked down at my hands. My fingers squeezed together without me thinking."His name is Joshua."Liam sat quietly for me to keep going. He never hurried me when I had a hard time to talk.I swallowed hard."He-"The words didn't want to show up. Telling about what I felt was͏ a lot tougher than I thought."He looks so much like Noah."Liam's face changed fast. Shock showed on his face then worry slowly took its place.I hurried to continue before he misunderstood."I'm not saying they are really the same but his face, eyes, even the way he smiles."My v
Sienna's POV Since Joshua went from Noah Light Foundation that day my thoughts wouldn't calm down. No matter how much I tried to think of other things, my mind just kept going back to that quick meeting.I was still in the same room. The blooms Joshua sent were nicely set next to the window, and many had been put into big jars by the team to beautify a main hall of the foundation.I ought to have felt glad. The blooms were pretty, and they gave warmth to each part of the place.Yet each time my eyes fell on them, the one thing I could see was the face of a young man who stood before me just a few hours ago. His picture stuck in my head like it would not go away.Joshua.A deep breath came out from my mouth. Why couldn't I stop thinking of him?I didn't even know him at all. I had no clue who his family was, where he stayed or what type of life he led.The one thing͏ I knew was his
Sienna's POV A few kids from the group ran by us while chasing each other. A small boy halted when he saw the flowers piled on the table."Mommy Sienna, these flowers are so pretty."I faced him and softly patted his head. Their being there slowly brought me back to the real world."They really are. We will plan them all together later.""Yay."The small kid ran off with joy to find his pals. Their giggles filled the space and took away the quiet around me.The boy looked at them with a small grin. Kindness filled his face while he saw the kids having fun together."This place is so lively."I nodded gently. My voice didn't shake this time."It is. They all live here."His look moved to the yard again. A few kids were having fun on swings while some sat under a tree reading books with each other."It's nice to see them so happ
Sienna’s POV The dining table in front of me was now filled with the dishes Liam had just finished. The savory, fragrant aroma filled the dining room, making my stomach, which was still not very strong, feel the rumbling. Liam arranged everything neatly, even pouring soup into small bowls be
Sienna’s POV My hand paused as I placed the last spoon on the table. A strange feeling surged through me, the feeling that I was desperately trying to hold on to something that could collapse at any moment. It felt like preparing a shield, even though I knew another storm might come.
Liam’s POV Emily approached, her steps hitting the terrace floor firmly. Now we were only a foot apart, and I could see her eyes wet with anger. “Then, it was my fault, wasn’t it? Wrong for trusting? Wrong for thinking we had a future?”I didn’t answer right away. Her words were li
Sienna’s POV I splashed cold water on my face. The sensation refreshed my eyes, as if washing away the last traces of sleep. I tidied my messy hair and changed out of the patient’s gown into something neater. It felt good to see my reflection in the mirror without the drained expression I ha







