LOGINSienna's POV
I left the studio with lighter steps. The nervousness was still there, but it had shifted into anticipation. That meeting hadn’t just gone well, it had gone far better than I’d imagined.And I smiled in relief. My book cover was finally on its way to being born.I paused in the hallway of the building, closing my eyes for a moment, letting every part of our conversation settle one by one.Rudolf was different from what I’d expected. I had thought he’d be cold,Emily's POV I went back to my seat. Crossed my legs. The room was quiet again with the sound of medical equipment in the background.I looked at her for a few seconds making sure everything was going the way I wanted. Then my phone started vibrating.The name appeared on the screen. It was my husband, Robert.I stared at it for a few seconds before I smiled a little. It was not because I was happy. Because I knew I had to handle this conversation just right.I got up slowly. Stepped away from Rachel's bed so she would not hear me talking. Then I answered the call."Hello?" I said, my voice soft and calm."Emily."My husband's tone was serious just like I thought it would be. I did not need to see him to know what he looked like."I heard Rachel is in the hospital." I closed my eyes for a moment. News like this always gets to him."How di
Emily's POV I turned my head a bit while I kept watching her. “You’re anxious about him, right?” I said softly.She did not reply right away, but her silence was already enough. I nodded slowly confirming my guess.As expected.I had a slow breath before I drew the line. “Rachel,” I said gently.She turned to me. “Don’t get too close to Noah." I said clearly. She frowned at my words.“Why?" she asked. I smiled a little.“Because he is not a man." I said. She did not agree. I could see she was not sure.So I kept going.“You saw it yourself didn’t you?" I said, tilting my head. "The wounds on his body, his face, his hands. Even the way he moves.”She was quiet again. I could see her remembering. I spoke slowly.“Not just that. He even ran away from his home.”I looked at her sharply. "A man like that." I paused.
Emily's POV Soon, a nurse came and told me that Rachel was going to be moved to a special room. Of course I wouldn’t let my daughter stay in a regular ward, because it all had to meet a kind of standard.I went after them and watched Rachel, who was still resting weak but already much better than she was before. After some time, we reached a quieter room that seemed more right for the situation.I sat next to her bed and waited nicely until her eyes finally shifted. When they slowly opened up, I leaned in a bit and said her name softly."Rachel," I said softly, seeing her blink a bit to clear her sight. Her look was still hazy, but she was awake."Mom?" she said softly, her voice really low. I nodded a bit and showed I was there with no delay.“Yeah” I said coolly, keeping my face calm. She stared around the room, not sure but still able to answer."How do you feel?" I asked, looking at each bit
Emily's POV I did not answer. I only gave a smile. “It is nothing.” I do not need to explain everything to Noah I glanced toward Rachel’s bed back at Noah. “The important thing is you know about Rachel and me.” I stepped closer until the distance between Noah and me allowed me to clearly see every detail of his expression. The slight tension in his jaw, the stiffness in his shoulders and the way his gaze tried to remain steady despite the turmoil beneath it. He did not step back from me. That was interesting about Noah. Most people would feel pressured standing in front of Emily like this. Noah remained where he was. Upright. Holding his ground against me. I liked that about Noah. “I did not know Rachel was allergic." he repeated quietly as if wanting to make sure Emily understood. "If I had known about Ra
Emily's POVI really do not like it when things do not go as planned. I like to be in control of everything. Today a lot of things are not going the way I wanted them to.Rachel is starting to listen to people and Noah is becoming more confident. Now this new thing has happened. Everything is changing in a way that I did not plan.I took a breath and tried to think clearly. If Noah is really here I need to make sure one thing happens.He must not become the center of attention yet. It is not the time.I tilted my head thinking about what could happen. If Rachel is not feeling well she will be easier to talk to and easier to influence.If Noah is with her I can use this situation to my advantage. I can make it into something that will last longer.All of that depends on what is happening right now.The light turned green. The car started moving again. I looked at my watch. Time seems
Emily's POV That afternoon went exactly as I had planned. I sat in the living room, crossing my legs gracefully as I enjoyed a cup of warm tea. The soft scent of jasmine filled the air, calming my mind.Everything should have stayed like this.Controlled.I lifted my cup slowly and took a sip.Warm. Perfect.Then the sound of my phone ringing startled me. It vibrated lightly on the table.I glanced at it. An unknown number. My brow lifted slightly. I usually did not answer calls like this right away.But for some reason, I picked it up.“Yes?”My voice was calm. Professional.“Good afternoon, is this Mrs. Emily?”I frowned slightly.“Yes, it is.”“We are calling from the hospital—”My heart skipped a beat.The hospital?“—we would like to inform you that a patient named Rachel is currently being treated here.”The hand holding my cup froze midair. Time seemed to slow down.“What?” My voice dropped.“Rac
Sienna's POVThe day has come. The moment I’ve both anticipated and dreaded simultaneously. At last I will meet the publishing team at their workplace. My pulse quickens as Vina leads me through the towering structure. The sleek and bustling environment somewhat diverts my anxiety. The flutte
Sienna's POV I settled in, inhaled deeply and whispered gently.“Liliana, I encountered Emily during the publisher meeting.”Liliana’s eyes grew large exactly as I had anticipated. "What? Sienna, do you really mean that?”I agreed silently gazing at
Sienna's POV Outside the faint noise of cars passing by floated in. Life continued onward pausing for no one. Yet for the time, in ages I no longer felt abandoned by it.“I want to keep this feeling," I whispered softly. "The feeling that there’s no need to hurry. Tha
Sienna's POV While everyone started clearing their things and raising a voice, from the side of the table said, "We’re almost finished. Would you like to share anything before we wrap up today’s meeting with Sienna?”I stopped, noticing the hope reflected in their eyes focused







