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I closed Noah’s bedroom door slowly, making sure there was no sound that might wake him. Then I walked into the living room, letting out a relieved breath when I saw that the house was finally quiet. The dim lights I had set up really helped create a cozy nighttime atmosphere.Liam was standing near the window, his phone still pressed to his ear. His tone sounded formal, clearly a work call. I waited while sitting on the sofa, tidying up a few pillows that had been leftEmily'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
Noah's POV “Like this?” Rachel asked.I didn’t answer.Because I knew, from anyone’s perspective, this looked wrong.But I didn’t know any other way.“Do you know they’re looking for you?” she continued.My chest tightened slightly.Of course I knew. Mommy wouldn’t stay silent. Daddy wouldn’t either.But I couldn’t go back. Not yet.“It’s not my concern right now,” I said quietly.Rachel went silent. Her expression changed again. This time there was something like disappointment.“Not your concern?” she repeated.I looked away briefly.That sounded colder than I intended.“I’m not saying I don’t care,” I added quickly. “I just can’t face it right now.”She didn’t respond immediately.She just looked at me. For a long time.As if trying to understand, but also holding herself back.“I didn’t know you were this much of a coward,” she finally said, softly but sharply.I turned to her immediately.“A cowa
Noah's POV The smell of the ocean and herbs greeted us right away. It was warm and nice. Away from the loud sound of the training spot before.We sat facing one another. A server came with the list, and I slid it to Rachel.“Order whatever you want.”She shook her head quickly. “I’m not hungry.”I looked at her flatly, not believing it.At that time, a quiet noise from her belly ended the stillness.I stifled a grin. She quickly looked away, very shy.“I said I’m not hungry,” she says, a bit defensive.I raised an eyebrow. “Your stomach disagrees.”She let out a small huff.I asked for some meals without waiting for her.“This one, this, and add drinks.”I rubbed the back of my neck, trying to not think about the quiet that was getting thicker. The spot was really cozy. You could hear a soft sound of waves far aw
Noah's POVI step down from the ring slowly feeling a pain in my shoulder and back. The injury is still there, it has not fully healed yet. This time I do not let it bother me.I sit on the bench, grab a towel and wipe my face. My breathing is still heavy. It is not crazy like it was on the first day when I almost fell down before training even started.The trainer is standing near me watching me without saying much. That is what he always does. He does not give compliments or comments.. From his silence I know he sees something in me."You are starting to get better," he finally says.I do not answer away. I just nod slowly while taking another sip of water. His words are simple. They make me feel a little better.Least I am not doing all this for nothing.I look back at the ring. The mat has marks on it. Footsteps, punches and the place where I fell and got up again.Now I am stil
Liam's POV Streetlights lined up like man-made stars that never dimmed, illuminating the path I followed out of the parking lot. The hum of the car engine blended with the rush of the night wind, creating a silence that only amplified the echo of my thoughts. My hands were still gripping the
Liam’s POV An accident. It was clear. Thin smoke still rose from the side of the road, a crowd had gathered, and several officers were directing traffic, urging drivers to wait. My fingers tapped impatiently against the steering wheel, anxiety crawling higher by the second. Every moment that
Liam's POV The office was silent, only the ticking of the clock competing with the sound of my own heartbeat. The sunlight, which should’ve felt warm, only added another weight on my back—burning my skin and tightening my chest. I sat in my work chair, documents open on the laptop screen, bu
Sienna's POV My sobs slowly faded, though my body still trembled. I wiped away my tears with the back of my hand, still hiccuping as I tried to breathe. The ache remained, but at least now I could breathe a little easier. Liliana led me to the sofa without many words. She wra







