LOGINLiam's POV
I never expected the walk to Emily’s apartment to feel this heavy. On the way there, my mind kept replaying the fabricated images that had spread overnight photos taken without my consent, stitched together with false narratives deliberately crafted to provoke the public.I had every intention of ending this today.But the moment I stepped into her apartment lobby, I froze.Dozens of reporters crowded the space like vultures that had caught the scent of blood. CameEmily's POV That morning was supposed to be peaceful.I was doing pilates in my favorite private studio, a spacious room with huge glass walls overlooking the small garden in the center of the house. Sunlight streamed in softly, the sound of a small fountain felt calming, and the scent of lavender filled the air.Slowly, I controlled my breathing while holding my position on the mat. The pilates instructor who came every week kept giving gentle instructions, but my mind wasn’t focused at all this morning.Too many things were running through my head.Rachel.Noah.The match from last night that had been all over social media since early morning.I honestly hadn’t intended to look at any of it. Yet even when I opened my phone just to reply to work emails, videos of Noah winning in the ring still appeared everywhere.People were talking about him.Praising his courage.Repeating his name over and over again.What irritated m
Sienna's POV The next evening, we finally really went out to eat together.I chose a warm, cozy restaurant filled with soft golden lights that made the atmosphere feel calm. Noah sat across from me while Liam stayed beside me. Somehow just seeing Noah sitting there was enough to make my heart feel peaceful.It still didn’t feel real.A few days ago, I was terrified of losing him.Now Noah was here, having dinner with us while occasionally laughing softly at Liam’s jokes.I had been watching him the entire time.The way Noah ate so enthusiastically.The way he had started talking more again.The way he occasionally complained whenever I kept adding more food onto his plate.“Mommy, enough.”“Noah, finish your vegetables.”“I already ate a lot.”“Still not enough.”Noah immediately let out a long sigh with a helpless expression that made Liam chuckle.
Sienna's POV I still couldn’t stop smiling after Noah’s match ended. It felt like a huge weight had finally been lifted off my chest. Watching Noah stand in that ring, fighting until the very end, then winning honestly, I still could barely believe it. My son had really grown up. Maybe all this time, I’d been so busy being afraid that I forgot to see that. I stood beside Noah, occasionally fixing his slightly messy hair damp from sweat. The bouquet was still in his hands while Liam stayed busy checking the photos he had taken earlier. “Oh, this one’s good,” I said while looking at his phone screen. “You can totally see Noah smiling.” “Mommy.” Noah complained immediately, embarrassed. I laughed softly. “What? You look handsome.” Noah let out a helpless sigh right away. Honestly It had been so long since I’d seen that expression on him. A relaxed expression. One that wasn’t
Noah's POV I looked up toward the stands.Mommy was. Laughing at the same time hugging Daddy tightly before waving that giant banner again like the proudest person in the world.Nearby Rachel was still standing there watching me.This time her gaze wasn’t cold. Instead it held something softer.I let out a breath.Then without realizing it I smiled a little.Everything I went through finally felt worth it.Once the match ended and the atmosphere calmed down a little I finally climbed down from the ring with my body feeling weak.My breathing still hadn’t fully returned to normal sweat soaking my face and neck yet somehow my chest felt light.Really light.After a few steps down Mommy ran toward me first.“Noah!"The second she wrapped me in a tight hug.I stumbled slightly becaus
Noah's POV My breathing was a mess.That was the only thing running through my mind as my body nearly got trapped against the ring ropes. My arms felt heavy, my jaw throbbed from the earlier hit, and the roar of the crowd blended into a dizzying hum inside my ears.My opponent still stood in front of me with a confident stare.As if he already knew I was running out of energy.I stepped back half a pace while trying to steady my breathing.Don’t fall.Don’t lose now.Coach kept shouting from outside the ring, but my head was too crowded to catch his words clearly.“Noah!”That voice cut through all the noise.Mommy.I glanced toward the audience for a second.Mommy stood there gripping that huge banner with a panicked expression. Daddy stood beside her, watching the match with tense eyes.Then Mommy shouted again.“Noah, don’t give up!”My chest tightened instantly.Not because of exhaustion. Something else hit me
Noah's POV Spectators had already started filling the place since earlier in the afternoon. Loud music blasted through the speakers while staff members rushed back and forth around the building.Other fighters were also preparing themselves with serious expressions on their faces. Some looked calm, while others looked just as nervous as I felt.I adjusted the bag on my shoulder while taking a slow breath. Today truly felt real now.The coach called for us to head straight into the participants’ area. I walked together with the others toward the arena hallway.But my steps suddenly slowed when my eyes accidentally caught sight of something in the audience stands. And the moment I realized what it was, I stopped completely.Mommy and Daddy were already sitting there. They had arrived earlier than I expected.What almost made me want to hide my face immediately was the huge banner they were holding. I instantly closed my eyes for a second out of e
Sienna's POV I giggled, grabbed a tissue, and wiped the corners of his mouth. “Look at you, a milk kitty.”Noah laughed. “Meoow,” he said, sticking out his tongue.Liam shook his head lightly, his smile never fading. “Every morning is always like this,” he said, looking at the two of
Liam's POV As the car came to a stop at the airport drop-off area, I took a long breath before opening the door. There was still a trace of warmth lingering from the brief embrace with Sienna and Noah before I left that morning. Something inside me felt heavy about leaving home today, f
Sienna's POV Liam was quiet for a moment, then finally sighed deeply. “Alright, if you say so.”I smiled. “Noah will be happy too if you come home without that burdened look on your face.”He nodded, rubbing his face. “I’ll come back as soon as I can.”I leaned back against the
Sienna's POV 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.







