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Noah’s figure grew farther away, blending into the flow of other students walking quickly, laughing, talking about class schedules and campus organizations. His backpack hung firmly on his shoulder. His back was straight.Tall. Grown. Ready.Suddenly, time felt like something cunning.It felt like only yesterday I was crouching at the elementary school gate. Like only yesterday I was holding his hand when he was afraid of the dark. Only yesterday he insisted I wEmily's POV Rachel did not know what it felt like to always be compared. She did not know what it felt like to always lose. Yet the words stayed trapped in my throat. There was no way I could say everything now, especially not in front of Rachel. Robert finally walked closer until he was standing right in front of me. His cold gaze never left my face. “I don’t care about whatever personal issues you people had in the past,” he said coldly. “But don’t drag Rachel into it.” My body immediately tensed. Our eyes met for a few seconds, and I knew. He was starting to realize there was something much bigger behind all of this. I quickly looked away and let out a faint laugh. “You’re all overreacting.” “Really?” Robert’s voice was low now. Dangerous. “Because from what I can see, you’re the one getting overly emotional every time Noah’s name is mentioned.”
Emily'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
Sienna's POV “People who know me say that’s a compliment.”I shook my head, then looked at him again. “I don’t have all the answers yet, Liam. About this book, about my career, about us.”“I’m not asking for answers today,” he said quickly. “I just want you to know you’re not alone i
Sienna's POV That morning felt warmer than usual. The sun had only risen halfway, casting a soft glow over the front yard. I stood on the porch with my arms folded, still wearing a thin sweater because the morning air was sharp enough to bite. Noah jogged toward the car, his j
Sienna's POV I slowly turned the next page, but my eyes lingered more on Noah’s face than on the pictures. His eyelids were starting to feel heavy, though he was still trying to keep them open. His fingers clutched the edge of my sleeve, a small habit that always appeared when he was about t
Sienna's POV “Noah, don’t throw your shoes,” I scolded gently, holding back a smile as one small shoe landed crookedly near the bookshelf.“Sorry, Mommy,” he said quickly, crouching down to pick it up. “Noah was in a hurry to tell you something.”I leaned my hip against the kitchen c







