Se connecterSienna's POV
I grinned. “Mommy’s just making sure.”“We’re just classmates,” he added quickly. Too quickly.“All day?” Liam asked lightly.Noah sighed softly. “Our schedules just happen to match.”I restrained myself from launching into dozens of follow-up questions.But honestly, seeing my son slightly awkward like this felt like discovering hidden treasure.I tried to look calm, even though in my head different scenarios were already playing out like a teenage rRachel's POV His tone was firm but still controlled. “Don’t blame Sienna.”Mom only raised her brow slightly, as if she didn’t care much.Mr. Liam then stood up. He gently took Mrs. Sienna’s hand, helping her rise from the sofa. “It seems there’s nothing more to ask,” he said calmly.I could see Mrs. Sienna still looked shaken, but she followed him without saying anything. I watched them stand slowly, her movements unsteady, as if every step required extra effort. Mr. Liam stayed by her side, never truly letting go of her hand.For a moment, I almost felt guilty.Almost.But that feeling quickly faded, replaced by something stronger wariness. Because the atmosphere could so easily turn into something uncontrollable.I glanced at Mom. She was still sitting calmly, as if nothing had happened. That faint smile remained on her lips, her sharp eyes observing their every movement.No regret. No hesitation Only a calmness that felt dangerous.“Is
Rachel's POV I could feel the tension in the room the moment I walked in with Mom earlier. At first, I thought this would just be a normal meeting with Noah's parents coming because they wanted to get to know me. But the atmosphere between them felt strange. The way Mom looked at them, and the way they looked back at her, made it seem like they all shared the same past.I didn’t know what had happened between them, but it was obvious they had known each other long before today, and that made me uneasy.When Mrs. Sienna finally asked me about Noah, I answered honestly. “I don’t know anything,” I said quietly, and all eyes immediately turned to me. I swallowed before continuing, “For almost a month now I haven’t seen Noah on campus either.”Without realizing it, I tightened my grip on the edge of my dress. “He hasn’t contacted me at all.”It was true. Noah had simply disappeared. At first, I thought he was just busy or working on something important. But as
Sienna's POV Emily gave us a faint smile, the same smile I remembered from years ago. The kind that always made me uneasy, as if something was hidden behind it.“Liam, Sienna,” she greeted softly, as if this were nothing more than a casual reunion. She stepped closer and gestured toward the sofa in the living room. “Please, have a seat. It’s been a long time.”Liam and I exchanged a brief glance before finally sitting down slowly. My body still felt stiff, while my mind was filled with questions crashing into each other.Emily sat gracefully on the sofa across from us, with Rachel beside her. Crossing her legs casually, she tilted her head slightly. “How long has it been?” she mused. “Ten years ago, maybe?” She let out a small laugh, as if recalling something pleasant. “I was quite surprised when I found out that my daughter and Noah know each other.”My heart tightened uncomfortably at the sound of my son’s name coming from her lips.I stared at Emily
Sienna's POV The car we were in slowly slowed down before finally stopping right in front of a large house in an elite neighborhood. Even from inside the car, I could already see the tall black iron gate with intricate designs, the perfectly arranged garden, and the grand modern-classic house that looked incredibly luxurious.I stared at it for a few seconds without saying anything.Beside me, Liam frowned slightly. “Is this really the house?” he asked quietly.I turned to him. “Why?”Liam looked back at the house. “I know a few clients who live in this area.”His tone turned serious. “And most of them are not ordinary people.”I took a deep breath and unfastened my seatbelt. “Liam,” I said softly but firmly, “I don’t care who lives here.”I looked at the house again, this time with a much heavier feeling. “I just want to make sure Noah is okay.”Liam didn’t respond immediately. He just looked at me for a moment before finally nodding. “Let’s go
Emily's POVI was thinking about Noah. About what he has been doing. About things I might not know how to talk about.I leaned back a little watching her calmly. "If you do not know just say you do not know.""Is it really that easy?" she asked."Yes." Rachel still looked unsure. "I do not want to seem like I am hiding something."I let out a laugh. "The more you try not to seem suspicious the more suspicious you will seem."She fell silent thinking about what I said."So I should just act like everything is normal?" she asked."Exactly." I replied. "Like meeting anyone for the first time."Rachel nodded slowly though she still did not look fully convinced. She glanced at her phone again. Let out a long breath."Noahs mom really wants to meet today." "Good." I answered briefly.Rachel turned to me imme
Emily's POV That afternoon I felt calm in the yoga room.I took a breath and held my warrior pose steady. The warm wooden floor beneath my feet, instrumental music and lavender essential oil usually relaxed my mind completely.Rachel stood a step in front of me doing the same move.“Inhale, hold and release." I said softly.She followed my instructions. Her movements seemed a bit off today.Then a phone vibrating sound broke the quiet from a table in the room's corner.Rachel frowned.She stepped out of her pose. I walked over to pick it up. I kept my position. My eyes followed her reaction.She looked at the screen. "Number." Without hesitation she silenced it. Put the phone back down.I almost smiled. She never liked answering calls from numbers.We continued the session for a minute.
Liam’s POV Noah’s small body trembled, tears rolling down his cheeks one by one. Suddenly, I felt completely hollow.This pain… it wasn’t just about Sienna. It was about Noah too. About the wounds I had now passed down to our son… because of my own blindness.My mother rushed to Noah, kneeling a
Liam’s POV It’s been a week since Sienna left, but to me, time hasn’t moved. The days feel empty. The house remains the same, yet hollow. Too quiet. Too still. I haven’t touched the coffee sitting on the table since this morning. It’s grown cold. I sit in the living room without turning
Liam’s POV I lifted my head, almost ready to respond, but that sentence hit me harder than any scream ever could—because it was true. Silence hung in the air. Only the sound of Noah happily chewing his chicken filled the space, as if everything was fine. But between me and my mother, the tension
Liam’s POV I tried to keep going, to stick to my routines as if nothing had changed. But the truth was, every morning when I woke up, I had to force myself out of bed. Every night, the silence in this room quietly judged me. No more light footsteps from Sienna. No more aroma of her favorite







