LOGINNoah's POV The scent of sweat and fake leather struck me as soon as I walked into a training room.The ring was still there. Just like always.Shiny lights hung over it, showing each spot with no place to hide.I took a big breath. My body right away complained.The hurt was still all around. My arm felt big, my belly got tight each time I took a deep breath, and the cuts from yesterday’s mishap still hurted.But I kept going ahead. I didn’t have the time to stop.“You’re late.”My coach’s voice came from the ring.I turned. He was there, arms crossed, looking at me closely.“Sorry,” I replied shortly.I put my bag on the floor and started to wrap up my hands. My moves were slower than normal.Not because I was lazy. But because it hurt.“Get up!”The command was brief.I didn’t answer
Siennas POVIt was quiet again.Liam spoke up after a while.“I will make dinner.”I shook my head even though Liam might not have seen me do it. "I do not feel like eating.”A few seconds. Liam did not say anything. Then Liam came into the room.“You need to eat something." Liam said.I turned to look at Liam.And before I knew it my voice was a little stronger. "I said I do not feel like eating.”My voice was a bit harsh. I did not have the energy to say sorry.Liam was quiet for a moment then he nodded a little. "Alright.”Liam did not say anythingThat made my heart feel even tighter.I leaned back on the sofa. Stared up at the ceiling. Time passed. I did not know how much time passed. All I knew was that I could not stop thinking.Wher
Sienna's POVI was afraid.Scared to open that door and really feel how empty our home was without Noah.Scared to see the truth that Noah may not get home today.Tomorrow.. Who knows when.I closed my eyes for a moment held my breath then opened them“Liam," I called softly.He glanced at me.“If Noah really pulls away." I paused, my voice trembling again, "can we still bring Noah back?"The question hung in the air, Heavy and Painful.Liam looked at me for a few seconds. Didn’t answer right away. Maybe because he knew there was no answer to that.I gave a bitter smile.“Sorry." I said quietly. "I’m asking many questions."I took a breath again then exhaled slowly trying to calm myself trying to accept the situation even though I knew I wasn’t ready.When the car finally stopped in front
Sienna's POV The auto went slow, leaving a place behind. I sat quiet in the passenger seat, staring blankly in front. My hands were still shaking, even though I tried to hold them tight on a lap.The ride felt very quiet. No sounds. No chat. Just the soft buzz of the motor, like it was filling the space getting bigger in my heart.I took a big breath, but it still felt hard to breathe,“So what should we do now?”I at last said something. My sound was gentle, faint. I didn’t even know if Liam heard me?But he glanced at me right away.“Should we call the police?”The query came out just like that, for I really didn’t know what else to do.We looked all over. The clinic. The school. The green space. Even Rachel's home.The result was still the same Empty, No Noah.Liam turned his gaze to the path in front of him. For a couple seconds he was
Emily's POV The servant hesitated for a moment before answering“Mr. Liam and Mrs. Sienna. They want to see Miss Rachel.”Rachel, who was standing beside me immediately became stiff.Her face changed. I could see panic in her eyes.“Why are they here again?" she whispered, clearly uneasy.I smiled a little. Finally.“They’re looking for you." I said casually like it was nothingRachel looked at me. "Why? Do they know something?”I stepped closer. Looked straight into her eyes.“Listen to me." I said softly but firmly.Rachel fell silent.“If they ask about Noah." I continued, "you don’t know anything.”She frowned.“But, Mom-”“You don’t know anything.”I repeated it firmly this time.
Emily's POV I watched Rachel from a distance.Since the morning, she hasn’t been acting like herself.Restless.Walking to and fro with no clear way, sometimes biting her nails - a thing she hardly did.I leaned back on the wall, watching each tiny move she made before I stepped closer.“What’s wrong?”My sound was quiet, like nothing big was going on.Rachel turned to me right away. Her face seemed annoyed, but there was worry under it.“I’m really annoyed with Noah, Mom.”I raised an eyebrow slightly.“Oh?”My tone remained flat.“What is it this time?”Rachel took a deep breath and her feelings were not steady."If he wants to͏ show he is good, he doesn't need to go that far and hurt himself like this!"I did not answer fast. I just stared at
Emily’s POV I was still sitting in that restaurant even after Liam disappeared through the door, his footsteps fading away without a single glance back. The air inside felt cold whether from the air conditioning or my own anger slowly piercing my bones, I couldn’t tell. Sinc
Liam’s POVThe moment Emily wrapped her arms around me from behind in the hallway, I held my breath, forcing myself to stay calm even though my head was pounding hard. There was something deeply off about her behavior today more than obsessive, more than an ex who couldn’t move on. Her expres
Sienna's POV In the rearview mirror, the school gate grew smaller and smaller. And with it, I felt as though I was leaving behind one small, warm world entering another that demanded I be stronger.Today wasn’t only about a book cover.Today was about proving that I could still stand
Emily's POV I stood up and opened Liam’s wardrobe. Inside, several of his crisp white shirts hung neatly, perfectly folded.I took one.The shirt still smelled clean hotel laundry, not Liam but the camera wouldn’t know the difference.Quickly, I slipped off my own blouse and put







