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I looked at that small face again, and for a moment, the world around me faded. There was something broken inside me, but something else slowly started to come back together. And maybe, just maybe… this is a small step toward something I have yet to understand. “I didn’t expect to see you tonight,” Liam’s voice finally broke after having been just a silent presence across the table for so long. I turned slowly. His gaze wasn’t as aggressive as usual, nor as cold asSienna's POV I held Liam's hand a little tighter."Then don’t let me wish I gave you one more try."Liam nodded. “I promise.”I grinned. Before I could say more, Liam grabbed the bunch of roses I had put near me and brought it nearer.“Besides, I have a͏nother way to make you smile.”I tilted my head. “What way?”Liam grinned big. “I will give you a flower every day”I immediately stared at him.“Every day?”“Yes.”He smiled. “If necessary, twice a day.”I let out a small laugh. “Don’t overdo it.”“Why not?”I moved my head. “It brings back memories of when we were kids.”Liam grinned. "What is bad about recalling our old days?"I stared at him. “Cause that was 20 years back”I raised an eyebrow. “We’re almost fifty, Liam.”“So don’t overdo it.
Sienna's POV I entered the restaurant slowly.The fancy eatery Liam picked tonight seemed very nice. Little lights dangled from the roof, making a cozy and close feeling. On one side of the room was a little stage where an orchestra show would happen that night.I stopped for a bit by the door. A server came up to me with a nice grin.“Good evening, ma’am. Do you have a reservation?”I nodded.“Under the name Sienna.”The server looked at the booking list on his device. “Okay, Mrs Sienna. Come with me.”I went after him through a few tables. We halted at a table not far from the band stage,I smiled. “It’s a beautiful spot.”“Thank you, ma’am.”The server took out a seat for me. I sat down and a little later he gave me a menu.“Here is the menu, ma’am.”I accepted it. “Thank you.”“Would you like to
Sienna's POV The little girl next to him joined in as well.“We will never be alone because we will have friends!”“You are absolutely right.”All of a sudden, one of the caretakers switched on some music. All the kids got cheerful and began to sing.Some of them even stood up and started to dance. And I also started to clap along while other kids went outside to play with the caretakers in the yard.Some were playing soccer games. Some were running after soap bubbles and some were drawing under the trees.I stood by the window and looked at them. I could not help smiling as I saw those cheerful scenes.This place was just an old building surrounded by tall grass until now. But now it was full of life.I put my hand to my heart and felt warmth flowing through my body.“Noah.”I whispered his name gently.“I am sure that you will smile, too, sweetheart, if you could see this.”I smiled to myself and turned my thoughts to Liam.
Sienna's POV That day felt somehow unusual. After all, I could not forget our talk in the morning, when he explained to me the misunderstandings, told me about his trust in me and how grateful he was for the new chance he got.It might not be perfect. But at least we tried, and that was all I needed to start from scratch."Sienna, would you like to read a story today?"I looked back. One of the caretakers stood before me with a couple of illustrated storybooks in her hands.I smiled. "Sure."Then it took place on the big carpet in the playroom. No sooner did the kids see the books, they rushed to me."Mom Sienna!""I want to take a seat in front!""I do, too!"I chuckled. "Slow down, please don't push each other."Several kids took places in a circle right away. I opened the chosen illustrated book."All right, let's read today about a little rabbit looking for his home."The kids went silent right away. Their eyes were focused on
Joshua's POVI carefully opened the apartment door. Just as I entered the apartment, I was hit by its usual stuffy, silent, and very simple atmosphere.It consisted of one room that was used as a bedroom and a smaller one that served as a living room. There was no sofa or any other piece of furniture in the latter except for an old table and a mattress, which I placed straight on the floor.I used it as my bed. I closed the door behind myself and released a heavy sigh. I felt completely exhausted after everything that happened during the day.I headed to Wilona's bedroom. Its door was a bit open so I pushed it a little.Her bedroom looked quite comfortable. It had a big bed with a soft mattress and a fluffy blanket.There was a wardrobe on one of the walls. When it was a little open, I saw expensive clothes, which she never wore when we were struggling.All kinds of cosmetics occupied the vanity table. There was perfume, jewelry, and various handbags lyin
Wilona's POV Joshua looked at me sadly. I took a deep breath before speaking with a voice that was beginning to tremble.“I’m doing all of this so we can have a better life. So we don’t have to keep counting our money just to afford food, worry about tuition, housing, or finding extra jobs every single day.”Joshua lowered his head. I knew he was uncomfortable, and I knew he didn’t like any of this.I also knew what our lives had been like before. We grew up without parents, with no one coming to take us home and no family willing to adopt us.We moved from one place to another, learning that if we wanted something, we had to get it ourselves. I was tired of living that way.“I don’t want to live like we used to,” I said quietly.Joshua raised his head. “I don’t want that either.”“Then don’t stand in my way.”“I’m just afraid we’ll get caught.”I laughed bitterly. “Caught? What do we have to lose if we get caught?”Joshua fell silent. I
Sienna’s POV Noah raised his hand again, as if he were already in class. “Sir, can I make a big dinosaur drawing and put it up on the classroom wall?”Mr. Johan laughed, then nodded firmly. “Of course you can. In fact, we love it when children are brave enough to show their work.”No
Sienna's POV The streetlights were still glowing dimly when Liam’s car stopped in front of the house. I glanced into the back seat, Noah had already fallen asleep, his face peaceful, his breathing steady, his small lips slightly parted. I smiled faintly, a wave of relief and tenderness washi
Sienna’s POV When the coffee arrived, I pulled my laptop from my bag and turned it on. The screen opened again to the file I'd been staring at the night before without writing a word. I stared at the lit laptop screen in front of me. The blank lines of the document felt like a mirr
Sienna’s POV When dinner ended, I stared at the table, now filled with empty plates. It had been a long time since I'd felt such warmth. Something as simple as eating together was so meaningful.I smiled slightly, though I didn't dare look directly at Liam. What was certain was that







