LOGINRachel's POV
“I don’t care.”The words came out before I could hold them. Mom looked a bit surprised. To be real, so was I.Because I rarely talked back to her like this."Noah's being never really troubled me so much," I said softly. "He's the one who liked running after me."Mom stayed silent, listening.“He joined art exhibitions, racing events, even boxing all just to prove something I never even asked for.”I bit my lip softly.<Sienna’s POV "Yes." He nodded proudly. His eyes lit up like a kid who just got a toy. "I'm in grade." A big smile spread across my face when he said that. He was so proud of himself. It was really cute. "Whats your favorite subject in school?" "Drawing." He did not hesitate at all. I could tell he was excited. "I love drawing the ocean." His eyes sparkled when he talked about drawing. For a moment I forgot about his pain. "I like drawing dolphins." He smiled shyly. I could not help but laugh. "That's amazing." "When your knee gets better I would love to see your drawings." I really meant it. The thought of seeing his artwork made me happy. Reno's face lit up. He looked so
Sienna's POV The sky was nice and clear that day. Warm sunlight spread over the beach, making the white sand shine under my feet.After I helped Liliana clean up the house, I chose to go for a walk by the beach. William was mending a fence in the yard while Liliana gave water to the plants."I'm going to the beach for a while."Liliana grinned nicely. Her eyes watched me as I grabbed my hat."Okay. Don't forget to wear your hat."I gave a small nod before walking to the soft light sand. The nice sea wind touched my face with each step.Not far from the beach a group of kids was playing with a ball. Their happy giggles mixed well with the calm beat of the waves."Auntie Sienna!"One of the kids waved happily. His big grin made me grin right away."Come play with us!"I gave a quiet laugh. Their joy was hard to ignore."Sure."
Sienna's POV I stared at her for a few long moments. Feeling softly grew in my heartBefore I knew it, I held my arms close to her. The hug felt normal."Thanks," I said softly. My voice shook with emotion.She hugged me back and softly patted my back. The nice touch made the weight in my heart feel less."When your book is done, I wanna be the first one to read it." Hope shined in her eyes.A gentle giggle came from me. The idea didn't feel like a dream now."Hmm, deal." I grinned with the fresh tears still there."Liam can be number two," that thought seemed to feel right.Liliana acted like she was thinking hard. Her fun face made me grin even more."What about Will?" she said with a playful smile."My answer is easy." I laughed quietly."Will can be the third." My reply quickly made us both giggle.Our giggl
Sienna's POVThe kitchen was filled with the smell of butter since morning. The sunlight coming through the window made the wooden table look nice. The table was covered with flour, eggs, sugar and a big bowl of cake batter that Liliana and I were making together.I was wearing Liliana's apron with flowers on it. She was standing next to me slowly mixing the batter with a spoon."Be careful not to mix it fast." I started laughing. "I forgot that baking a cake is actually harder than writing a story."Liliana laughed too. "Of course it is. If your story is not good you can just erase it. If the cake batter is not good we have to eat it."Liliana and I were laughing together. The kitchen was feeling warm and happy. It had been a while since I laughed like that in the morning.I put vanilla in the bowl and slowly mixed the batter. My hands were still a little clumsy. I felt better than before.
Liam's POVI took a big breath. The air felt thick in my chest.I let out a deep breath as I tried to calm down. No answer could ever take the place of my boy.My heart thumped stronger with each tick of the clock. The judge at last started to read the decision."After looking at all the proof shown in this trial, this court finds a defendant Emily guilty beyond a reasonable doubt."Emily jumped up. Her voice rang out in the courtroom."No."The man in charge kept going without noticing her break. His look did not change at allThe court now gives the person a twenty year term in jail.The man hit the hammer. The loud noise bounced all around the room.Emily gave a loud scream. All calmness left her face."No.""I'm innocent.""You're all working together.""I'm the victim."Two guards
Liam's POV The day I had been looking for had at last come. I stood by the courthouse in a black suit that felt more heavy than ever under the gray morning sky. The clouds were low over the house, showing the heaviness pushing on my chest. My lawyer stood next to me, neatly arranging a folder full of papers. "Mr. Liam." I turned to look at him. His face stayed calm and proper. "All the evidence is ready." I gave a tiny nod. My voice came out softer than I thought. "I hope this ends today." We walked in the court room together. The place was already full of lawyers, Emily's lawyer, news people, and the people who had been asked to speak. I picked a spot in the first row. My eyes quickly looked for Emily. A side door opened a bit later. Two cops guided her in with cuffs locked on her wrists.
Sienna's POV Liam’s car moved slowly toward Noah’s school. The morning air was still fresh, the sky a clear blue without even a trace of dark clouds, as if it knew today was going to matter. Noah sat in the back seat, clutching his blue bag tightly the bag that held a gift for Bam. He looked
Emily's POV “Yes,” Willy replied. “The contract is substantial. The exposure is wide. This project ” I stopped hearing the rest. Life Techno Group. Liam’s company. My heart beat faster. Then, without holding back, a corner of my lips lifted. Slow
Sienna's POV Liam stepped closer, placing a hand on Noah’s shoulder, his gaze full of pride. “You did great today.”Noah smiled shyly, then looked at Bam, who stood a few steps away from us, clutching his new bag tightly. Without hesitation, Noah reached for Bam’s hand and said, “Come on
Sienna's POV The room was already dark when I finished placing the book I’d been reading on the nightstand beside the bed. The soft patter of rain outside the window made everything feel calm, as if the world itself was taking a long breath before sleep. Noah had been fast asleep for ne







