LOGINSienna’s POV
I moved to the tiny kitchen, pulled out a clean glass, and filled it with water. My motions were stiff, mechanical, like a machine. I drank half of it down, hoping the cold liquid would extinguish the fire raging in me, but it only left a bitter taste on my tongue.The waves of memory crashed again. I remembered how that sofa once held our laughter, where we shared trivial stories until late at night. And now, he sat there again, not with laughter, but with silence heavRachel'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.
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 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
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







