MasukLiam’s POV
The clock on the nightstand read five in the morning when I woke up. The house was silent, yet my chest felt unbearably heavy. This unease wasn't like the usual kind. It was sharper, gnawing at me as though something was wrong.I sat at the edge of the bed, running both hands over my face. Normally, I would fall back asleep after waking this early, but not this time. My body refused. There was a pull—an invisible alarm screaming inside me. I got up, walked to the window, aSienna's POV “Tomorrow?” I repeated softly.He nodded. “We’re not just going to wait.”That brought me a tiny feeling of peace, at least we wouldn't just stay put.I looked back at the window. The city lights looked more bright now, the streets were more quiet as the night came fully in. With it, the dark in my heart got clearer.I didn’t know what we might see. I didn’t know what Noah had truly been up to. But one thing was for sure, I wouldn’t stop till I found an answer.When the car halted in front of a house, I stepped out without waiting for Liam to open the door. My steps were really fast like I was running from something. It was just my own thoughts that were scaring me.This house is usually a safe place.Tonight everything felt really different.I went inside. Grabbed my phone right away.
Sienna's POV “Rachel looked unsure,” I said gently. “Like she was thinking before she replied.”I opened my eyes and looked at Liam again.“And Emily,” my voice dropped, “she was too calm.”That was what unsettled me the most.Emily didn't seem shocked, didn't worry, and didn't ask about anything.It was like she knew all of this from the start.I bit my lip.“Liam, I’m scared.”My hand quickly went for my husband's arm.“There’s something wrong.”My heart started racing again.“Noah wouldn’t just disappear without a reason.”I recalled his face from the last few days, marks, tiredness and that blank stare in his eyes. All at once felt much more scary now“What is he really doing out there?” I whispered.Liam finally let out a long breath.“Sienna.”His voice was cal
Sienna's POV The car went from the fancy area, but my mind stayed back there in that big room on Rachel’s face and really on one person who had never really vanished from my mind.Emily.I looked right in front of me, but what I saw was not the town roads, it was pieces of the past pushing their way back into now.“Liam,” my voice finally broke, soft but strained.Liam, who was driving, just looked at me quickly. “What?”I took a big breath trying to sort my jumbled thoughts."Do you think I stopped, then faced him, that world can be so tiny?"He didn’t answer right away.I continued, my voice trembling slightly."Of all the folks, why does it have to be her?"My hands clenched in my lap. “Why Emily?”Her name tasted bitter on my tongue.“It’s been over ten years,” I said softly. “I thought all was
Rachel'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 Noah giggled. “Daddy is important. Mommy too.”I laughed softly. “Then that makes Noah the most important.”“Why?” Noah moved closer, his eyes bright with curiosity.“Because you’re the one who makes this house lively,” I said, taking his hand and pulling him closer
Sienna's POV I shifted slightly so I was facing him. “I told you before, didn’t I? I don’t want to keep living as if Emily can destroy everything we’ve worked to fix. If I’m always afraid, always angry, then she wins.”Liam fell silent, as if my words were sinking straight into him.
Sienna's POV My thoughts drifted back to Liam. The way his voice had sounded earlier. Calm. Trusting. Not interrogating, not controlling, just present. I realized how rare that feeling was: being supported without being watched. It gave me a kind of courage I hadn’t not
Sienna's POV The trip home felt very different from the journey earlier. Back then, I had been filled with nerves and worry, as if I were about to face the biggest test of my life. Now, my chest felt lighter instead. There was space, there was light, and something was slowly growing, somethi







