MasukNight had fallen.Inside the apartment, the living room lights were still on. But there was no sound of children laughing. No small footsteps running around.Everyone was already asleep.Camelia sat on the sofa. Her body leaned back weakly. Her hand held her phone, but the screen had long gone dark.Several times… the phone had vibrated earlier.Calvin’s name appeared again and again. But she did not answer a single call.“I don’t want to talk to you…” she whispered softly.Her eyes felt heavy. But not because she was sleepy. Rather because she was tired… emotionally.“Why does it have to be like this…” she murmured faintly.She lowered her head. Her fingertips unconsciously gripped the fabric of her clothes.“I almost…” her breath trembled. “I almost believed again…”Almost. Almost opened her heart again.But the truth she heard that afternoon… felt like a hard slap.“So all of that… was just your game, wasn’t it…” her voice grew smaller.She let out a small laugh.“Forcing me to sta
Chapter 98The clock on the office wall showed five in the afternoon.One by one, the employees began to leave the room. The atmosphere, which had been full of activity since morning, slowly became quieter.Inside Calvin’s office, Camelia closed her laptop slowly.Her hand paused for a moment on the desk. She took a deep breath. The first day of work felt much longer than she had imagined.“Today was very tiring…” she murmured softly.She stood up, tidying several documents on the desk. Her movements were neat, organized. However, her mind was not fully there.Suddenly, the image from earlier that afternoon appeared again. Calvin’s gaze. The way he fed her. And… that kiss on her forehead.Camelia let out a long breath. Her hand unconsciously touched her own chest.“Why did it turn out like this…” she whispered.She shook her head quickly. As if trying to chase those feelings away. “That’s enough.” She picked up her bag.The day was over. She just wanted to go home. But as she stepped
Chapter 97The meeting ended exactly at 11:45 a.m.One by one, the clients stood up, shaking Calvin’s hand with satisfied expressions. The atmosphere, which had been tense, became more relaxed. Some of them even smiled broadly, clearly pleased with how the deal had gone.“A pleasant collaboration, Mr. Calvin,” one of them said.Calvin gave a slight nod. “Likewise.”Camelia stood beside him, tidying up the documents that had been used. Her movements were quick, practiced, without much talk.Once everyone had left, the room became quieter.Camelia let out a soft breath. “Finally finished…” she murmured. She turned, about to return to the workspace—But her phone vibrated. The name that appeared on the screen made her pause slightly.Who else but Revan. She hesitated for a moment… then answered.“Hello?”“Finished with the meeting?” Revan’s voice was heard from the other side.“Yes, just now.”“Good,” Revan replied. “Have you eaten?”Camelia glanced at the clock. “Not yet.”“Then let’s h
Chapter 96The clock on the office wall showed 08:55 a.m.The atmosphere on the top floor of Calvin’s company had already started to get busy. Several staff members walked back and forth, carrying documents, speaking quickly, and occasionally glancing toward the main office.Inside that room, Camelia stood beside the desk, rechecking the files that would be brought to the meeting.Her hands moved quickly, neatly, and in order. Her face was serious. She tried to stay focused. But her mind… was not entirely there.Every now and then, the memory from earlier that morning resurfaced. About Calvin. About the children. And about those words.“I will chase you, Camelia… even for ten years, I can do it.”Camelia let out a slow breath. “Focus…” she murmured.On the other side of the room, Calvin stood in front of a large mirror. He was already wearing the suit that Camelia had chosen earlier. His hair was neat. His appearance was perfect as usual.However, he frowned slightly. The tie around h
Chapter 95Morning came with a softer light than usual. Sunlight slipped through the gaps in the curtains, falling onto the living room floor of Camelia’s apartment.The atmosphere had been busy since earlier.Aurora stood in front of a small mirror, fixing the ribbon in her hair. Meanwhile, Daven was busy putting books into his bag, though several times he put the wrong ones in.“Ma! Is this a math book or a drawing book?” Daven asked, confused.Camelia, who was putting on her shoes, only glanced briefly. “That’s math. Don’t mix it up again like yesterday.”“Oh…” Daven nodded, then quickly replaced it.Camelia stood up, straightening her shirt. Today was her first day truly working at Calvin’s office.For some reason… her feelings were mixed.“Are you ready?” she asked.“Ready!” Aurora and Daven answered at the same time.Before they could leave—The doorbell rang.Ding dong.Daven immediately ran. “I’ll open it!”“Slow down!” Camelia called out.The door opened. And there—Revan stoo
The night grew later. The clock on the wall already showed nearly ten when the atmosphere in the apartment began to feel warmer than before.Aurora was still sitting on the floor, hugging her new doll. Meanwhile, Daven was busy playing with his remote-control car, steering it here and there.“Look, Ma! It can turn!” Daven exclaimed, his eyes sparkling.Camelia smiled faintly. “Yes, be careful not to crash it.”On the other side, Calvin stood watching. His hands were in his pockets, but his eyes never left the two children.Something trembled inside his chest.Aurora suddenly turned. “Uncle…”Calvin immediately responded. “Yes, sweetheart?”“Will you come here again tomorrow?” she asked innocently.The question made Calvin fall silent for a moment. A small smile appeared on his face. “Yes, if I’m allowed, Uncle will definitely come.”Daven immediately chimed in, “Yes, of course, because Uncle is a good person, so Aurora and I allow Uncle to come. But you have to bring toys again!”Came
Chapter 33The ballroom lights were still bright when Juna returned to stand beside Camelia. Soft music flowed, the guests’ conversations blending into one. Camelia tried to appear calm, even though her heart had yet to steady itself.Juna glanced sideways, then his gaze stopped at Camelia’s neck.
Chapter 47That afternoon, Calvin’s hospital room felt quiet. Mira had just gone home for a while, while Samantha went out to buy something. For the first time since being hospitalized, Calvin was truly alone.He leaned against the bed while playing with his phone.Work notifications kept coming in
Chapter 31Inside the taxi, Camelia sat leaning back against the seat, the window slightly open. The air brushed against her neck, making her reflexively pull the collar of her jacket higher. Her fingers touched the skin beneath her ear, right at the spot where Calvin’s kiss had been earlier.“Why
Chapter 35The taxi stopped in front of the apartment that Camelia knew all too well. The building lights were still on, just like six years ago. Only her feelings were different.“We’ve arrived,” Camelia said softly.Calvin did not respond. His head drooped, his heavy body leaning against her. The







