Serena POVThe moment I entered Leopold's room, it was like I had just found a place that truly made me feel safe. Kevin was just a shadow that was sinking further and further behind. I was determined not to get stuck with a rude man like him.Leopold didn't utter a single word, but his eyes were full of questions. However, instead of asking, he hugged me. That was enough for me for now. I just needed his presence.“Babe…” I crawled up and put my hands around his neck, trying to reach his kisses. “Kiss me, please.”There was hesitation in his eyes, but only for a moment. Without hesitation, Leopold hugged me tightly and kissed me back.That was precisely what I wanted. Leopold's kiss, to erase the traces of the nightmare Kevin had left behind.Leopold embraced my body on the bed. The warmth of his embrace brought a sense of security that encompassed my entire being. His kiss never broke. Instead, it deepened and deepened.Between the gentleness of his touch and his hot skin, there was
Leopold POV Serena looked at me with a mixed expression of surprise and excitement as I walked into her hotel room. The fragrant scent of aromatherapy enveloped the room, creating a calm yet tense atmosphere between us. “I didn't expect you to come,” she hisses softly, her voice trembling with the intimacy created between us. I felt a rapid throbbing in my chest as I approached her, feeling the warmth of her body radiate despite the distance between us being only a few steps. She took off the hotel kimono, leaving her in just a gray lace bra and panties that complemented her natural beauty. “Babe, you send messages like that. You think I can just stay where I am?” I said, trying to hold back the wave of emotions that swept through me. My hand gently stroked her beautifully flowing black hair. And for a moment, I couldn't take my eyes off her seductive hips. I still remembered how surprised I was when I received her message as I was eating my breakfast. At first, I ignored it, thi
Serena POV I stopped in the lobby, and my seconds stopped when my eyes met Leopold and Amanda. The sight tore at my heart. It was as if an infinite weight were pressing down on me and crushing me. I tried to avert my eyes, but the image of Leopold with Amanda fused in my mind like an eternal mark. Like a masochist, I couldn't take my eyes off them. Glued to the center of the lobby, Leopold and Amanda are outside. There was no distance between the two, who looked good to each other. It tore my heart even deeper.If there were eyes watching, they would have thought they were a happy couple expecting their baby.I should have left, but there seemed to be a force holding my feet in place.My eyes widened when I saw Leopold touch Amanda's back. It was a touch I had once felt, one I would rather not share with another woman.Leopold once claimed my body as his own, and I gave it to him knowingly. I wanted to scream in front of Amanda to claim Leopold as mine so that no other woman could h
Leopold POVStupid…. Stupid… Stupid.I felt like a fool who had just realized his stupidity. Really, what I said earlier was not appropriate for a woman with an excellent education. Even worse, I had intentionally hurt Serena's feelings. I really didn't mean to lower her self-esteem. Not at all.I wished I could turn back time, go back an hour, and swallow all those harsh words. I should have taken Serena to my penthouse—maybe even locked her up there. Not only that, but I didn't want to lose track of her.But right now, I felt like a savage man who claimed this relationship was all about lust.Amanda was always the source of trouble. I accidentally bumped into her when I returned to the office. Amanda immediately started talking to me, showing me the ultrasound results. She even forced me to go shopping for baby clothes.I refused, but Amanda continued to use the baby as a tool to influence me.I don't know if it's because of my weakness, but when I'm choosing baby clothes, there's a
Serena POVI flatly stare at the ceiling of the living room, trying to hold back my mounting emotions. This weekend, I decided to let loose and wore only black lingerie without a bra. And a black lacy thong that only barely covered my pussy. I was really too lazy to dress properly because my body felt hot when the thick fabrics of the clothes touched my skin.Renesmee sat beside me; the silence between us was heavy. She didn't speak, but the expression on her face was enough to express the same concern that was inside me.“If you want to say, 'I've told you', I would rather not hear it. I know I was wrong.” My voice trembled with the disappointment that crept into my heart.Renesmee scooted closer, her eyes trying to catch the expression on my face. “I just want a drink,” she mumbled, trying to distract from my sadness.I smiled weakly, attempting to cover up my chaotic feelings. However, the silence between us seemed to encourage us to contemplate what was really going on. Without a
Leopold POVAmanda and I often bumped into each other, as we were both assigned to the tax branch office in the same building. Even if I avoided her, Amanda always had a way to get me to meet her.But it wasn't Amanda who gave me a headache. It was Serena.I met Serena at the office, and it seemed like she was still on strike against me. I had apologized, though I didn't really understand the reason for the apology.As the office was getting quiet in the evening, I decided to go home. Only Sarah and Serena were still there, as they were busy with the month-end report.I walked up to Serena, but she looked at me with an expression that made me feel as if she wanted to tear me alive. I chose not to bother her and decided to go home. My tired body needed rest to relieve the growing headache.Despite the desire to be with Serena, I didn't mind spending tonight alone. It's been a while since I was truly alone.The image of a cozy bed filled my mind. And my mind began to drift, thinking tha
Serena POVI had to drive Leopold back to the office. Our steps halted before the open entrance, greeting us with the usual aura of bustle. The surrounding air was tense, reflecting the commotion that had just taken place.The wound on Leopold's face glowed a red color that contrasted with his tan skin. The fight with Uncle Frederick made him look fragile, even though his body was still upright.Love can be an intoxicating poison, making people do things beyond reason. And love in the wrong place transforms into a disaster that destroys everything.Like others, I also got entangled in the same web of emotions. I should have been able to stay away from Leopold, but seeing his injuries made my heart tremble, forcing me to stay by his side.Uncle Frederick was waiting in the office lobby. Despite my hesitation, I couldn't avoid this meeting. When I arrived, the scene I encountered was unexpected: Uncle Frederick angrily attacked Leopold.“Why didn't you hit him back?” I asked, trying to
Leopold POV“Goddamn it!” I yelled, hurling the glass across the kitchen island, watching it shatter into a thousand pieces upon hitting the floor. It joined the shards of a beer bottle already broken from my previous outburst.Why do we have to mess everything up?I can't shake Serena from my mind. Her wounded expression was haunting me, her confession echoing in my head, refusing to be pushed away.“Argh…” I punched the wall, ignoring the blood oozing from my bruised knuckles, just another casualty of my rage. How did it come to this? I yanked at my hair, hoping desperately that this chaos was nothing but a nightmare from which I'd soon wake.Of all the people in the world, Serena was the last one I wanted to hurt. Yet tonight, I've managed just that.I never wanted Serena to love me. She shouldn't have fallen for me. She despises cheaters, and she knows I've been toying with Erna behind Amanda's back. Whatever the reasons, it still amounts to betrayal. It should have been enough t