LOGINGabriel’s P.O.V.I clenched my jaw so hard that I almost ground my molars while watching the video that the investigator that I hired to follow Lauren all the time sent me a few minutes ago.The audio wasn’t clear because of the distance between them, but the investigator managed to get a clear view of everything that happened between them.The whole romantic setup at the beach was already an eyesore to me, but what left me breathless and with a sharp pain in my chest was the way she melted in his embrace.That kiss, the way Vincent held her tightly against his body yet so gently…The way Lauren’s hand moved on his back…The passion and the commitment of that kiss…Everything was like a sharp jab in my heart.How could she kiss another man like this?I knew that they had been together for more than two years before that accident, but she married me after that.She took care of me, and I knew that she also loved me.How could she throw away three years of our companionship like this?I
Lauren’s P.O.V. (Continued)“You… you heard us?” I asked her, my eyes wide in astonishment.Heat rushed to my cheeks instantly.That night, Joyce and I talked about so many stupid things- boys, dreams, and so many cheesy things.Vincent chuckled teasingly and kissed behind my ear.The movement was soft and gentle, but it only made me feel a bit giddy.I wanted this moment to last a bit longer.“I bit.” He whispered, his lips still brushing my skin.“But enough to know about your dreams, and about your expectation for the first proposal….. your first date…. The setting…. The wedding…” he continued with small pauses from time to time.I just heard him, feeling the pleasure that his soft lips and hot breath gave to me.The weather was still so cold, but the warmth of his embrace made me press my back to his chest more.Every word that left his mouth made my heart beat a little faster.“This was what I wanted to prepare for your birthday that year.” He continued murmuring, the tip of his
Lauren’s P.O.V.“Why are you so secretive today?” I asked Vincent amusingly, walking beside me while holding his hand.“What’s the rush, my love? I am not going to sell you away, okay?" He answered, still keeping that mysterious smile dancing on his lips.I still looked amusingly at him, but was enjoying the evening breeze.He brought me to Rockaways, and he brought me here straight from my company’s lab.I was still in the same semi-formal attire that I had all day.The only good thing was that I was not reeking of sweat.He slowly reached for my hair, making me raise my brows curiously.He pulled away my hairband, setting my hair loose.“Hey!” I protested when the wind brushed my hair on my face.He chuckled and slowly moved his hair from my face behind my ear.“You look more beautiful with loose hair.” He remarked, but my heart skipped a beat at the intensity of his gaze.I smiled shyly this time and looked in the other direction.It was one of the beaches around New York.I rememb
Lauren’s P.O.V. (Continued)“Your worry is right, bro, but I am not someone who can let anyone dictate her life, and.” I paused and rubbed my nose on his chest.“It’s not like Vincent doesn’t know his mother or me. He also knows about her mother’s desire and about my dreams. If he still waited for me to come back, and now is determined to marry me, I guess, he is worthy of me,”He didn’t say anything after I finished stating my opinion about the whole situation.I am not a naïve girl who believes that love can change the world or that love is enough to spend her life with the person she loves.Having a love interest is different from being married.So, yes…I said yes to Vincent’s proposal after considering every fact.My marriage to Gabriel had already left a bitterness in my heart.So, even before I got my memories back, I knew that I wouldn’t be able to accept anyone without giving proper thoughts.The silence in the room was comforting.Caellum’s heartbeat almost made me sleepy, t
Lauren’s P.O.V.“Are you really going to marry Vincent?” I looked at my brother with raised brows while taking the glass of warm milk.We were still in the hospital.I didn’t tell them why I am still here when I can go back home at any time.“I mean, you have been with him for so long. You can look to other options, too.” He spoke nonchalantly, but in a very low voice, and kept moving his shoulders up and down.I almost choked on the milk as I was drinking when he spoke further.I coughed hard, almost pushing the milk into my lungs.He immediately patted my back while I stared at him in disbelief, coughing so hard that my vision blurred.He looked worried, but there was no guilt on his face. He took the class from me and continued patting my back to comfort me.I wanted to ask him if he forgot to take his medicine today or if he had knocked his head somewhere.The milk came back to both my mouth and nose, which made my condition worse.He gave me some tissues to wipe my nose and mouth
Lauren’s P.O.V. (Continued)I smirked internally when he recomposed himself within a few seconds.He was still too late to hide it from Caellum and me.“What about him? Di…did you remember something from that time?” he asked me expectantly.“Nah! I only have some fragments of those memories, and after meeting you, I remembered him.” I answered nonchalantly.His expression didn’t change, but his fist, resting at the edge of the bed, turned white.“Tell me something about those days, Liam.” I asked him, and he immediately frowned.“Maybe any of those memories come back,” I remarked while shrugging my shoulders, looking at him expectantly.He gulped hard and took a deep breath before his eyes went into a daze.“All the children and the staff in the orphanage called you 'firecracker' because of your fiery temper, you know,” he spoke in a state of daze.I smiled without changing my expression.He was right.But I just listened to him with a curious expression filled with excitement.“You n
Gabriel’s P.O.V. (Continued)“Uhhhhh….. nothing important, Mr. Westfield. I heard her calling a few people to discuss her condition, but most of the time, she went through her phone all day long.” Gloria answered me in the same way after putting the glass on the nightstand and collecting the tray w
Lauren’s P.O.V.My heels clicked against the hard marble, echoing each step too loudly as if the space wanted the whole building to hear it.I kept my shoulder straight and walked downstairs without any hesitation.This was my territory.Here, I answered no one.I stopped at the entrance of Basemen
Lauren’s P.O.V.“Good morning, bro,” I greeted Caellum while taking my chair beside the dining table.“Are you going to the lab today again?” He asked me worriedly, and I nodded in response while a maid poured a glass of milk for me.I didn’t like having coffee or tea in the morning.“You are tirin
Gabriel’s P.O.V.“You’re home.” I smiled tiredly when Celia welcomed me with a soft smile.I put down my suit jacket on the backrest of the couch and crouched in front of her wheelchair.“Why are you still awake? It’s past midnight, love.” I asked her in concern, taking her hand in mine.“I was wai







