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I stared at the empty food container Noah had brought. I had no plans to eat it when I found out it was from my useless father; if only he hadn’t stopped me from throwing it in the trash.I was so damn furious. I wanted to smash everything I could see and touch. But I chose to calm myself by looking at Noah’s gentle and lovely face. I didn’t want to scare him.Everything came rushing back to me, vivid and merciless, as if it had all happened just yesterday.If he thought he could make up for all his shortcomings, it was already too late. He would never be able to undo all the pain he put me and my mother through.I would never forgive him. Even if he died, I knew I would not shed a single tear at his funeral. He doesn’t deserve any of my emotions aside from rage.I did not even remember how I managed to get back to my condo. My body moved on its own, but my mind was still trapped in the past, replaying every ugly memory onI stood outside my parents’ bedroom, my back pressed to the wall, listening to their shouting seep through the door.“Who was the girl you were with?” my mom yelled, her voice cracking halfway through. “Tell me. Is she one of your mistresses too?” “What nonsense are you spewing now?” Dad snapped back. “Didn’t we already talk about this? You want me to stay in this house, right? Then don’t fucking meddle in what I do!”“Are you really never going to change?” she asked, her voice trembling now.“What do you expect me to do? Put up with you?” he laughed. “You’re fucking boring as hell. You can’t even please me. All you ever give me is stress. I regret fucking marrying you!”A moment of silence followed.I wasn’t the one being shouted at, but my chest still ached as if every word had struck me instead. I could imagine my mom standing there, trying to hold herself together.“Don’t you feel even an ounce of pity for your child? If not for me, then at least do it for our child, Clyden…”“Pi
KAYDENI stared at the empty food container Noah had brought. I had no plans to eat it when I found out it was from my useless father; if only he hadn’t stopped me from throwing it in the trash.I was so damn furious. I wanted to smash everything I could see and touch. But I chose to calm myself by looking at Noah’s gentle and lovely face. I didn’t want to scare him.Everything came rushing back to me, vivid and merciless, as if it had all happened just yesterday.If he thought he could make up for all his shortcomings, it was already too late. He would never be able to undo all the pain he put me and my mother through.I would never forgive him. Even if he died, I knew I would not shed a single tear at his funeral. He doesn’t deserve any of my emotions aside from rage.I did not even remember how I managed to get back to my condo. My body moved on its own, but my mind was still trapped in the past, replaying every ugly memory on
Before noon, I left the mansion to deliver the food to Kayden at his office.I pressed the button for his office floor. When the elevator doors opened, I stepped out. I ran into his secretary in the hallway; he smiled at me and bowed his head.I used to visit him back when we were together, and they always assumed I was just a friend dropping by.I stopped in front of his office and hesitated to open it. The last time I went inside, it traumatized me.I took a deep breath before I grabbed the door handle and twisted it open.My eyes immediately landed on his desk. All his attention was fixed on the laptop in front of him. He looked so serious that his usual stern expression made him appear intimidating.“Didn’t I tell you to knock before coming in?” His voice was cold, tinged with annoyance.I stayed silent until he lifted his gaze. His thick brows were drawn together, and his expression was almost ready to snap at whoever had intruded—until he realized it was me.His expression slowl
NOAHI parked my car in the garage and stepped out. I had nothing planned for today, so I figured I might as well visit Mom and check on her.The moment I stepped into the living room, a maid approached me.“Good morning, Sir Noah,” she greeted politely.“Morning,” I replied. “Do you know where Mom is?”“She’s in the kitchen, sir.”I nodded and made my way there. I was standing by the doorway when I caught sight of her and her husband, laughing and teasing each other as they cooked. Their backs were turned to me, completely unaware of my presence.I cleared my throat to get their attention. When they turned around, I immediately plastered a smile on my face.“Hey, Mom,” I greeted as I walked closer.I didn’t miss the surprise and excitement that lit up her eyes the moment she saw me.“Hey, son. You didn’t tell me you were coming,” she said warmly.She set the ladle aside and wiped her hands on the apron she was wearing. I leaned closer and hugged her. When I pulled away, my gaze brief
KAYDEN My plans were successful. I deliberately left my wristwatch at his place so I’d have another excuse to see him again. I hid it in his bathroom so he wouldn’t see it right away, and we’d have an excuse to meet again and again. The thing is, he insisted on buying me a new one, so I agreed. I wasn’t also telling the truth when I said I didn’t have my cards. I simply wanted to be with him, and now, here we were. “Do you like this one?” he asked, lifting a watch from the display and holding it out for me to see. I glanced at it briefly, then looked back at him. “Whichever you prefer.” As long as it came from him, I knew I’d like it. I always would. He pulled off his shades, and his brows drew together as he fixed me with a piercing look. I bit back a smile. God, he looked so fucking adorable even when he was clearly annoyed. “What do you mean by ‘whichever you prefer’?” he asked. “I’m not the one who’s going to wear this.” I shrugged, unfazed. “You didn’t even ask me if I
I was startled awake by the loud, continuous ringing of the doorbell. My eyes barely wanted to open as I dragged myself out of the room. Who’s bold enough to disturb me at this hour?When I opened the door, two familiar faces were standing there.“Hey, dude!”“'Sup, Noah.”They didn’t even wait to be invited in. They tapped my shoulder before heading straight inside, as if this was their house. I watched as they settled comfortably on the couch and placed the food they brought on the table.I frowned and shook my head.“We brought food,” Zade said with a grin that promised an insult to follow, “because we know you’re too lazy to cook for us.”I stepped closer to them. “What the hell? Why are you here? Did I tell you to come over?”Had we arranged something I completely forgot?“No,” Zade replied right away. “We did say we’d come, but you didn’t see it because you never read the group chat.”I sighed. “Do you guys know today is my day off?” I sat at the other end of the couch and leane







