CassandraI still hadn’t calmed down after meeting him. Inside the car, I kept silent, staring at the bright sky that did nothing to ease my heart.When we finally arrived home, I looked at Miles gently, trying to hide the turmoil within me.Honestly, at that moment my eyes were trembling, and I thought I was going to cry with all the mixed thoughts swirling around. I imagined everything that frightened and tormented me, like if Miles ever found out that it was his father.Then they would be together, and he would be happy without me, because sometimes I think I’m not a good mother to him.“Milo, go with Genna. There’s cake you like in the fridge.”I softly touched his head. Without asking anything, Miles immediately followed Genna.Since long ago, I’ve felt that Miles acts more mature than other children his age. He understands me well, and without a single question, he gives me space to be alone.Once Miles was far enough from me, I let out a long sigh and walked slowly inside. But
CassandraI wanted to leave this city as soon as possible, a place that only gave me bitter feelings. But what I needed even more was Miles’s health. As long as everything was fine, I could avoid unnecessary trouble.It had happened several years ago. The people who disliked me and looked down on me with such disdain surely wouldn’t remember me anymore.I praised myself for being able to manage so well. Now, we were at the hospital. It had been such a long time since I had last been here, and quite a lot had changed.That remarkable doctor happened to be here for some matters. He was highly respected and truly appeared so important.The doctor was observing Miles, who sat before him with an adorably childlike demeanor. A little while ago, he had already conducted an examination.“I will run a blood test and check his bone marrow sample again.”Although I nodded at that moment, I felt an overwhelming anxiety. Every time it was done, Miles would have a dark expression. I knew, it must b
POV 3“Welcome, Sir.”Sebastian ignored the maid who had just greeted him at the house, even though he had known her for a long time.He entered with a feeling of discomfort. As usual, this place wasn’t good for him, the air felt so dry it was as if he couldn’t breathe.Coming here was like a punishment for him, but he couldn’t keep ignoring his grandfather. As he reached the dining room, Sebastian saw his grandfather and his mother already there.Despite his discomfort, he sat down at a spot far from them, which immediately drew looks of disapproval on their faces.He ate the dinner set before him without enthusiasm. Sebastian was merely waiting for the right moment to leave this place. Maybe just a few bites, more than that, he didn’t want to hear the kind of arguments that could easily turn into war.“You must be very busy, since I heard there’s a problem at one of the company’s branches.”Anderson looked at him with his usual hostility. Everyone already knew that he considered Seb
POV 3She stared at herself in the mirror. This uncomfortable feeling was tormenting her, as if forcing her to release everything she had been holding back all this time.Every moment felt unbearably heavy because of her lover’s indifference. Sebastian’s struggle for her now seemed like nothing but empty words. A man who once could do anything for her, now didn’t even want to always be by her side.If that accident had never happened, she would have already married Bastian. Remembering everything she had gone through, the pain made her blood boil.“It should have been him in that accident…” she muttered in frustration.She had planned this for years, yet even now she still hadn’t obtained what she desired. Seducing the man with her gentle demeanor and the wounds she carried had worked perfectly.But now, everything seemed to have turned against her, becoming her own torment. The gifts from Sebastian still came, but whenever he handed them to her, his expression was no longer as bright
SebastianJust seeing him made my blood boil. I was easily provoked whenever I faced him.From the very first meeting with that man, I knew he had an interest in Cassandra. The way he spoke, his attitude, and the look in his eyes that refused to accept things at that moment.My marriage to Cassandra was never my choice. It was all because of Grandfather and the circumstances that happened. If only Isabella hadn’t had the accident, then we would have married without involving Cassandra.But there was a time when I was truly forced to pick her up because Grandfather demanded that I come with her. Wanting to get it all over with quickly, I went to her campus then, and that’s how I met that man who blocked me.I remember his words back then, asking Cassandra if she was really sure about stopping her studies. The way he interfered was so irritating. As if he knew exactly what should be done.I told him he knew nothing, and I thought their friendship had ended. But until before Cassandra’s
Dylan“Why did you do it?”Today I realized that someone had been watching me. Since I often deal with people who have legal troubles, I’ve become more sensitive than most.I have the experience and the skill. So when I noticed someone following me to observe what I was doing, the first thing I did was find the right moment to catch him.I succeeded, and eventually found out who had sent that man.Nothing could make me feel such intense anger and disgust except for that man. And I didn’t even care that his secretary tried to block me; he was incapable of acting.But look at that faint smile on his face. From the very beginning, I knew he was a bastard. Every decision he made never took others into consideration.Thinking about the terrible things he did to Cassandra, he gave her hell. He should already be in hell himself.“What do you mean, Mr. Kingsley?” Sebastian asked in a flat voice, as if he had no idea what I meant.He was used to handling things in his own rotten way, and with