MasukDylan“I already told you, if you’re meeting, don’t meet me.”This frustration made me run my fingers roughly through my hair.Seeing my father and mother looking shocked at the outburst I had just thrown, I looked away, forcing myself not to overreact.“You’d be better off traveling the world again and doing something than trying to drag me into this.”Just a few minutes of being here and I already felt terrible. Apparently, I still couldn’t forgive them, still harboring so much anger.Fuck. I thought I was doing okay. My feelings for Cassandra weren’t what they used to be, though it still hurt.But I could handle my life just fine. I was even thinking maybe I’d start a new relationship soon.Yet my heart was still full of doubt, even if I acted a little like an asshole.“Dylan, at least we can have dinner together,” my mother pleaded.“Mom, didn’t you hear what I said?” I clenched my fists. “I don’t want to hate you this deeply, so please, just go.”I saw the sadness in her eyes, bu
CassandraThe year had changed, as had the months. Each passing moment brought a variety of feelings, but I can say that I was handling them better.Sometimes I would meet Julie. She greeted me and behaved in a way very different from how she had treated me before. But I still remained cautious.Sometimes, after seeing Julie, I would encounter Alex. Honestly, the situation was a little funny, and a little annoying.Meeting people who were connected to me and had unfinished business with me. Our relationship could be described as very awkward, not exactly enjoyable.But I felt calmer while keeping an eye on what they might do next. So far, they had kept their word and hadn’t interfered.I heard some news that the Wilson family was facing a major problem. The news had spread, and the head of the Wilson family was trying to find a lawyer who could help fight the Monclaire family.With all the evidence that the Monclaire family possessed, lawyers were avoiding taking the case. They would
POV 3“Uh?”Sebastian sat up, confused, looking around for a few seconds, and for the first time, he realized he had slept next to Miles.He had often imagined the moment he would sleep beside his son, and now it had truly happened. Still in disbelief, Sebastian slowly touched Miles’s cheek.Soft and warm.He smiled.This was reality.Sebastian didn’t move from his spot for quite a while. He still remembered last night when they celebrated the New Year. He had woken Miles, and together they set off fireworks.When the event ended, Miles had asked Sebastian to stay with him until he fell asleep again. It was always a joy for him to be close to Miles.At that time, Sebastian already knew that after making sure Miles was asleep, he would have to leave. Cassandra surely wouldn’t give him permission.Sebastian had done so many things trying to make up for his terrible past, yet it was still not enough.He knew he had to truly try in order to break through.Letting him sleep next to Miles w
CassandraThe days passed very quickly, until at last I welcomed Genna’s arrival. To me, the vacation she took felt very short; she didn’t even spend New Year’s Eve with her family.Not wanting to be cruel, I felt guilty.“Genna, I’m truly fine here. You can go back and spend New Year’s Eve with your family.”She looked at me and smiled. “It’s already too late, Miss. Tonight is New Year’s Eve. Besides, my family members each have their own events.” Her eyes shifted briefly. “It turns out my grandchild is already a teenager, she has plans with her friends and her partner. There are office events and so on.”Genna is a kind person. She spoke to ease the guilt I felt, even though I knew she had several grandchildren who were still young.I wanted to help carry her things, but she stopped me. Even though she was already old, she moved briskly. Then, with several boxes already on the table, she looked at me.“I brought lots of gifts for you, Miss, and for Miles.”Now the atmosphere truly f
SebastianRestlessness immediately consumed me when I received the report that my mother had left the house. Before the news even spread, Grandpa immediately ordered people to look for her.It didn’t take long to find her, but it really made me angry and anxious because she was meeting with Cassandra and Miles.It’s something that had been repeatedly warned against, and she still did it. It means she wants me to act even more cruelly.I got my car and drove off at top speed. I was afraid that if I didn’t arrive on time and my mother had caused a huge mess, then aaaa… it would be the same as being cruel to Cassandra again.When I arrived there, I clenched my fists tightly, thinking I would immediately see her doing something cruel to Cassandra and Miles, and then my anger would explode at her. But it seemed that the atmosphere was a little different.Even though I heard that Miles was being gentle with my mother, calling her “grandma”…Fuck, I had so many mixed thoughts. Hopes that fel
CassandraSeeing her, I was truly shocked. Then the woman pulled Nia’s hair even harder, forcing her backward until she lost her balance and fell.“OUCH!”“Who are you?!”I looked at Nia, who was stunned by the woman who had helped me. It wasn’t only Nia who was shocked, I was too.Nia knew that my relationship with Julie had never been good. There was even a time when Nia saw Julie scolding me relentlessly. At that time, I couldn’t protect myself at all and could only accept everything she said.Remembering it still felt painful and humiliating. I had done nothing wrong, yet I allowed myself to be blamed by others. But I could blame my past self—loving a man too much really could make a woman foolish.“She already told you to get out of here!”She defended me. It was incredibly surprising.“…Mrs. Monclaire, I didn’t expect to see you here,” Nia said as she tried to stand up. “Ma’am, it’s because this woman trapped Sebas—”“Enough!”Nia’s eyes trembled, perhaps filled with disbelief,







