LOGINAdrian’s Point of ViewLess than five minutes after Serena left, Sofia and her mother arrived.Maria was carrying a large bag in one hand, while Sofia had another smaller one.“Adrian!”Pushing the bag in her hand toward Sofia, Maria immediately hugged me.Then she pulled away and carefully observed my face, her eyes showing genuine concern.“Oh, look at you. You still have that bandage.”“Even though the bandage is still there, it doesn't hurt anymore.”“I'm almost twice your age, Adrian. Do you really expect me to believe that after such a serious injury, with half your head still bandaged, it doesn't hurt?”She put her hands on her waist, tilted her head, and stared at me.Then, without waiting for my reply, she walked farther inside, looking around the living room as she did.Sofia stayed in front of me, now carrying both bags.Our eyes met for a moment.“I'm sorry,” she whispered.I looked away.I was still annoyed with her.I had specifically told her to come alone.And she'd br
Serena’s Point of View“Adrian, stop moving so much. You're going to hurt yourself.”“I didn't move.”Adrian looked at me innocently.“I just wanted to look at you.”I rolled my eyes.We had arrived at his old place almost an hour ago.Claiming he was tired after the car ride and needed to rest, Adrian had made me sit on the couch before resting his head on my lap and asking me to give him a head massage.With a bandage still covering his forehead and almost half of his head, I had no idea how I was supposed to massage him.So I just began gently caressing his hair, letting him rest on my lap even though I knew there was no way he was tired after a thirty-minute car ride.But this man couldn't stay still.He kept moving his head on my lap, and I was genuinely worried he would somehow make his injury worse.“Why? Can't I look at the woman I love?”“Of course you can. But with a bandage still covering half of your head, you have to be more careful, Mr. Henrix. Do you want to end up in t
Serena’s Point of ViewIt had been two days since Adrian was discharged from the hospital.I woke up in the morning with Adrian's arm wrapped around my waist.Since he still had his head bandaged, I'd even refused to sleep in the same bed with him at first. I was afraid I would move in my sleep and somehow hit his head.But Adrian refused to sleep without me.So we'd agreed that we should keep some distance between us for his own good. I was conscious of it even while I was sleeping, but somehow, I still woke up with his arm wrapped around me.I smiled as I looked at the man still in a deep sleep.Then I carefully removed his arm.He needed to sleep well if he wanted to recover quickly.Making sure I didn't wake him, I went to the bathroom and cleaned up. Then I made breakfast for us. A healthy breakfast that would hopefully help him recover faster.By the time I finished, Adrian walked into the kitchen and wrapped his arms around me from behind.He kissed my neck as he wished me good
Adrian’s Point of ViewNoah was utterly confused and annoyed.Just like I thought, Noah had been raised with a completely different understanding than me.He couldn't understand how our father could ask me to marry someone else while knowing I loved Serena.So how could he even begin to understand the other things his parents had done?“If he knew about Serena, why did he still want you to marry Sofia?”“Does Serena have the same family background as Sofia? Can her family support a business alliance that could make Henrix Group even more untouchable?”“I know that. But couldn't he have worked with you to find another solution? Or made the Hudsons agree to the investment without using you as a condition?”“It didn't happen that way, and there's no use talking about it now.”“So what are we supposed to do then? Does Serena know about this?”“Yes. I told her. She needs to know about the danger to be able to stay safe.”“Good.”“I've already arranged security too.”He nodded immediately.
Adrian’s Point of ViewHis expression changed slightly.“Your mom was still alive, but the relationship between our father and your mom was already falling apart at that time.”I said nothing.I had already suspected that Noah might have a completely different understanding of the whole situation. That was the main reason I wanted to hear his version before I told him anything.No matter what Richard and Marita had done to me and my mama, other than spoiling him too much, they hadn't done anything bad to Noah.So there was no reason for him to simply believe the story I had to tell him.“Mom said Dad and your mother hadn't been happy in their relationship for years. They were already living separate lives even though they were under the same roof, even before she got to know Dad.”“So you believe that?”Noah's expression immediately hardened.“She's my mother, Adrian.”Just like I thought.I watched him carefully.“I know that even if their relationship was falling apart, getting into
Adrian’s Point of View“I'm going to get something to drink.”Serena stood from the chair beside my bed.I immediately frowned.“Didn't you just have coffee?”“That was hours ago, Adrian. I'm thirsty.”I kept staring at her, but she completely ignored me and picked up her phone from the table.I could understand what was going on.Noah had come to visit me just five minutes ago, and now Serena had suddenly decided she was thirsty.She had already told me about the discussion she'd had with Noah.Now Noah knew that I was the man she loved.And actually, it was a relief.I hoped he wouldn't have any unwanted feelings for her anymore.But there were other things I needed to discuss with him, and Serena thought this was the right time to do it.She leaned down and kissed my cheek.“I'll be back soon.”“You don't have to leave.”“Yes, I do.”She smiled at me before turning to Noah.“Don't annoy him.”Noah frowned at her.“Why are you telling me that?”“Because I know how much you love to d
Serena’s Point of View“Sir… I didn’t realize you had arrived.”Marco’s tone shifted instantly into something respectful and polite as he stepped toward the table by the window.The tall man in the dark suit didn’t respond. He simply looked at the customer, his eyes completely emotionless.I turned
Serena’s Point of View“For table seven!”Lucy called from the kitchen, and I quickly picked up the tray.It was a Friday evening, my third day at Lena’s. With Lena suddenly ill, Marco was managing the restaurant, and the whole place felt slightly off.I made my way through the crowded tables.The
Serena’s Point of ViewFinding a place to stay wasn’t easy, and I didn’t have the luxury to be picky.After a few calls and visits, I finally found a room in a shared apartment.Fortunately, they only required the monthly rent as a deposit.The place was small, just enough for a bed, a table, and a
Serena’s Point of ViewI shouldn’t have agreed.That was the first thought that came to my mind as I walked to the café where I was supposed to meet Rowen.Last night, I went back to that place I once called home, only to grab some of my clothes and belongings. I didn’t stay there, even when Rowen







