ログインSerena's Point of View“That was exactly like you.”Without even thinking, I had already said it.For a moment, Adrian just stared at me without saying anything.I smiled at him.There was no way Adrian would be a coward and ask someone else to beat up a man he had a problem with.He would probably solve the problem in a smarter way than using violence.But if he faced a situation where no other, smarter solution could be applied, he would simply do it himself.Just like he did today.I could understand how much he cared about me, how concerned he was about me, for someone like him to lose control and use his fist in front of so many people.And that very understanding filled my heart with an inexplicably heavy feeling.I looked at Adrian.“Adrian…”“Hmm?”“Was Rowen the reason?”He frowned.“The reason for what?”“For not letting me out of your sight.”“For staying in my apartment for weeks…”“For making Becky or Watson stay with me whenever you couldn’t.”“For all the conditions you
Adrian's Point of ViewI drove away from the supermarket as fast as I could.I wanted to get her away from that man as soon as possible.Throughout the drive, I didn't say anything.Neither did Serena.She simply looked out the window, silently watching the buildings pass by.I couldn't read her expression.And that bothered me far more than it should have.I couldn't wait until we got home.So I turned onto a quieter road and stopped in a small parking area surrounded by trees.After I switched off the engine, everything
Adrian's Point of ViewMy heart came to a complete stop.Serena was looking at me.Those brown eyes...They looked confused.Shocked.I knew this moment would come one day.But I didn't expect it to happen like this.In the middle of a supermarket.With so many strangers around us."Ask him, Serena!" Rowen screamed as a security guard tried to drag him away."Ask your precious CEO if anything I said was false!"My jaw tightened.I didn't care about Rowen's accusations.I didn't care about the people watching us.I didn't even care about the guy recording the entire damn scene with his phone.I didn't care if that video appeared on gossip sites the next morning.None of those things mattered anymore.What I cared about was her.Only her."Is that true?"Serena finally asked.I took a deep breath and lo
Serena's Point of ViewMy whole body froze.I forgot to even release the breath I had taken.I had heard that voice for seven years of my life.That voice had once been enough to make me feel so happy.But now...It only made me want to run to a place where I would never have to hear it again.I was about to run to Adrian.To my safe place.But I could only take one step before the man called my name again."Serena..."The next moment, a hand wrapped around my wrist, stopping me from moving forward.My whole body stiffened.I turned my head slightly to look at him.He removed his mask with his free hand.Rowen looked messier than I had ever remembered.His eyes were bloodshot.His usually neatly trimmed beard had grown out.There was also a long scar near his eye."Please..."His voice cracked."Just listen to me."I tried to pull my hand free."Let me go."But he didn't.Instead...His grip tightened."I know you hate me.""I know you don't even want to see me anymore.""I deserve th
Adrian's Point of ViewI had no idea how long it had been.I walked out of her apartment, got into my car parked in front of the apartment complex, and placed my small suitcase and laptop on the back seat.Then I sat in the driver's seat.But I couldn't start the car and drive away.My eyes remained fixed on the apartment building in front of me.Third floor.Second window from the left.The curtain was still slightly open.A faint yellow light glowed from inside.And looking at that light, I was still waiting...For something I didn't even understand.Twice I reached for the ignition.Twice I stopped.I had agreed to leave her.Not because I wanted to.If I could...I was willing...More than willing...To spend every second with her.Protecting her.Taking care of her.But I truly didn't want to make her feel uncomfortable because of my constant presence.And just like she said...She needed to grow strong on her own.She needed to become the kind of woman who didn't need someone's
Serena's Point of View"I'm not going."I felt helpless."You can't keep living like this.""I can."He didn't sound even the slightest bit hesitant."No."I gently shook my head as I stared into those green eyes."You can't."He didn't say anything.He just kept looking into my eyes.I don't know why...But at that moment, his eyes looked more beautiful than ever.They almost made me reach out and touch them.I took a deep breath."Do you remember what you kept telling me after..."My voice caught for a moment."...after Theo..."His expression changed immediately."I remember everything I told you.""Every single word."I let out a quiet sigh."You told me...""...that I had to become strong.""So that one day...""When Theo comes back...""I'll be able to protect him."His gaze remained fixed on me."So tell me...""How am I supposed to become strong if you keep protecting me like this every second?"Adrian didn't answer.But I clearly saw his fingers tighten around his coffee mug.
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







