Kelly’s POVPierce was holding my hand while we’re waiting outside the operating room. His parents are with us. Phoebe was crying so hard in her father's arm while Emily was trying to comfort Mrs. Anderson.I couldn't move. At first I thought she was fine, but when the medic told us it was serious, my heart almost stopped beating.We reached the hospital just now and she was immediately rushed to the operating room. The cut on her head was long and…deep. Ana said it hit the corner of the pool.I wanted to shout and cry so hard. I wanted to blame someone but I couldn't. I know I’m at fault too. I should’ve woken up earlier and checked on her.The door of the operating room swung open and the doctor came out. My heart skipped a beat as I stared at the doctor. I couldn’t speak, so Pierce was the one who asked the doctor.“Doctor, how’s our daughter?”He pulled down his surgical mask and faced us. “She lost too much blood, Mr. Anderson. She needs to undergo blood transfusion. The problem
Kelly’s POVSnow is recovering and she was transferred to the private room yesterday. I’m happy that she’s safe and more than happy now because she’s happy with her father. Pierce hasn’t talked to me for days and just like what I said, I understand. When I was angry at him for hurting me, I did not talk to him either. I even pretended to have amnesia which didn’t go well since he knows me too well.I was watching my daughter and her father on the bed. Pierce was feeding Snow and she likes it so much. Seeing it makes me tear up.“Kelly, let’s eat,” Emily poked my arm.I looked at her and smiled, shaking my head. “I’m not hungry yet.”She glared at me. “Snow’s recovering now. She’s back to being bubbly. You don’t have to worry about anything.”I pressed my lips together and did not say anything, but I felt Pierce’s presence beside me. I sucked my breath when he put the empty plate on the table beside me and shot me cold glares as he clenched his jaws. I feel so cold with his icy stares.
Pierce’s POVKelly is sleeping on the long couch while I’m sitting on the single couch across from her. I wanna touch her. I wanna kiss her but whenever I think about how she hid the truth from me even when she said she already forgave me makes me so angry. She made me believe that the child I learned to love was another man’s child. My own flesh and blood doesn’t even know that I;m her real father. It breaks my heart. I kept on making my mind believe that I deserve this because I hurt her but I just couldn’t ignore the pain.My daughter almost died. I couldn’t accept that my daughter had to go through a life and death situation first before I learned about the truth. Why does it have to be like that? My daughter almost died. I almost lost her without even knowing that she’s my own flesh and blood.“Daddy Pierce…” That soft voice interrupted my thoughts.I quickly walked towards her bed and sat on the chair beside it. I caressed her cheek. “You’re awake.”She stared at me. “Are you cr
Kelly’s POVWe went straight to Anderson’s mansion after Snow got discharged. I want to take my daughter home now because I’m afraid Pierce would take her away from me. I felt so paranoid that I kept on staring at my daughter while she’s talking and sitting on her father’s lap.“Kelly, stay for tonight.” Mrs. Anderson caressed my arm.I don’t know why she’s not angry with me for hiding Snow’s real identity. Perhaps, she already had a hunch even before the truth was revealed. I feel so embarrassed for what I did.“I’m sorry…”She smiled and shook her head. “Nothing matters more than you and my granddaughter’s safety. I understand everything, Kelly.”I smiled and caressed her hand on my arm. I felt Pierce’s eyes on me. When I looked at him, he immediately shifted his gaze back to our daughter.I pressed my lips together and sighed. I decided to stay. I want to make sure that he won’t take my daughter away from me. I need to talk to him.I was thinking heavily in the guest room after din
Kelly’s POVMaybe I was badly bruised by the past. That's why it’s hard for me to trust even the person I dearly cherish.Standing in front of my table in Foster’s company, I was trying to find the sense of belonging in my mom’s family. I tried so hard, but there was none. I don’t belong in this family. This family doesn’t deserve me, I’d say.If mom thinks this family doesn't deserve to be recognized by her daughter, then maybe I shouldn’t try to fit in.“Kelly.”I slowly turned to the door when Sara Foster entered.I sat on the chair in front of my desk and crossed my legs, looking at her.“If not for my position, I won’t come even if you call for me a hundred times. What do you want?”I looked at her and tilted my head, signaling her to sit.“I’m not here to chit chat with you, Kelly. Tell me what you want, and please, don’t insist on investigating my brother again.”I chuckled without humor. “That’s not what I want from you. I already have someone doing that.”Her forehead creased
Kelly’s POVI held my breath as I entered Anderson's mansion. Snow immediately greeted me with a kiss and hug and I did the same. She’s going home with me tonight because she called me yesterday using her father’s phone and told me she misses me.I still can’t remember how shocked I was yesterday when I received a text message from Pierce.“Let his ass go crazy looking for me.” Emily said while lying on the long couch and eating an apple.I was cooking our dinner when she came home looking so happy and satisfied. I don’t know what happened, but I realized it’s because of Klay. News about Klay’s syndicate organization was exposed to the authorities and some members were already arrested.Emily was obviously involved but I don’t think it all just because of her. I remember what Klay said to me in the fast food restaurant. He told me he needs to do something before he surrenders to the police. I think he’s trying to bring down his own organization and I know it involves a lot of powerful
Kelly’s POV“Can I ask you something?” Pierre broke the deafening silence between us. It’s been almost 5 minutes since he decided to stay but we’re just sitting on the couch across from each other, silent until he spoke just now.I lifted my face and nodded. “Yes…”“Did you ever think of telling me about Snow?”I looked down and bit my bottom lip. Now, he’s ready.“Yes,” I said, almost a whisper. “I always thought about telling you, but… I-I’m scared…”“Scared of what?”“Scared of your anger.”I heard him sucked his breath. I squeezed my eyes and swallowed hard.“You had a chance when we’re together after you ran away from Klay Carver. You had the chance when you came back and we met again. I never give you mixed signals, Kelly. I was wrong. I wronged you, but you said you already forgave me so I don’t understand why you had to hide the truth from me.”I don’t know what to say. I don’t want to apologize again because I know it will only worsen the pain he’s feeling.“Tell me, Kelly. D
Kelly’s POVThe familiar touch of his fingers. The familiar graze of his tongue. The affectionate gaze of his blue eyes. The gentleness of his voice. Everything about him makes me weak and strong at the same time. He makes me excited. He makes me nervous. He makes me feel pain. He makes me feel joy. I feel like without him, I cannot function well anymore.I rolled on the right side of the bed and my eyes found a bare back of a man, sleeping peacefully beside me.I could still feel his touch. The remnants of his fingers and kisses all over my body remained and I can't help but to reminisce about what happened between us last night. How he confessed that he’s deeply in love with me. How he proposed and how he kissed me hungrily.I pressed my lips together and slowly lifted my hand. The tip of my fingertips gently touched the skin of his shoulder. It was hardened from his muscles and it felt so warm. I want to touch him all day and night.“You wanna make love again?” Pierce’s hoarse voic