Serena's POV
Andy fell asleep again after I comforted him. He doesn't look comfortable as he sleeps on the bed and I watch him. My heart still bleeds whenever I think about how he cried in his sleep while calling Catherine. He looked so desperate and devastated. He misses her and I can't do anything. Catherine is a criminal and I can't let her get close to my son again.
When I went downstairs, I saw Tyler's parents on the couch. They are also waiting for him to come back home in the midst of the heavy rain.
“Why don't you take a rest, Serena? I will just wake you up once Tyler comes back.”
I shook my head at Chris Walter and sat on the couch across from them. “It’s okay. I'll wait for him.”
“Can I ask something, Serena?” Mrs. Walter asked with curiosity in her eyes.
I nodded. “Sure.”
“We…uh…haven't talked properly since you came back and I’m just curious.
Tyler's POVHarry was waiting for us in the visitation room. His wrists were cuffed and he was sitting silently.Damon is with me. He sat on the chair beside the chair where I sat—just in front of Harry. He lost weight and has dark circles around his eyes but I can't feel any pity. He hurt my daughter before and I still haven't forgotten it. He used Serena for his personal interest and almost lured her into marriage.“What are we gonna talk about?” He asked like a living dead.I balled my fists on the table. “Your cousin tried to kill Serena.”His eyes showed anger as he looked at me with worry. “How is she? Did she…did she get hurt?”“You had the chance to eliminate Dan before he could lay a finger on Serena but you never made a move.”He swallowed hard and looked down. “I have a reason.”“Bullshit!” I cursed angrily.His jaw tensed as he looked at me again. “You don't know what I truly feel, Walter. I genuinely love Serena and if I’ve been given a chance to tell her that, I will. I
Serena's POVMy heart was beating so fast while checking every bed in the ward as I silently prayed for Tyler's safety. I could not reach his phone and I went here with Mr. Walter who's also checking the beds, shoving every curtain to find his own even when he's having a hard time walking with the help of his cane.“Please…please…” I whispered desperately.“Serena…”I gasped when I saw Damon sitting on the bed. He has bandages on his left arm and bruises on his face but I think he's fine.My lips trembled as I looked at the person next to him. The driver. Also bruised but no complications, I think.My heart almost stopped beating. “W-Where is Tyler?”“He's having brain MRI—”“What happened to my son, Damon?!” Mr. Walter's voice came from behind me, and it sounded so scary.Damon sighed. “He’s fine, Mr. Walter. I just forced him to undergo a brain MRI to make sure since he kinda hit his head on the road after he jumped out of the car.”I caressed my chest as I somehow found relief in m
Serena's POV“We didn't find him, sir.”I squeezed my eyes closed and palmed my forehead after Tyler's men came back with that bad news. Dan's around and I can't calm myself down. He's playing with us. He knows that we're currently helpless and he's watching our desperation.Tyler pulled me closer to him and stared into my eyes. “Go see your cousin. I will stay here with you.”I nodded at him and smiled weakly. He helped me wear the personal protective equipment before entering the Intensive Care Unit. Auntie passed out and uncle brought her home. I assured him I will stay here to watch over Selena and Tyler insisted on staying.I held Selena's hand while staring at her face. She has bruises and she looked weak. Seeing her in this state hurts me so much. She's always been the stronger among the two of us and I’m not used to seeing her like this. Additionally her condition. She will be very devastated.“Selena…” I called her name with pain. “I’m here to be with you…in every step of the
Serena's POVI was constantly clenching my jaws and gritting my teeth while watching Catherine talking to Andy. They're on the long couch in front of us and I couldn't help but think about how thick-faced she is for coming here unbothered even after everything she's done to me.Since she came this morning, I’ve been itching to grab her hair and drag her around to teach her a lesson and make her feel that my rage knows no exception. She raised my child, but she just stole him. He lied to Tyler, used Andy. And lastly, he joined hands with Adam to kidnap me and try to violate me. Those are the unforgivable things she's done and who knows what secrets she is still hiding.“Don't leave again, mommy…”My lips trembled in anger and jealousy when Andy hugged her. I wanted to tell Andy that she's not his real mother but that would only confuse the child and would hurt him. I'm still thinking of how to tell him and I think Catherine is trying to use Andy against us.Catherine smiled and hugged
Serena's POV“I’ll go there later, uncle.”[Yes, please. I don't know what to do anymore, Serena. She's refusing to talk and whenever she feels someone going near her, she's losing control. She would scream and drive everyone away.]I squeezed my eyes closed and took a deep breath. Selena's condition is not simple. She needs an eye transplant and we're doing everything to find a donor but luck hasn't come our way.I massaged my forehead. It was easy for me to comfort my patients before but now that Selena is going through it, I don't know what to do.“How is Selena?”Tyler's voice interrupted my thoughts. I looked at him as he walked towards me, only wearing a bathrobe while drying his hair. He just got out of the shower and the mixed scent of his body wash, shampoo, and after-shave filled my nose.I sat on the bed and he sat beside me, still drying his hair.“She needs my help.”He nodded. “I will look after the kids. Don't worry. Catherine will have to kill me first before she gets
Serena’s POV“She was just here…”I palmed my forehead as I roamed my eyes around, searching for Selena among the few people in the hospital hallway. Uncle Charlie was in the canteen, buying some snacks for Selena and when he came back, the guards guarding Selena’s room were already unconscious on the floor.Five days of being unable to see the world, Selena, being a brave fighter, is slowly recovering. She’s already talking to us but I know deep inside her, there’s still pain and suffering. I was actually thinking about asking Celeste to visit my cousin but now, she’s nowhere to be found.“She was just here, but…” Uncle Charlie gasped and looked around with fear in his eyes.I caressed his arm. “Check the surveillance room, Uncle. I’m gonna roam around to find her.”Uncle immediately ran to the elevator to go to the surveillance room while I started searching for Selena on the whole floor.I’m so worried and countless possibilities started coming into my mind, corrupting my brain, pu
Serena's POVWhen I got home, Tyler was waiting for me at the front door. I walked towards him with a blank expression on my face as he watched me with worry dancing in his eyes.Am I really too dependable on him? Am I really too obsessed with having a man by my side?Uncle Charlie's words kept on ringing in my mind and it's torturing me inside. He broke down in rage as soon as he realized who took Selena and for what reason. What more if my auntie learned about it. She lost consciousness when the doctor announced that Selena will temporarily lose her sight. I'm worried about what her reaction will be once she hears that Selena was kidnapped.“Are you okay?” Tyler cupped my cheeks and stared into my eyes right after I stopped in front of him.“Selena, needs me.”He nodded. “I know. I know, Serena. We’ll save her.”I shook my head. “We have to do what Dan wants, Tyler.”His forehead creased. “He contacted you? What did he say? Don't tell me you're planning to meet him? Serena, that's d
Serena's POVIt's hard to live knowing my cousin is in danger. I don't know how to help her and I don't have any idea about her situation right now. I tried to contact Dan again but he's no longer contacted. The past two days have been very stressful for me. I couldn't focus on my job. Most of the time, I was thinking of a way to save my cousin.“Serena…”I ignored Tyler and went straight to the kitchen. The kids are sitting on the dining chair, eating breakfast with their grandparents.I've been ignoring Tyler for the past few days. Not because I want to but because I don't know how to face him.Catherine entered the dining hall and sat beside Andy. The sight of her touching my son's hair made me ball my fists but a hand caressed my knuckles, making me still.I looked at Tyler beside me, holding my hand and looking into my eyes with so many emotions in it.Without a word, I pulled my hand away and sat on the chair
Tyler's POVI was watching my little family as they ate the food I cooked for them. Andy and Millie looked so happy while eating messily. I was raised by my strict mother. Taught to not eat messily or she would scold me. Now, seeing Serena laughing with the kids and patiently wiping their lips while eating makes my heart feel so full.I am an only child. So all the responsibilities as the only heir of my family was put on my shoulders at a young age. I had to stop playing fool. I had to stop messing around and was taught to take business seriously to continue the legacy of our family.The responsibilities given to me aren't enough to justify being a stupid rascal, letting go of my wife just because my first love came back and she told me we had a child. My responsibility as the only heir of the Walter's isn't enough to justify how I neglected my wedded wife and our daughter.I know! All of those were fueled by my insecurities because Serena started treating me so coldly and I thought
Serena's POVWhen we got home, Tyler was smiling nonstop. It was as if he received the greatest gift he could ever have. He was extra touchy and clingy. He won't stop kissing the back of my hands and touching my waist and back like those are his favorite things to do.“What?” He asked, smiling while he's in front of me, chopping meat.He volunteered to cook our lunch today and I want to stay in the kitchen to watch him. He rolled the knife swiftly on through his fingers like a professional chef and I feel like he's doing that on purpose to show me and amaze me.“You're so happy hearing that I’m actually pregnant.”He chuckled and nodded. “I’m gonna be a daddy again. My hard work has paid off! Finally!”I smacked his chest and chuckled. “Naughty!”I rested my elbow on the counter and put my chin on my palm. I stared at him as he continued chopping meats when I remembered Elias.“What do you think about Elias?”He stopped chopping and looked at me with a creased forehead. I couldn't bel
Serena's POVI rushed to the bathroom and puked on the sink after I woke up feeling nauseous. Beads of sweats rolled down my temple and cheeks as I squeezed my eyes closed.I washed my mouth and groaned. I suddenly felt so weak as I grabbed onto the sides of the sink and I felt a warm, big palm, caressing my back.“Baby…”“Hm!” I hummed and slowly opened my eyes to see Tyler through the mirror, standing behind me.He was looking at me with worried eyes while standing so close behind me.“What's wrong?”I sucked my breath and closed my eyes again. I rested my back against his hard and strong chest as he supported me by the waist, holding me in place and supporting my weight.A smile crept on my lips. I know these symptoms because I’m a doctor. Although this is not my field of expertise, I know by experience and by a little knowledge about these symptoms.“Serena, tell me what's wrong. Are you sick?” Tyler's voice sounded so worried and scared as he continued caressing my back.I looked
Serena’s POVMy heart was beating so loud and fast inside my chest while I'm inside the bridal car. My hands were almost sweating inside the white gloves I’m wearing. I know this isn't the first time I’m marrying Tyler, but this second time is different. I feel like my heart would jump out of my chest anytime now.I was constantly looking outside the window, and when the car finally stopped moving, I sucked my breath as if it's about to explode.I flinched when someone opened the door. I looked up and saw Uncle Charlie. He chuckled when he saw me nervously sitting inside the car.“You okay?”I stared at him like a child. “I’m nervous, uncle.”He squatted beside me and held my hands, looking at me with gentleness. “Your mother was just like you when she married your dad. She's nervous, but so beautiful.”I smiled at him. “Do I look like her, Uncle?”He chuckled and nodded. “Of course, you are. Let's go? Your future husband is currently shaking in nervousness right now.”I bit my bottom
Serena's POVTyler pushed me against the closed door as he ravaged my lips with both hunger and passion. His hand caressed and lifted my legs as he pushed his lower body against mine. I threw my head back causing his lips to land on my throat.My body spasmed as I felt his hardness against my now aching core. I feel like the heat consuming my body is becoming more intense and I will explode any minute from now.When he stopped kissing me, I looked at him with drunk eyes. He was staring back into my eyes like I am the most beautiful person in the world and I like it. I like how he looks at me with so much affection. He was giving me so much assurance that he will be mine forever.“I love you…” He whispered and carried me to the bed. He lay me there carefully and he immediately followed, settling himself on top of me after he parted my legs using his knee.I gasped when I felt his hands gently caressing the sides of my body as he dipped his head and started kissing my neck.The gentlene
Serena's POV“Turn around,” Tyler said, staring into my eyes lovingly after he opened the door and saw me standing in front of the full-length mirror.I’m wearing a purple evening dress. My hair was in a messy bun. My necklace was exposed from the low cut of the dress's cleavage, and my arms were exposed too from the thin strap of the dress.Tyler started walking towards me as I slowly turned around, showing him my outfit. When I stopped spinning around, he was already in front of me. He caught me by the waist and pulled me closer to him.“So lovely…” he whispered and gently landed a soft and wholesome kiss on the side of my lips.My heart immediately hammered inside my chest as I looked at him with heavy breaths. The gentleness in his eyes were very evident as he softly looked at me.He's possessive at times, but not to the point that I’d feel suffocated. He would get jealous with some men ogling at me because of how I look, but he never once intervened with the way I dress.Slowly,
Serena's POVI was pacing back and forth while biting my fingernail. Tyler called an hour ago, requesting for a chopper, and Tyler's father immediately sent a chopper, a pilot, and some men. They arrived while I was in the hospital with Andy. Tyler and Damon are currently on the Carolina Coast, and hTyler confirmed that Selena has been staying on that island.Uncle and Auntie are also here. An ambulance too and a private doctor. I volunteered but Uncle didn't allow me because he said it would be better if the doctor who’ll assist Selena is not a relative to avoid emotional issues. I got his point, so I agreed.I kept on glancing at my wristwatch while waiting. I couldn't calm down. Tyler assured me that Selena is fine. She's safe, but I still couldn't calm down completely. I need to see her myself, so I’d feel at ease. I know Uncle and Auntie feel the same way. Uncle Charlie is just trying his best to calm down.I heard the chopper. I was alerted. I immediately followed Tyler's fathe
Tyler's POV“Are you sure we're in the right place?” Damon asked after I parked the car in front of a huge ancestral house. The intricate design of the window grills looked exquisite in spite of being primitive. The front porch has a few steps until the huge double doors.I looked around, examining the whole place before I turned to Damon who's sitting beside me, also examining the place.“My private investigator sent me this location. He won't be mistaken,” I answered, full of confidence.We’ve been searching for her, and I won't let even a small piece of information slide. According to my investigator’s sources and investigation, the man who was with Selena went to this house.I got out of the car, and I heard Damon's sigh before he followed me. The gate was open, so I went straight to the front porch. I pressed the doorbell. Even the doorbell looks traditional.“The savior must be a rich heir, huh
Catherine’s POVTyler's words kept on lingering in my mind, causing me pain, bringing me tears. I couldn't forget everything. Every single word ripped through my heart as I remembered everything I did for the past few years.I’ve lost everything. I was so scared of losing everything. I was so scared of being alone. I was so scared to the point that I manipulated the child I loved like my own.I gave birth to Andy. I love him like my real child. I don't wanna lose him. I don't…A painful sob escaped my lips again as I sat on the bed miserably.My wrist was cuffed to the bed. The door was guarded by the police. Even the sky outside the window seemed so sad.My heart felt so heavy and painful. I loved Tyler so much. I gave up on him unknowingly after I realized he will never be mine again. That no matter how hard I tried, he would never love me again because Serena completely owned him. It was only Andy that I wanted, but&hel