Serena's POV"How dare you still call her yours! She almost died because of your negligence!" I pushed him away, facing his anger with no fear.I don't care what the Walters will do to threaten me. I just know I would like to do anything to keep my daughter safe and sound!“It's because I knew she was with your family and I thought she would be safe!”"What?" I looked at him, puzzled.Tyler stuck one hand in his waist as he brushed his hair backward with the other hand, letting out a long sigh. "Don't count yourself the only smart, Serena. Millie's missing and at the same time, your aunt and uncle started their holidays. Do you really think I can't figure out who Millie is with?"The truth caught me off guard. I felt my heart bleeding again. He'd known where Millie was for a long time, so our divorce was no longer a threat to him. So, it was truly because of Catherine that he finally agreed to the divorce. He cared about Millie, he cared about Andy, he cared about Catherine, but never
Serena’s POVMillie's awakening cheered everyone. Charlie and Olivia came over to see her as soon as they heard the news. My uncle was a tough guy and people rarely caught him crying, but the moment he saw Millie smile at her and thank him for protecting her, he burst into tears while Olivia was sobbing early on.My daughter is an angel, I always knew that. Even when she was the one hurt, she still tried to smile at others to reassure our worried hearts.The guilt in my heart deepened. Will she forgive me when she finds out I divorced her father?The incident brought Millie and Tyler closer again. A day passed slowly while I was watching how Tyler made it up to Millie by taking care of her—feeding her and accompanying her to sleep. It was amazing how Millie could rely on her father comfortably. She enjoyed his companion very much. I could see that. But because of my decisions, their relationship will be affected. I'm suddenly a little afraid of that moment to come.“You should get som
Serena’s POVI was stunned speechless. My sanity told me Chris was just telling the truth but my heart couldn't help but worry this would be the way Tyler could take my daughter away from me.Chris Walter treats me like a real daughter but he’s still Tyler’s father and I know in the end, he would take Tyler’s side, wouldn't he?“I know you’re hesitant because of so many possibilities, Serena," he said seriously. "But I’m not an asshole. I won’t hide her from you. You are free to visit Millie anytime you want and once the threat is neutralized, we'll send her back to you. I promise.”I looked at him feeling complicated. Unlike Tyler, his father always kept his word to me. I should trust him but I don't really want to separate from my daughter, especially after this horrible incident. I almost lost her and I didn't want to go through anything like that anymore."I know how much you sacrifice for your little family and what Millie means to you," he patted my shoulder with another sigh an
Serena’s POVI couldn't speak as I stared at Millie’s face. She was looking at me in the eyes and I’m waiting for her to shout at me and question my decision. I was waiting for her anger. I was waiting for her pain but nothing came. She looked calm and innocent as she waited for me to speak but I seemed to lose my voice because of the shock.I flinched when she touched my hand. “I overheard Grandpa Charlie talking to Aunt Selena over the phone, mommy. I don’t understand why you and Daddy are divorcing but I know that you both love me and that’s enough for me.”Tears profusely rolled down my cheeks as I stared at her face. I don't know what to say. She’s too young to experience a broken family but I can’t take back my words. Tyler had agreed and we already filed the divorce. Our marriage had ended. There’s no turning back now.“I-I’m sorry…” As soon as I found my voice, those words escaped my lips. “I’m sorry for being a bad mommy to you…”Millie sat on the bed and gently wiped the tea
Selena's POVI had to take a few days' leave from work to make sure Millie was okay staying with her grandparents. I visited her every day for the last three days and monitored her recovery. I want to make sure that she really agreed to stay with her grandparents and wasn’t forced just because I asked her to and for the last three days, I saw how happy she is staying with my in-laws.The short leave I applied for three days ended yesterday and now I need to go back to work. I went straight to work after calling Millie. She wished me good luck on going back to work and I was beyond happy hearing it.“Good morning, Doctor Anson! Welcome back!” My assistant Zoe greeted me when I entered my office. She was fixing the things on my table.I smiled back. “Good morning, Zoe.”My forehead creased when she handed out a rectangular-shaped thing with a ribbon on it.“What is this?”She giggled. “Your last patient was so nice. He was disappointed because he couldn’t see you on his last day here ye
Serena’s POVI panicked. I didn’t even think about Selena when I ran away from that bar while the blue-eyed man just watched me leave. My heart was beating so darn fast and I couldn’t think straight. I called a cab and told my address while my chest was moving up and down rapidly.I paid the driver when I reached home and walked fast towards the door of my house but I paused in shock when I almost bumped into someone at my door. My lips parted when I lifted my face and saw a familiar face with a dark expression looking down at me.“Where have you been?” His voice was so cold and sounded so angry.For a moment, I felt guilt spreading inside me as if I was caught cheating red-handedly. I stared at Tyler with a shocked face until the expression on his face brought back all the miserable moments I had with him resulting in a realization that we’re already divorced and he doesn’t have a say in anything I do now.I did not cheat because we’re already over and he was actually the one who rui
Serena’s POVWhen Tyler disappeared from my sight, I fell on my knees helplessly. My chest was hurting and my tears wouldn't stop falling. It’s as if my heart is mourning again for the lost love and I can’t do anything to redeem myself.I was so stupid. I was almost tricked again. I almost fell into his trap again thinking he somehow has feelings for me all this time but for sure it’s just his ego. He just couldn't accept that I could be happy without him.How cruel! How selfish! How stupid!I pulled myself up and went to Millie’s room. I’m sleeping here because I couldn’t sleep in the master bedroom. Everything in that room reminds me of Tyler so I need to have it renovated first.I went to the bathtub and dipped my body in the cold water. My body felt weak from what happened.Squeezing my eyes closed, I recalled how many times I tried to harm myself because of the pain he inflicted on me and yet my heart hasn't learned from everything I’ve been through.One kiss from him and I feel
Serena’s POVI didn't have a proper sleep. I spent almost the whole night staring at the ceiling, thinking of all the things that happened, and among all the things that happened these past few days, the encounter I had with Tyler was the dominant one. His kisses were the most vivid picture in my mind.My lack of sleep didn't stop me from going to work. Wearing a trouser and tube top with a coat, I entered the hospital confidently.I was aiming to go straight to my office when I saw my colleagues crowding someone in the medical staff lounge.What’s wrong?“Doctor Anson!” My assistant Zoe noticed me and immediately rushed to me.My forehead creased realizing her cheeks were flushed and she looked very excited. Her smile was too wide and it seemed like nothing could ever change her mood today.“Zoe. What’s the good news?” I asked, smiling a bit.She giggled. “Doctor, we have another doctor here!”I slowly nodded. “Hmm? What kind of doctor?”“I heard he’s also an ophthalmologist. A retin