Serena's POV“Cath–”“Mommy!” Andy saw her mom and immediately rushed to her. Catherine asked Andy to go with him to Tyler’s room, leaving without even throwing a single glance at me again.I sighed and looked at Selena, “Selena, don’t say that again.”She frowned, “Why is she so sensitive?”“It’s not that. Even if it’s me I won’t like it. I admit I still don’t like her but she’s still Andy’s mother and a mother she should be respected.”Selena made a face, “Fine! Fine! Jeez! You’re so nice.”After another day, I was discharged from the hospital. Harry picked me up and brought me to his house with my permission. I was so happy and touched by his gentleness. He was extra careful today and he even carried me to his bedroom.He went out again to get my small luggage and when he came back, I smirked which he noticed.He chuckled and gently touched the tip of my nose, “Why are you smiling, hm?”“I’m just thinking that you’ve been planning to bring me home and you found your perfect chance.
Tyler's POVAndy’s getting better each day but he still needs to stay for a few more days in the hospital since he needs to be closely checked by the doctors everyday. Meanwhile the doctor allowed me to go home today. Catherine wanted to send me home but I insisted on leaving alone since I needed to go straight to the company. Besides, Andy needs his mom.I visited Andy before leaving and I saw the empty bed beside him. The nurses are preparing to take it out since it is empty. I remember how Serena stayed there until she got discharged. I’m so thankful to her for saving Andy. I wanted to thank her again and I’ll do that when I get the chance.My men accompanied me but we were mobbed by the crowd as soon as I stepped out of the hospital.The continuous shutters of the camera hurt my eyes so much that I had to cover my face with my arm.What's happening?“Mr. Walter, is it true that your uncle abused teenage women aside from adults?”“Mr. Walter, what can you say about your uncle assau
Serena's POVI feel so furious seeing hateful comments being thrown at Millie right after the scandal Tyler's uncle made. I was in the canteen of the hospital, taking a break from work when I saw the news on TV.I couldn't help but feel so angry towards the people leaving nasty comments. I know a scandal like this isn’t tolerable and the abuser needs to pay for it but dragging an innocent child is not tolerable. I won't allow this!‘I hope the same thing happens to Tyler Walter's daughter someday.’I gritted my teeth in so much anger while looking at the comments through my computer monitor.Millie is my daughter too and I won't let this slide. What has Tyler been doing?The news spread like a wildfire this morning and there's still no action being executed. Not even a press conference to clear the name of the Walters. Does that mean the scandal was true?Damn!“Sht!” I cursed and threw my phone on the table when for the 8th time, Tyler refused to take my call.Earlier he was uncontac
Tyler's POVI couldn't be more anxious than I am now. Sitting in the middle of the businessmen arguing, I felt suffocated. Some of them are accusing me of being my uncle's accomplice and some are defending me.Their argument is hurting my head and I can only feel disappointed hearing how they only care about their own benefits and didn't give a damn about the current situation of the company. For me, none of them are capable and worthy of handling the company after me.“What about our shares, huh? The only thing I can think of now is to sell my shares but who would buy it in this situation? How can I earn when such a vicious scandal is tainting the company's reputation?”“Do you think I’m not thinking that? I care about my shares too, but stripping Mr. Walter of his position can be risky!”“And letting him stay is also risky!”I clenched my jaws and slammed my balled fists on the table, silencing them. I looked at each and every one of them with darkness consuming me.“Did you forget
Serena's POVTyler was in the bar drinking alone when I arrived. I stopped a few meters away from him and watched him drinking. He looked so problematic. The expression on his face is hurting me so much that I feel like I couldn't look him in the eyes tonight.I took a deep sigh. Seeing him drinking like this reminded me of the time he was drowning in pain and he couldn't do anything but accept the situation.He’s alone on the couch and his eyes are glued to the liquor he's drinking.He’s having a hard time and I can clearly see how the situation affected him to the point that he looked really stressed out knowing he was close to his late uncle.I was about to walk towards him when my phone beeped. I received a message from Damon. I squeezed my eyes closed after I read his message.Tyler wanted to take the fall so his children won't suffer.No! I won't let that happen. I will never allow it.I walked fast towards Ty
Serena's POVI couldn't push him away. I know this is wrong because Tyler and I are both committed to someone else but I couldn't push him away. Kissing him felt so wrong and yet so right.The gentleness. The warmth. The comfort. The sincerity. I can feel them all as he pulled my waist closer and deepened the kiss, making me feel even more captivated by the way his lips grazed mine.It's making me tremble. Oh how I wish I could make him stop but my mind isn't functioning well.His tongue explored the insides of my mouth like a diamond hunter seeking for treasure. It was breathtaking. It was nerve-wracking.I couldn't remember the last time we kissed like this, but I can remember the taste of his lips. It feels like the first time. Intense and uncontrollable.I was too weak to resist the temptation and I was only brought back to my senses when someone pulled me away from Tyler and punched his face.“Harry!” I screamed, real
Tyler's POVThe scandal is affecting the company so badly. I don’t know what to do anymore. The more I think about another way, the more I feel I’m gonna fail. This is harder than I expected. I even think this won’t end with me being in jail. It’s making me so stressed out and worried. I wanted this to end silently but I guess that won’t be possible.“Just sell the company, Tyler! Or better sell your shares. This is for the future of the company. They won’t stop until they completely ruin you and if this continues, the company will face its greatest downfall with you.”I clenched my jaws and looked at the shareholders. “I’m not gonna do either of that! I will not let go of this company! Never!”“You are being stubborn!”I swallowed hard. I must find a way. I need to clear my name and that’s the only way I can save myself, the company and my family. I won’t put my family in shame and danger. I will not allow it.“Tyler–”“This meeting is adjourned,” I said coldly.The shareholders didn
Tyler's POVI left all the paperwork and rushed back home only to find Catherine crying in the middle of the messy living room. She was trembling and even flinched in fear when I touched her, not realizing it was me.“N-No! No! P-Please don't hurt me…”“Cath…” I whispered her name painfully as I tried to reach her hand. “Cath, it’s me…”She gasped and looked at me. Her reddish eyes welled in tears once more as she recognized me. She cried harder after throwing herself in my arms, crying like there's no tomorrow.“Shh!” I enveloped my arms around her trembling body. I rested my chin on the top of her head as she hugged me so tight.Seeing her like that pains me and makes me feel more guilty. I shouldn't have left her alone. I shouldn't have avoided her. It’s my fault. Everything's my fault.Catherine fell asleep in my arms, so I immediately called a doctor and the police. It was said that the thugs were caught by the security when they saw what happened in the CCTV.“They forced the do