…Theo's POVOutside the floor-to-ceiling windows of the CEO's office in the WT Building, the lights of the city flickered in the night.Everything has changed ever since Jessica returned.I had originally planned to divorce Olivia peacefully, but ever since I saw the text message sent by her that morning, something has been gnawing at me.It was an uncomfortable feeling. I couldn't quite put my fingers on it, but it left me unsettled.These days, her thoughts always pop up in my mind. I can't even focus much at work as I always find myself thinking about her.I always find myself hoping she hadn't sent that message and Jessica hadn't committed that mistake.What's going on with me?Even at the meeting today, I found myself zoning out during my subordinates’ reports. Worse, I even caught myself wanting to see her—to explain things. It was absurd. I haven't replied to Olivia's text message yet, grappling with what to respond with.Funny how I want to clarify things. I should be hap
Theo's POV The morning sun shone through the car window on my face, warm, but failed to dispel my inner restlessness.Olivia blocked my contact.I never thought she would have the heart to do that.Her text message carried an angry tone- if only I knew she was that angry.So she was serious about the divorce!That thought alone brought an unsettling feeling to my heart without knowing why. “My son, Mike, has been naughty and adventurous since he was a child. I had him later in life. With my busy career, I couldn't control him much! So he has a free personality and likes extreme sports. That silly boy almost lost his life in that car accident.”Mr. Kensington’s nagging broke me out of my thoughts. Despite his angry words, his face beamed with happiness as he spoke about his son. His tone was a little helpless but also full of pride as he continued, “This time he came to the U. S., planning to ride a motorcycle across the country, but who can expect there would be a serious car acci
…Olivia's POV[It's been many years. Come to the airport, your sunshine will arrive at 10 AM]I woke up to that text message notification from my best friend.Blinking at the phone’s screen, I wanted to believe that I'd seen wrong.Bonnie had been abroad for such a long time that I almost thought that she had moved there permanently. We lost communication recently, and for the past few months, it's as if I don't have a best friend.A smile spread on my lips and I quickly got ready.Fortunately, it's the weekend.Although I've initially planned to spend the whole day resting in my apartment, Bonnie's arrival is more important. A few hours later, I was at the airport, standing in the waiting area and holding a mini banner that had Bonnie's name on it. Now and then, I would glance at my wristwatch.Bonnie's flight should have landed. Almost everyone should have departed the plane already as the area was becoming empty once more. She didn't prank me, did she? Sighing, I turned arou
“Oh, Theo, that was a joke!”“I know, right?”“But you're still gonna take me there!”The couple were chatting and laughing with Jessica holding Theo’s arm. His tall frame, paired with her slim and slender one, truly looked like a match made in heaven. Jessica's radiant smile illuminated her face and the subtle smile on Theo’s lips and his light expression showed that whatever they were talking about was funny. I stood rooted in the same spot, staring at them, unable to move.Just then, they noticed me. The couple stilled. The bright smile on Jessica's face disappeared instantly, replaced by a frown. While Theo’s expression dropped. His pupils constricted, his eyes raking over my body, making me starkly aware of myself. When his gaze returned to my face, he parted his lips as if he wanted to say something. His face was strangely pale. “The owners are here.” The sales lady's words snapped me out of my reverie. “Ma'am, please take this dress off before Mr. Wellington gets mad.”
…Olivia's POV The weekend passed by in a flash. Having Bonnie around cheering me uplifted my spirits a lot. After the event at the mall, strangely, Bonnie didn't bring up Theo’s topic again which I'm grateful for. It's another sunny day. I woke up early and headed to the hospital. Arriving at my office, I sorted out the patient and surgery files and prepared for a busy day ahead.I have two more surgeries to perform today. Fortunately, they’re not too complicated and will not consume too much physical energy.Recently, my body gets tired easily. I feel more fatigued than I usually would, and can no longer bear the intensity of previous hard work.As I left my office door, suddenly, a bunch of red roses appeared in front of me. “Dr. Olivia, surprise! Good morning!" Mike jumped out of nowhere, flashing his perfect white set of teeth.I almost yelped in shock before I quickly composed myself. “What are you doing now?” Crossing my arms, I stared at the guy, frowning.Ever since he
…Olivia's POV The hospital’s disinfectant is as pungent and familiar as ever. Living each day well is the most real and important thing. Things are unpredictable and I just want to seize every day and live it to the fullest. The surgeries I performed recently were all very good with no single mistake, so I planned to organize them into files and make them a research topic. And there will be a Symposium that will be held later. “Olivia!” Hearing that familiar voice calling out my name, I looked up to find a face I hadn't seen in many years. Dr. Joanna Lawton. Professor Lawton was my mentor at medical college. I was among the closest students to her. Sadly, we've lost touch for the past few years.“Prof. Lawton! Long time no see!” I stepped forward and gave her a big hug. Time surely flies. The middle-aged woman was now aging with fine lines of wrinkles outlining her face. “Olivia, my favorite student.” The woman chuckled, touching the side of my face. “I can see you have bec
…Olivia's POV Yesterday had been about good news and happiness, and today is one of those sad days full of hesitations.I didn't go to the hospital but headed to the countryside after getting my stuff ready. Saying goodbye is hard especially when this is my first time, after three years, meeting my family again. I hesitated for a few minutes outside my parents’ home as my nervousness kicked in. It has been a long time since I've been home. I'm not sure how my Mom will react to the news about my divorce. It will surely break her heart, but-Sighing deeply, I summoned up courage and entered my mother's flower garden. The various fragrances combined touched my heart, awakening a sense of euphoria and a feeling I'd long forgotten. Those days when I was still little if I wasn't here playing with the butterflies, I'd be at the Wellington’s mansion back in the city visiting with my grandfather. I'll have to admit that my life had been much simpler and carefree while I was still young.
…Theo's POV I always have a bad feeling.I’ve had this ominous feeling lately. Like a heavy stone hanging over my heart. These past few days, I’ve been uneasy.Ever since she sent me that screenshot, I've always wanted to have a good chat with her, to clarify things. And seeing her last night only made things worse.She has blocked all my contacts from her phone. It is unlike her.Olivia had always been gentle and warm and would never have the heart to do so. Was it because she was angry with me? Last time in the hospital, I saw her talent and ability. She is so outstanding in her field, and I actually feel a little proud. However, I also witnessed how other men coveted her. Surely, Olivia's charm is irresistible, but seeing another man openly confess to her incited feelings of hate and abandonment in me. Why did I feel jealous?To this day, my mind kept on playing that scene.Maybe it's because we've been married for long and I've become used to her being my wife. My possessiv
I was in so much haste that I forgot to wear my mask.When I arrived at the hospital, the first set of nurses I bumped into recognized me instantly. “Oh my goodness, am I seeing things?”“Is that Dr. Olivia?” “Dr. Olivia, when did you come back?”“Maybe it's someone that looks like her. Dr. Olivia left many years ago, it shouldn't be her.”“But I heard that a mysterious Doctor performed the successful CABG surgery. Do you think it is her?”“Wasn't it Dr. Natasha from the Cardiology Department who did the surgery?”My mind was disoriented.My thoughts weren't on their words.I made my way to Grandpa Victor's ward, hurrying to bypass the curious eyes.The old man has now been transferred to the VIP Ward on the highest floor of the hospital.I needed a permit to go see him. Thank goodness I didn't forget to take my identity card with me.I was cautious before entering the ward, making sure no one else was inside apart from Grandpa Victor.The nurse looking after the old man was the onl
Whatever the Nanny's explanation was, I couldn't pick it properly.I understood what she said, but it's difficult to believe it.Literally, Dave helped those strangers and they kidnapped him in return.I couldn't wait for the morning to come. From the looks of it, those strangers’ destination is here.They're coming to L.A. that's what the Nanny told me.“Ethan! Ethan!” I left my suite and stood in front of the opposite suite, pounding the door incessantly.Ethan didn't answer.He wasn't sleeping, was he? Tired of knocking, I pushed the door open and barged inside to find him fast asleep. The heck! “Ethan!” I shouted his name, my voice trembling with fear as I fought hard not to cry.“Wake up, Ethan! It's an emergency!” I climbed onto the bed and shook him hard. “What's wrong, Olivia?” Ethan groaned, turning his back to me. “It's late. Go to sleep.”“Damnit! Wake up!” I didn't mean to, but punching him was the best way. “You have to wake up. It's an emergency!”“Urgh! What now?” H
…Los Angeles Olivia's POVDue to Grandpa Victor's situation earlier, we didn't get to catch the next flight to Geneva.I returned to the hotel, feeling exhausted and worn out emotionally,Grateful also that a particular person didn't recognize me!Jessica!She is currently the favored daughter-in-law of the Wellington family.Did she and Theo get married five years ago?How many kids do they have?If Jessica and Theo could appear in that commercial together, it could mean that they're already a married couple.A supermodel’s husband could be possessive sometimes to the point of preventing her from posing with other men. That's typical Theo whose-Damn! What am I thinking?I slapped my forehead, cursing inside my mind.No! I definitely don't care. I don't give a damn if Theo and Jessica are married already. It's none of my business whether they have kids or not! Then why am I still awake at this time of the night, thinking about them?It's 11:00 PM already yet I can't catch a wink
Theo's POV I waited for a minute to pass by, wondering if the boy would return immediately.He might have gone outside to check on something. But what, though?At this time of the night even.My mind told me to go and check, my curiosity getting the best of me.Who knows, he might be setting another trap which I might fall into. So I got up, sensing no sign of him returning. I stepped towards the door, making sure that I didn't make any sound. As I pulled the door open carefully, I peeked through it first. There wasn't any sign of him in the long empty hallway, but one of the elevator’s lights was on. Obviously, someone has just entered it. What now?Is he leaving this huge apartment building all by himself?I followed and checked the number of floors he was going to. Seeing it baffled me. Actually, he wasn't leaving the building, but going up. The elevator was going to the fifteenth floor. I wonder who he's meeting there. With each moment, my curiosity got stronger and I foll
What promise?I can't recall promising to take him to L.A.Dave stomped forward and stood in front of us, dropping both hands on his waist “Ms. Maya, are you plotting behind my back?”“Oh, Dave… it's not like that.” The Nanny sounded hopeless. “We're only discussing about the weather.”“Really?” The boy narrowed his eyes. No doubt, he knew the Nanny was lying. I can't stand it anymore.I have to make it clear to him. “I won't take you to L.A.”His expression darkened. Literally, he went so mad that the cold look he threw my way froze me for a second. “How else will you repay my kindness, Theo Wellington?”“I can send you gifts from L.A. that's all.”But Dave wouldn't hear of it.I wonder if he did it intentionally or not, but my precious dinner was soon gone. The food I had barely touched.He knocked over the tray while grabbing his Nanny's hand and the glass of water spilled inside my food. “Fine. If you won't take me to L.A, I'll go by myself,” he declared. Despite my anger at s
…Geneva, Switzerland Theo's POV Is this a curse or what?I never expected to be stranded in a city as huge as this.The fact that nobody recognized me or my assistant made matters worse.Imagine us going to the airport and getting denied our luggage. Without our passports, nobody would believe I'm the mighty Theo Wellington.How did the passports even get lost in the first place?All thanks to Jake who had foolishly lost his wallet.Without both our phones… without any money in us, we're forced to keep relying on this little kid who seemed to hate me for no reason.Otherwise, why would he scoop a little food on my plate as my dinner?Hadn't he been the same person urging me to eat well last night?“This is too small,” I complained. “Is this all I'll get?”I glanced at Jake's plate which was filled to the brim with food.It's not fair, is it?“You were supposed to call me Boss, but you refused to,” said the little boy. “That's what you get for disobeying your savior.”Seriously, he
I don't know what instantly brought tears to my eyes. It's probably because of hearing his voice again for the first time after five years.Or maybe because he woke up when I was just about to leave. Turning around, I found the old man struggling to speak through the oxygen mask.I quickly helped him remove it, promptly checking his vitals through the monitor machine for any changes in his system. But his body was working fine which is a relief.I sat in the chair across from him, watching his eyes wet with tears.How did he recognize it was me?I'm wearing a mask after all.“Grandpa!” Emotion flooded my mind and my speech was incoherent. I struggled between laughter and tears as I held onto his hand. “You're awake!”“Am I dreaming, Olivia?” Grandpa Victor said, his voice hoarse and weak. “Did you come personally to check on me?”He didn't know yet that I was the surgeon who performed the operation.I've already planned with the hospital to keep it hidden even after the patient woke
…Los Angeles Olivia's POV Is it normal that I cannot even breathe properly anymore after hearing that Theo was looking for me?No. He had searched for me five years ago. Probably not anymore.But the feeling still lingered as if monsters were chasing me, lurking in the hospital walls.My mind was restless, and my heart beat with unease, wondering why he had looked for me.If Theo had searched for me five years ago, chances are things won't go well if we meet again. Right now, the last person I ever want to see is him.I've tried my best to avoid Grandpa Victor's relatives, but what if we accidentally bump into each other?What if Theo had sent out search parties to look for me, and someone accidentally saw me in Los Angeles?They would report to him instantly and my cover would be blown.“Olivia, calm down. You don't need to be in a rush. Don't you care about the old man’s health and that's why you're here? Besides, you have to follow the hospital’s protocol.”As much as Ethan trie
Cleaning the car is impossible!I've never done such a menial task before; talk more of doing it in public. Damnit!How did I end up like this? Luckily, Jake is here to do the humiliating job in my stead.I would have rejected it. However, the taxi driver's loud voice was already dragging the attention of the passersby.While I stood in a corner watching, Jake cleaned the taxi driver's car to the point that there wasn't a single daint on it. And before the taxi driver left, he looked at me and advised, “If you keep doing this, Mister, your son will forever live in the disappointment of you. With your good looks, you can easily get a job at any nightclub in this city. Those frivolous women can spend anything on you-”“Scram!” I was about to lose it, having had enough of the taxi driver's insults. However, the guy did himself good by leaving immediately.“I say we should deal with him, Mr. Wellington.” Jake wiped off his sweat, looking exhausted. “Even you never asked me to clean yo