Lenka“Look, Lenka, I’ve prepared it perfectly.”That wide smile is etched clearly in my memory. At that moment, I couldn’t forget what Michael did. He lit up countless fireworks in the sky when we accidentally stayed overnight at the villa because of a heavy storm.That caught my eyes. I truly admired what he did—it was an incredibly beautiful sight.[You prepared this?]I moved my hands, and Michael, ever attentive, understood what I meant. He nodded and held my hand, then pulled me into an embrace.“Yes. I want to propose to you.”That’s right—it was a memory of when he proposed to me. I remember it clearly, and I believed that with him, I would experience an extraordinary happiness.At the time, I gave him my answer with excitement—I swear it was because I truly felt he loved me.A slight bitterness filled my mouth as I recalled what happened afterward. A married life that turned out to be so harsh, cold, and painful. So much so that I repeatedly wondered if I was trapped in a lon
JonasI’ve been patient long enough. Everything has been prepared perfectly, and I thought that finally, I would get what I’ve wanted for so long.Lenka is a naive woman; she’s different from George, who often deals with the dark side of things and has sharp instincts. That’s why Lenka often doesn’t realize that her actions could end up putting both herself and Felix in danger.What does Michael have that I don’t?He’s the man who once hurt Lenka so badly that she had to run away and hide. And yet, she still draws close to him—their relationship seems even closer than before. I can even see how her face blushes whenever she’s with him.Has she not accepted me all this time because she’s still in love with that bastard?I’ve done everything. There are so many things that, if I told her, would probably shock her. I have a certain fondness for her surprised expression. She has an incredibly amazing look when she’s shocked.It makes me feel breathless—it's that extraordinary.I like her.
LenkaJonas is a man I can truly rely on. Just when I had slowly begun to open up to Michael and started to think that maybe I could trust him a little, something like this happened.Shocking.I wanted to laugh at myself when I realized I might’ve just walked into a trap he set. Drugs—those are things so easily accessible for someone like him, a mafia member.Even during the marriage I once had with him, I came to realize how deeply he was involved in criminal activities. That clearly contradicted everything I had believed in until now—About truth and justice, the values my father always spoke of.I’ll say it clearly—my heart is in pieces right now, knowing the condition my child is in.Dr. Bruce said this would take time.As I said, Jonas is someone I can really rely on. I no longer care about the coffee shop I built—I’ve entrusted it completely to Tina to handle.Jonas quickly took Felix and me to another place. He said it would be a safe place for the both of us. And of course, I
MichaelWhen I received the letter from Lenka, I was truly shocked and froze for a few seconds. I thought our relationship had been improving lately—I was getting closer to her and Felix.I could feel it from the way she treated me. Lenka had slowly begun to open her heart to me. That’s why her sudden decision not to see me anymore left me surprised and confused.I'm sure something happened, and it might be because of the man beside her—Jonas.He clearly doesn’t like me, with his rude and cold demeanor. He acts more like Lenka’s husband than I do. I know he saved Lenka from what Ava did, but he’s been acting way too overprotective.And every time I face him, my instincts tell me something isn’t right. I’m wary of him, and that’s why I told Diego to look into Jonas.There’s something he’s been hiding, I can feel it.After exhaling several times, I leaned back into the chair again, causing it to rock slightly.I’ve been keeping my distance from Lenka for five days now. I wanted to give
MichaelIt felt like all the air had been sucked out of me, like I was being pushed into a bottomless pit after hearing what Diego said.All this time, the enemy I’d been searching for was actually so close—and that man was now with Lenka.Jonas is the leader of the Blacksheep Mafia.Being a police officer was just his way of hiding his true identity—or maybe he simply enjoyed playing around with that status. Either way, he had successfully deceived many people, including Lenka.That mafia group is massive, and they’ve clashed with The Noctis before. They seem inactive on the surface, but they’re a dangerous organization.Now I understand the game he’s been playing.The reason George was killed.“We need to save Lenka—now, Diego.”My entire body was engulfed in a dark aura, a mix of rage and fear.A man who’s done so many terrible things wouldn’t hesitate to do something drastic—even to the woman he claims to love.“He must’ve killed my mother and George because they discovered his tr
Inside the car, Lenka’s body felt so cold. She kept holding the documents containing the evidence in her hands. She remained silent, staring at the evidence without saying a word—but I knew she was deeply shaken.Then she looked at Felix.“Felix,” she called weakly.“He’ll be fine, Lenka.”She shook her head—so weak, so pained. Seeing her like this hurt.“You didn’t do anything to Felix…? Didn’t you do this to him…?”“Lenka, I didn’t do anything evil. Not at all. I only wanted to win you over without force… but I’m sorry, this time I had to force you to leave that house.”I held her hand, and this time, she didn’t pull away.That gave me a bit of relief. Maybe this calm would help her better receive what I was about to say.“Whatever that man said—it’s not true. I wasn’t the one who did it.”She looked at me, her eyes twitching, as if she wanted to speak but held back. After a moment of lowering her head, gathering herself, she finally looked at me again.“Jonas… he lied to me.” Her h
LenkaI put all my trust in Michael. After going through everything, I started to feel like my life was a joke. Turns out Jonas had known about me from the very beginning, and he deliberately kept me close to him.Even the good relationship we had didn’t stop him from doing something this terrible to Felix. The drugs in Felix’s system were dangerously high—he was on the edge, either about to destroy himself or beyond saving.Michael said that this couldn’t have happened just once.That bastard had been injecting him multiple times.Oh God… shattered. My heart felt like it was being torn apart, and I felt like I had failed as a mother to Felix.I was in complete turmoil, falling apart. And I placed all my hopes in Michael. After everything, I chose to trust him again.He’s the only one I trust now.What shocked me even more was the truth about Michael’s past being revealed.I thought he had lied to me.Back when we were dating, we shared stories about our lives. But after I found out h
LenkaWhen I woke up, I immediately moved out of the room. I forced myself to move quickly even though my head felt a little dizzy. A quick glance at my phone told me I had slept for more than seven hours.Maybe something happened while I was out. Maybe things have gotten better.As I passed through the open door accompanied by soft laughter, I saw them together—sitting and looking into each other’s eyes. I didn’t want to interrupt their moment, but I couldn’t help being drawn to them.Just a little while ago, they both had made me so worried. But judging from their behavior now, they looked better and were enjoying their time. They showed smiles that made me smile too.It was a sense of relief from the darkness that had been chasing me. I stepped forward, allowing them to finally notice my presence. Both of them looked at me and smiled wide.I moved closer and let myself be pulled into Felix’s tight embrace. It made me realize how deeply I loved this child. Quietly, I glanced at Mich
LenkaI always say that the air here has a different scent. It’s like a mixture of pine and syrup, and I call this place peace. A quiet place with little traffic. The gossip here spreads quickly.Even though this city isn’t small, there aren’t as many people compared to other cities. Along the road, I opened the window. Together with Felix, we owned the streets with our smiles.The scent became clearer, bringing a sense of calm. I’m sure Felix might feel the same way I do.“The air is still cold!” Felix commented loudly.The quiet streets made it feel like this road was made just for us. There were no disturbances at all, which made this place perfect.Honestly, I didn’t know much about this city, and the reason Jonas brought me here was to avoid meeting Michael.I guessed it myself because of his cunning mind.“Do you need a coat, Felix?” Michael offered, causing Felix to look at him.Felix shook his head. “No, Dad. I like the air here. It’s nice.”I laughed silently.I remembered wh
LenkaIt’s been a long time since I’ve been here. In fact, I’ve only been here once before. I experienced so much fear, a deep trauma. And when I arrived at my father’s grave, I remembered that brutal murder.Jonas was the one who did it, if only I had realized it back then. He wore a mask and quickly stabbed my father, stepping on him, and everything I remember could make my head spin and make me want to vomit. Now, it’s a bit better; I haven’t felt that way in a while. In reality, it may be because Jonas is dead—my vengeance was fulfilled.But maybe this isn’t just about vengeance. The fate that tangled between us was truly unpleasant and intriguing, causing terrifying things to happen.I took a deep breath. I felt relieved because now I could be in front of my father’s grave, holding the gravestone, as if I was speaking directly to him.“Dad, forgive me for only coming here now.” I paused for a moment. I felt that Dad would definitely understand my actions. “Dad, this is my son, yo
Lenka"Are you going to keep watching those ducks, Felix?"We sat under a tree, with a large lake in front of us and a line of ducks swimming. The sight was calming without us even realizing it.We had been watching them for a long time, and I didn’t think of it as an issue at all. It’s just that maybe Felix wanted to do something else. He had brought a book to read peacefully, and there were many guards around us.Michael seemed to be talking to Diego, while on the left, preparations were being made for something we could enjoy later."They’re doing the things they like. It must be fun for them, floating on the water." Felix spoke without shifting his focus. His hands remained on the book."Do you want to go on a boat?" I asked him.We could do that, and Michael would definitely go with us. Going on a boat together sounded fun; we hadn’t done it together before.Felix looked at me and gently shook his head. "No, Mom. I’m hungry."His attitude was so innocent and endearing. Just then,
LenkaIt was a heavy burden, knowing that he had gone through so much pain. The truth was, Felix was still just a child — he should never have had to experience anything like this.The calmness he showed wasn't something to be happy about. He didn’t want to do anything.The specialists said he was dealing with trauma.On that bloody day, he had learned too much — far too much for someone so young to bear. He found out that his father was a mafia boss, and that the man he trusted was a killer. He had witnessed death itself.Terrifying things had taken root inside his mind, growing into a constant terror."What should we do?" Michael’s soft voice was full of concern as he wrapped his arm around me.Both of us turned to the doctor standing before us."Young Master Felix needs support from the people around him," the doctor said. "This healing process could take a long time, and your support is crucial."I already knew that... But every time I saw Felix's empty, lifeless expression, it to
LenkaI had forgotten about her; I was too focused on the visible enemy, thinking the most dangerous one I was facing right now was Jonas.But the figure that had just whispered near my ear was this woman. It had been such a long time since I last saw her, and it froze me for a few seconds. She was another nightmare.She was Ava.She smiled at me, and that’s when she immediately grabbed my hand, pulling me into her reach. With the knife at my throat, I could feel the coldness of it, and it was terrifying.“Ava! You slut, what are you doing!?”Jonas shouted.“Let her go, Ava!” Michael commanded.This time, both of them were not focused on their fight but on me. It was so annoying to see Jonas pretend to care about me when he was the one who wanted me dead earlier.“Because this woman destroyed my life, I think it’s better if she dies too, don’t you think?” She glanced at Michael and Jonas alternately.“I should have killed you a long time ago.” Jonas spoke. He stepped forward, but with
LenkaI always prayed and believed in Michael, trusting that he would keep his promise to me. Looking at myself in the mirror, even though my face was covered in makeup, it didn’t make me happy at all.My heart was pounding painfully. Felix entered the room and hugged me."Mom, is he a bad man?"Hearing his question, I actually didn’t want him to know about this at all. That’s why it took me a while to respond.Felix, looking at me gently, held onto my wedding dress. "Mom, you’re going to marry him.""Yes," I gently stroked his head, kissing his forehead. "Felix, stay calm and listen to them."Felix, who was silent, seemed to understand my meaning. I was sure of it because he was an insightful child. Then, before we left the room, he nodded. I became more at ease.My hope in Michael continued to grow; I wanted him to one day save me and Felix.Or, I wouldn’t hesitate to kill that man with my own hands once I made sure everything was in place. I didn’t want to lose anyone else besides
MichaelHis obsession made him incredibly captivating—I’d call it clever, or maybe just plain insane.Tini was a long journey, dealing with permits due to it being a different country. With so many people involved, he tried to make me question what actions I should take. Bringing in a large force would only make it easier for us to be attacked from another front.Have I ever mentioned the man who has the same face as Diego?I haven’t, not even Lenka knows about it—because he acted as the “cattle warden.” Living on a farm, it seemed like an incredibly peaceful life. But beneath the large barn filled with milk-producing cows, there was a hidden laboratory—for drugs and weapons.He was a warden, yes, but a cruel one.With the passage of time and the actions I took, that warden eventually left his cozy little spot and moved into the center of The Noctis' power. He became someone highly trusted today.Dalton—he was staring at me from the phone screen.“I’ll guard it well, boss.”He looked
MichaelAnother explosion and the attack were just a diversion.I’ve confirmed that it was a very well-organized distraction, and what makes me so furious with myself is that I only now realized this house has a basement or an escape route.Bastard.I told myself how stupid I was, how everything turned into a mess because this was completely unexpected. When I found out there was another way out, I punched the wall over and over again.“Damn it, how could I not know this?”This house has stood for hundreds of years. I once heard from my father that my great-great-grandfather bought it when all his businesses were flourishing. But I’ve never heard anything about an underground escape route.I followed the path and ended up in a different part of the property. My men wouldn’t even be able to spot this from where they were.“Jonas… where did he get the blueprint for this house?” My voice trembled as I spoke, clenching my fists.I’m absolutely certain that not even my family knows about t
Lenka"What nonsense are you saying?"Immediately, my body froze upon hearing his words. I looked into his eyes, which were still filled with excitement. Something bad was starting to surface, and I wanted to know it now."Lenka, I already know we are destined to be together." He lowered his gaze, but I could tell he was still smiling widely. "You and I cannot be separated, and in two days, we will be married."Chills ran down my spine, my whole body shivered hearing his words."No... I don't want to marry you, Jonas. I don't want to because you're a bastard!"He remained calm, shook his head slightly, then hugged me and quickly released me."Lenka, it's useless for you to reject this because we will be married soon." He smiled."Get out!"I pointed at the door, my chest aching so much. With sharp eyes and a face red with anger, he responded with calmness."Alright, I'll leave now. I want you to prepare yourself because you will be shocked by our marriage."The more angry I became, th