Axton drove as fast as he could toward the hospital, his face filled with panic. Despite Sierra’s insistence that it wasn’t necessary, he quickly called his parents during the drive.He held Sierra’s hand tightly throughout the journey. They had left the mansion amidst the chaos, unnecessarily waking nearly every maid in the house.Thankfully, Sierra had prepared all the essentials for the hospital weeks in advance. Axton’s mother had helped her pack, and she was immensely grateful for it. She couldn’t imagine what would’ve happened if she had to rely on Axton in such a critical moment—he’d probably bring the entire contents of her room and fill every car in the garage with unnecessary items.“You just need to stay calm, and we’ll get through this,” Axton said, glancing at her as he took a deep breath.Sierra nodded lightly, sipping from a bottle of milk Percy had given her before they left. Along with the milk, Percy had also packed a box of freshly cut fruits amidst the mansion’s co
Watching Sierra give birth to their child was the most horrifying thing Axton had ever imagined in his life. To be honest, he had never envisioned this in any dream.If he could, he would have forced Sierra to undergo a C-section instead. Although he knew from his mother that both a C-section and a normal delivery would cause her pain, at least he wouldn’t have to witness Sierra straining so hard to bring their baby into the world.His heart sank to his feet when he heard their baby cry for the first time. Then, when he saw the baby placed on Sierra's chest, Axton lost control, allowing his lips to utter words that… were quite shocking.Axton didn’t regret saying them at all, but now he was afraid of what he had said because he knew he wasn’t joking when he said it.“It’s a girl. She’s a beautiful girl,” a nurse said with a kind smile. She handed Axton a pair of sterilized scissors and said, “You have to do it, sir. This is the first honor a father gives to his daughter.”Axton cut th
Even though she gave birth naturally with the help of an epidural, Sierra had to admit that the pain was still excruciating. Perhaps it wasn’t as unbearable as giving birth without an epidural, but it was still intense.Axton remained by her side when she regained consciousness after fainting, and Sierra felt immensely grateful not to be alone, especially after the moment of fear when they asked Axton to step out earlier. She knew her condition had been critical, but everything had now been handled well.Everything seemed to move quickly after that, and Sierra barely registered what was happening around her.“Are you okay?” Axton asked, his eyes filled with worry, and Sierra noticed they were red-rimmed.“Yes,” she nodded weakly. She felt an overwhelming urge to cry, realizing she had just survived one of the most terrifying phases of her life—a phase that brought her to the edge of life and death.“Oh God, I thought I was going to lose you,” Axton said as he hugged her tightly, his r
Everyone says having a newborn is the most challenging phase. Aside from dealing with the discomfort of just having given birth, they also have to adapt to new routines they don’t fully understand yet.Sierra and Axton didn’t have siblings, so neither of them knew how to care for a baby. Sierra did everything she could while recalling her parenting class lessons. However, she still had to adjust to several things, which was somewhat challenging.“Give her to me. It’s time for her feeding,” said Sierra, pointing to the baby box beside her.She could actually walk since last night, but as long as Axton was there, she could rely on him.Axton had taken leave since yesterday, and he stayed with her all day today. He didn’t touch his work at all and ignored all phone calls throughout the day as if he didn’t care about his important projects. While that wasn’t something he should do under any circumstances, Sierra didn’t want to ruin Axton’s joy during his first days as a father.“Are you g
Sierra was truly shocked when she heard what Andrea had said. For a moment, she didn’t know what to do. However, unlike her, Axton immediately stood up and took Sienna from Andrea’s arms. He carried the little girl and placed her gently in the crib available in the room.“Are you okay?” Axton asked after placing Sienna down.Andrea looked up and shook her head.Sierra extended her hand and spoke softly, “I’m sorry for hearing that.”Andrea understood what Sierra meant and immediately embraced her.At first, nothing happened, but after a while, Sierra heard Andrea crying in her arms.“I’ll give you some time,” Axton said, taking a deep breath and walking quietly out of the room. He briefly raised his phone as if signaling Sierra that she could call him anytime she needed him, and Sierra nodded in agreement.“I did everything I could to make him better. I don’t know why this had to happen to him,” the woman sobbed.Sierra was still too shocked, needing more time to process everything. “
The day of her return had arrived, and she was finally allowed to leave the hospital after undergoing a thorough check-up due to the complications she experienced during childbirth yesterday. The doctor also gave her some advice, urging her not to overexert herself, as it could affect her health.Afterward, they were allowed to go home, and Sierra couldn’t describe how she felt when she saw Axton walking out of the hospital while carrying Sienna in her car seat. Once again, she took out her phone and secretly captured the moment. She quickly hid her phone when Axton turned his head and held her hand, not wanting her to walk alone.She still couldn’t believe it all.The journey home felt longer than before, but Sierra paid no attention to her surroundings, choosing instead to focus on Sienna, who slept peacefully beside her.She only noticed her surroundings when Axton’s car began to slow down as they turned into a large gate with a long garden flanking the road they were driving throu
Since giving birth to Sienna, Sierra knew her life would completely change. However, she was still surprised by how drastic the changes were. She needed time to adjust, but she wasn’t given that luxury. The only thing she could do was keep going, non-stop.“Why is she crying like this?” Sierra looked up at Axton momentarily. She had already fed Sienna, but the little baby kept crying and refused to sleep.“I don’t know. Should I call Mom?”Sierra shook her head. “They’re probably asleep. Don’t disturb them.”After saying that, Sierra continued to cradle Sienna.The baby finally fell asleep after she rocked her for an hour. It was only then that Sierra managed to get some time for herself. However, she still couldn’t rest because she needed to pump her breast milk in case something urgent came up later. She figured she should also start teaching Sienna to use a bottle, so she wouldn’t worry about leaving Sienna at home when she had other activities.“Sienna’s nanny will arrive tomorrow
"You'd better not bother her!" Axton exclaimed, pulling Sierra's hand and positioning her behind him.Sierra’s heart raced as she gripped Axton’s arm, trying to hold him back in case he lost control."Maybe you should keep your hands off her," Damian said, his voice calm but sharp. "Didn’t your wife just pass away?"Axton stepped forward, grabbing Damian’s collar tightly. A few onlookers turned their heads, curious about the brewing confrontation."Can you stop meddling in my life?" Axton hissed."I will—when you stop interfering with what I’m trying to do and what I want to achieve," Damian retorted coolly. "I was just apologizing to Sierra for not being able to attend your wife’s funeral before you showed up."Sierra shook her head, realizing Damian’s words would only escalate the situation.The two men had been close friends years ago, which made them well-acquainted with each other's weaknesses. Damian always knew exactly how to push Axton’s buttons."This time, you've really cros
Lately, Sierra had grown fond of gardening. She enjoyed planting flowers, and since she had a spacious backyard, she was free to do whatever she pleased there.After returning from their honeymoon across various countries, she had already planned a beautiful concept for her backyard. Her mother used to love gardening, even after coming home tired from work, though they didn’t have an adequate plot of land to do so. Now that Sierra had better opportunities than her mother ever had, she wanted to honor that hobby—bringing something her mother loved into her new home.When Sienna was with her grandmother, Sierra found herself with free time to indulge in something she enjoyed, keeping herself entertained so she wouldn't feel bored. Occasionally, she would step out to purchase gardening tools and thoroughly enjoyed those moments.In the past, she couldn’t afford this kind of relaxed lifestyle because she always had a demanding schedule. Since college, she’d been accustomed to working part
Axton made Sierra leave the United States for a honeymoon in Europe one month after their wedding. He didn’t tell her where they would go or how long they would be on vacation, leaving Sienna with her grandparents. He only said that he had everything planned but wanted it to be a surprise, so the only thing Sierra had to do was to look beautiful every morning and look forward to each surprise he would give.This morning, they woke up in Norway after spending the night watching the beautiful Aurora Borealis. It felt like a dream—a place so beautiful it seemed unreachable by humans. But Sierra was there with Axton, and it was a truly wonderful experience.Then, in the night, they traveled to Switzerland and stayed there for an unknown number of days, visiting places they would explore.“I can’t believe I’m unemployed and traveling the world with you,” she commented while standing near the window of the villa they were staying in.The view of nature there was so soothing to her eyes. Eve
Sierra and Axton had agreed to host a simple wedding celebration attended only by close family and friends. Most of the guests were Axton’s family and friends, as Sierra didn’t have either.Well, she had invited Andrea—if the woman could even be categorized as a friend. And Damian…Actually, Sierra wasn’t the one who invited Damian. It was Axton, which had completely surprised her.“To my daughter-in-law, Sierra Scott, I love you, pretty girl,” Axton’s mother said, blowing an air kiss and smiling warmly. Sierra laughed as she stood next to Axton.After all the formal wedding, it was time for speeches from the couple’s closest people. Sadly, Sierra had to remind herself once again that she had no parents or close friends to speak for her.“I always wished I could have met Sophia, Sierra’s mother because she raised such an incredible woman with all her strength,” Axton’s mother began. “Sierra is a passionate woman with a beautiful perspective on everything in the world. She loves everyo
Sierra stared at her reflection in the mirror, disbelief evident in her eyes.It was hard to accept that all of this was real. But of course, she wasn’t dreaming as she stood there in her wedding gown, her face adorned with flawless makeup. She was almost too afraid to touch her own skin, worried she might ruin the carefully applied look.“You look absolutely stunning,” Axton’s mother said, wiping tears from the corner of her eyes as she admired Sierra standing in front of the mirror. “You are the most beautiful bride I’ve ever seen.”Sierra smiled and turned her head slightly. “Don’t exaggerate, Mom,” she replied, taking a deep breath. “I feel unsure about walking out there. What if people judge me?”The woman immediately took her hand, looking at her with genuine warmth. “When Callie—the most important person in your life—gives her blessing for what you’re about to do, why should you care about what anyone else thinks?”Sierra had read the letter Callie had given her. She must have
“I’m here,” Sierra said softly.A week after receiving Callie’s letter and all the gifts the woman had sent her, Sierra finally decided to visit Callie.“I also stopped by the store you worked with, just to thank them,” Sierra said, taking a deep breath as she sat down on the damp ground of Callie’s grave, ignoring the possibility of her skirt getting dirty. “They were confused, looking for me at your old house. I don’t live there anymore, Callie. I moved after giving birth because Axton thought it would be better for us to find a new home. Staying there made it hard to move on, constantly reminded of you.”She glanced at Axton, who was walking toward her from a distance.Today, she wasn’t alone. Axton and Sienna had come with her. But when they arrived, Sienna wanted to breastfeed, so Sierra left them in the car. Axton could handle her to help her drink her milk, and it wasn’t an issue for him.“I’m sorry I didn’t realize how much you cared for me and Sienna. I thought you were angry
Sierra couldn’t blink, and it felt like time had stopped for a moment. Her body felt stiff, even though the only thing she desperately wanted to do was run away.What Damian had said entirely left her at a loss for words. If she were honest, those words moved her deeply, making her feel even guiltier toward him.That wasn’t what he should have said. Damian should have angrily cursed at them for causing a scene in front of his apartment in the morning. He should have... He could have said something harsh to her if he truly wanted to show how upset he was with everything.But instead of doing that, Damian chose to say something kind—words that should never have come from someone who had been wronged.Thankfully, Axton could read her mind well enough to step forward, grab her hand, and lead her away from there.“Let’s go home!” he said, walking briskly.Of course, Sierra followed Axton. She walked without turning her head because she didn’t want to see Damian again.“I never knew that Da
This morning, Sierra cooked breakfast for everyone because she knew that the maids in her house must be exhausted after participating in last night's party. She didn't just prepare breakfast for her family but also for the entire staff."This is a simple menu, but I hope you'll like it," she said with a quick smile. "I'm not great at cooking, but I made sure it's safe to eat." She brought the food to the dining table near the kitchen. Usually, the maids and workers gathered there to eat together, which is why Sierra had come in now."You really shouldn't have gone to so much trouble. You must be exhausted after last night's party," said one of the staff.Sierra waved her hand with a playful smile. "Please, don't be so stiff when talking to me. If I'm tired, then you all must be tired too. This is just a small thing I can do. But this afternoon, I'll ask Axton to buy food for us all so you don’t have to cook.""Oh God, looks like this party made you happy," Percy commented casually, un
Sierra felt much more relaxed once she was back with Axton and Sienna. Of course, they were still the center of attention since it was their party, but now she didn’t have to stand alone in the middle of it all.“I don’t know what to give her, but she seems to like everything I give her,” a middle-aged woman, whom Axton introduced as his aunt, handed Sierra a large paper bag with the logo of a luxury brand.Sierra was quite stunned by this, but she quickly nodded and offered a polite smile. “Thank you for taking the time to visit Sienna. I hope you enjoy the party tonight.”“Well, of course, I’m enjoying it,” the woman smiled. “Isn’t Alicia the one who organized all of this? I’ve been to every one of her parties, and I can always tell which ones she’s organized. And I can say this one is definitely hers.”Sierra turned her head toward Axton and smiled again. “She put this together in just three days, and it amazes me.”“She’s a legend when it comes to parties in New York,” the woman c
Sienna’s bedtime routine often started with the family gathering in the living room after dinner. Percy and Bethany would prepare light snacks, and once Sienna fell asleep, Axton’s parents would head back to their home.“I’ve been thinking about this since Sienna was born,” Axton’s mother began with a warm smile, holding Sienna close in her arms. “But things have been quite hectic lately. I just wanted to spend as much time as possible with this beautiful girl. However, all our relatives and acquaintances keep asking about her, and I don’t want us to waste too much time hosting them one by one.”Sierra frowned slightly, resting her head on Axton’s shoulder as he held her hand and played with her fingers.“Some family members managed to visit the hospital, but others haven’t had the chance yet. They keep asking me when they can come, but I don’t know when to let them. I’m worried they’ll take up too much of our time.”Sierra’s frown deepened, but she remained silent.“So, what are you