Addison’s POVI opened my eyes slowly. I didn't know how long I had been unconscious. I don't understand why, in the image that I glimpsed earlier, Damon was calling my name while smiling. Even more surprising was that our hands were holding each other. It made me feel extraordinary. Why were we so close? I didn't remember him at all or even know him.The headache I felt earlier was getting less and less, and I realized my head was in Hayden's lap. It was only then that I opened my eyes wide. I could see that Hayden was looking at me with concern."Addison, are you okay?" Hayden asked in a worried tone. "Do we have to go to the doctor?" He wondered again, still with his anxious look.I shook my head and chose to sit back down. Hayden helped me to get up. I felt that my condition had improved, and the headache that had attacked me earlier was no longer there. I didn't understand. The last few days, I had been refined and never felt a headache. But now the headache came back to attack m
Damon’s POVI stopped my car right at Cora's residence. Yes, I very reluctantly had to drive her home, avoiding the commotion at the party, which would lead to embarrassment. The party wasn't over yet, and I didn't expect Cora to be there either. She shouldn't have been there because what she did to Addison made me angry. How could she still assume that we were lovers?"You see if Addison is already with Mr. Clarke. Why are you defending her again?" Cora is back to babbling again.Throughout the trip, she always talked insultingly about Addison, and I didn't respond. She doesn't have to do that anyway since we're already separated. Even though she doesn't accept my decision and I don't care. I was so sick of hearing her voice. At first, I didn't want to drive her home and opted to just order a taxi for her, but all she did was throw a tantrum, and I was worried it would be embarrassing.Cora turned to me, who never responded to her words. "Damon, you don't have to do anything to Addis
Damon’s POVI poured the alcoholic drink into the glass to the brim and downed it immediately. And I did it over and over again. I needed this drink to calm my mind and emotions towards Cora a bit. That woman just makes me upset and dizzy. I didn't know how to stop it.It seemed like this time, I was no longer thinking about Cora but Addison and Hayden, who came to the party together. Actually, before Cora came, I had already seen Addison and Hayden. However, I purposely didn't go to her and just watched them from afar. I feel that the relationship between Addison and Hayden is getting closer and seems very suitable. Yes, they look like a lovely couple.But, deep down inside, I refused to call them a couple. I want Addison to be happy, but I also wish for Addison to come back to me again. It feels unwilling if Addison is with another man who is not me. I don't know what I'm feeling right now. I just want Addison to return to me. No matter if I'm selfish, I just want to make her happy
Damon’s POVJared and I were already in a shopping center in the city center. There are all kinds of stores with famous brands here. Usually, I would come to this place with Cora. She loves shopping here and buying everything she likes. But I didn't come with Cora this time, and I'll make sure I never come with Cora to this place again.I first visited a luxury jewelry store, and a store clerk opened the door for me. "Welcome, Mr. Saunders."I walked in without looking at the clerk, with Jared following me. The jewelry store's space is ample, and there are only a few visitors this afternoon."Mr. Saunders! It's a pleasure to have you visit our shop." One of the store salespeople who knew me well said hello, as I was used to coming here with Cora. I was already standing in front of the display case where a lot of beautiful and glittering jewelry lay inside.My gaze fell on the various exquisite-looking necklaces on the glass shelves."Would you like to give Miss Hills a set of jewelry?
Addison’s POVThis morning, I was already busy in the kitchen. Yesterday, we went shopping for home and kitchen necessities at the supermarket, and the plan was to bake a cake today. I don't know what's wrong, but I'm in the mood for chocolate cake. So I've bought all the ingredients I need, and I've memorized them all by heart as if I've made them so many times.I was a little busy in the kitchen after making the dough and putting it into the grill. I washed my hands and quickly curled my long, slightly messy hair."Addison, what are you doing there?"It was Dad's voice asking from the direction of the sitting room. Dad was reading an online news portal."I was making cookies," I replied to his question in a slightly raised tone. "For some reason, I wanted to make this chocolate cake. You know that I don't like chocolate."Suddenly, he was already approaching me in the kitchen. "You're making a cake?"I nodded and smiled warmly at him. "Soon, the chocolate cake will be done, and we w
Addison’s POVI still didn't understand the man standing in front of me. He didn't answer my question about who the sender of the gift was. I guess he wasn't just anyone. The man was well-dressed and very modest."Miss." The man again thrust the box towards me, asking me to accept it. But I still refused to take it."Who are you?" I asked again. On closer inspection, it felt like I was familiar with the man's face. I squinted at him, trying to remember something. "I seem to have seen you before ...." I was still trying to remember where I had seen that man.The man remained where he was standing without bothering to help me remember when I met him. "Ah, I have seen you with Damon, er, Mr. Damon Saunders. Right?"The man smiled slightly and nodded his head. "That's right, Miss. I am Jared Leigh, Mr. Saunders' secretary."Oh, thank God, it helps my memory. Jared?Somehow, that name seemed familiar to me. I seem to be very familiar with the name.I looked at the man a little sarcasticall
Addison’s POVI sat at the dressing table and looked at my reflection in the mirror. My eyes fell on the necklace around my neck. It looks so pretty. I like it. Yes, I don't know why I liked that necklace so much. The necklace was indeed very pretty, a simple beauty that wasn't too fancy. But I liked it, and it felt like it was just like me once it was simple and not flashy.After the room, I went out to accompany Father. Father was sitting in the lounge reading letters coming to our house. As I sat on the sofa next to him, he turned to me. I could see where Dad's eyes were going and smiled."Is it a gift from Damon?" Father asked me a question.I touched the necklace I was wearing and nodded. "That's right, Dad. It's strange, but this necklace is very much to my taste." The necklace had my favorite butterfly pendant.Father continued to watch me, ignoring some letters on the table that hadn't been opened yet. Being noticed like that made me frown in surprise. "Why do you keep looking
Addison’s POVI was still silent, thinking about Hayden's words about Damon being called a very bad man. If Hayden can say that, of course, I have to ask what problems actually happened between Hayden and Damon. This really makes me curious. Because that's what I wanted to ask Hayden and Shofia from the beginning, and maybe this is the right time for me to ask Hayden. Is she going to tell me what exactly happened this time, or is she still silent like she did? I have to give it a try.I turned to Hayden, who I guess had been looking at me for a while. "I want to know what exactly happened between you and Damon when I lost consciousness or when I was before the operation. I really don't remember anything about what happened before."Hayden seemed to exhale a long breath. "Addison, the truth is that it was Damon Saunders who destroyed your father's business and made it bankrupt. And you already know that it's just that your memory is having problems. So you don't remember completely. Th
Damon’s POVAfter the conversation with Mr. Clarke, I immediately ran to Addison's hospital room excitedly. I knew I still had a chance to make things right with Addison, and I wouldn't waste it. I would also prove to everyone, especially Mr. Clarke and Addison's father, that I still deserved to make Addison happy.I also won't waste Mr. Clarke's sacrifice, who, with his kindness, let Addison go for me. I knew it was hard for him to decide for Addison.Arriving in front of Addison's hospital room, I let out a long breath, trying to strengthen my heart. Come on, Damon, you can do it!After that, I opened the door to the room and saw Addison, who happened to be staring at me, too. She was alone and seemed to have been crying. I knew that this was the right time to express my feelings to her, which I had experienced during the time she didn't remember me anymore.I stepped slowly to the center of the room and stopped. Addison was still looking at me without saying anything. She just look
Hayden’s POVI let out a long breath after walking out of Addison's hospital room with a horrible feeling. I stayed in front of the door long to calm myself down. I knew my decision had been well thought out after seeing Addison, who kept calling the man's name while in a trance. I foolishly let Addison go because I knew she couldn't get Damon's image out of her mind. I knew this was the right decision because I couldn't possibly keep a woman who still held the love of another man in her heart. Even though I felt my passion for Addison was more significant than anyone else, including Damon Saunders.When I felt a little better, I was about to leave this place and go home. However, my gaze fell on Damon, sitting in the corner of the hospital hallway as if waiting. I walked over to him. Damon looked at me as I headed towards him, then stood up from his seat.I was standing two steps before Damon with my gaze fixed on him. "I want to talk to you."Damon nodded his head. I walked first, a
Addison POVI was still surprised by what Hayden said. I didn't think he would say that now when I still didn't understand what was going on. Everything seemed very confusing to me. Then, with his silence, it was as if he didn't care about what Damon did to me.I shook my head quickly. "No, Hayden. That can't be happening. We just had a beautiful relationship. You know I'm happy with you..."Hayden retook my hand and squeezed it hard. His eyes looked very cold looking at me. What's with those eyes? Can't he look at me with a loving gaze?"Addison, you better be honest if you've been lying to yourself, and it's making you hurt more. Isn't that right?"I paused to digest Hayden's words, which seemed very painful if they were true. If so, I must have hurt Hayden a lot. I looked at Hayden and shook my head slowly. "I'm okay, Hayden. I feel fine."I was surprised to realize that my voice was stammering. Was I nervous?"I found out who you really love," Hayden spoke again.Suddenly, I raise
Addison’s POVI opened my eyes and smiled when I saw Hayden standing not far from the bed. Then, I felt something grasping my hand. Was it Dad? However, when I looked down to get a better look, it wasn't Dad but Damon. That, of course, surprised me a lot.Hayden just looked at me without wanting to come closer to me, so I knew the man who was holding my fingers was Damon. Shouldn't Hayden be angry?"Why is that man here?" I asked Hayden while pointing at Damon. However, Hayden remained silent and said nothing at all.Suddenly, Damon raised his head and smiled at me. "Addison."I looked at him in astonishment. How could Dad and Hayden let him be here? I looked back at Hayden, and he was still staring at me silently and showing no signs of preventing Damon.Damon moved closer and immediately hugged me. I was surprised by what he did. This really makes me not understand what's going on. Why is Damon here, and now he is hugging me? And Hayden, who is just silent as if he didn't see me, Da
Damon’s POVI really feel so broken at this point. I was so stupid to have done bad things to Addison all this time. I admit that no matter how much good I do, I won't be able to erase the sins I've committed against Addison.After I let her be happy with Mr. Clarke, I thought there wouldn't be any more bad things happening to her. Turns out I was very wrong. The disaster was Cora, who escaped my attention. I should have deterred Cora by what she did to Addison back in the day. I felt stupid for letting her wander around with a grudge in her heart. I would have made her disappear long ago if I had known Cora was after Addison.Jared informed me about the accident that happened to Addison, which made me angry. Plus, I was told that Cora was the culprit. Indeed, after I got an ultimatum from Jared to let Addison go, I didn't just let it go. I asked Jared for absolute conditions to keep monitoring Addison's condition. Jared said he would do it in a limited time. I promised him that if Ad
Hayden POVThe smile that appeared on Addison's face was extraordinary. She is really very beautiful when she smiles, and it makes me love her even more. We chose to sit on a park bench to enjoy the snacks we bought and canceled lunch at the restaurant."You have to finish all this food."I chuckled at her annoyance at the amount of food I had bought."Don't worry, I'll finish it. You know I eat a lot."Addison chuckled at my joke. "Yeah, I know. That's why if I make a cake or food for you, I don't worry because you have to finish it."I laughed out loud again."You know, Addison. Any food you make automatically becomes my favorite food."Addison's face turned red. I'm sure she blushed at my teasing words. Addison blushes easily when anyone compliments her. She really is a very innocent and naive woman.Addison only ate a little of the food we bought. I, on the other hand, couldn't finish it all and intended to take some home to give to Nataly.After enjoying lunch at the city park, w
Addison’s POVHayden looked sharply at Cora, and then Cora made an annoyed face at Hayden as if not accepting what Hayden had said to her.I felt uneasy now, worried that something might happen here because, at this moment Cora had stood up from her seat and stood facing Hayden. Cora's face looked very angry as she prepared to reply to Hayden's words."Don't be so confident, Mr. Clarke. Because a man who is overconfident in his words will eventually bend the knee before me." Again, Cora said that with great confidence.I smiled faintly, realizing that Cora's attitude was more courageous, and I felt very confident in herself rather than the judgment of others.Hayden smiled sarcastically at Cora. "You're the one who shouldn't be confident, Miss Hills. Because someone like you who has nothing can be destroyed very easily."Cora's chest seemed to deflate at Hayden's words, which made her even more annoyed. I can see that the muscles around Cora's face are tense. I'm sure her temper will
Addison’s POV After Hayden's departure, I walked into the room with a happy look. Yes, I am very happy right now. How could I not? I felt loved so much by Hayden. I also felt euphoria in me that seemed to explode, and the butterflies in my stomach flew around very cheerfully. Oh, is this what it feels like to be in love? It felt amazing, and I loved it. I imagined Hayden over and over again, the moment he kissed me so passionately, touching me so gently. Hayden really treated me very well and affectionately. But on the other hand, I wanted to show Damon how much I was loved by a man like Hayden, not a man like him who couldn't appreciate me as a partner. Suddenly, I shook my head quickly. "What do I have to do with him? I'm determined not to remember him anymore." Remembering Damon made my facial expression become grim. It seemed like that guy was having a bad effect on my life. Maybe I should just remember Hayden, because if I remember Hayden my face will definitely turn red and
Addison’w POVI opened my eyes slowly, and I saw Hayden's face looking at me. I blushed. "What are you doing?" I moved behind him as I remembered what happened between him and me last night. I was embarrassed."Hey, why are you turning away from me, Addison?" Hayden grabbed my shoulders and pulled my body back to look at him. Didn't he realize how embarrassing he was making me look?Finally, we faced each other again, Hayden's hand smoothing my messy-looking hair. I still vividly remember what we did last night, and it makes me look like a complete idiot. We were adults, and it was natural for us to get in touch with each other. However, for me, being in front of her was very embarrassing."Are you mad at me about last night?" Hayden asked me cautiously.I shook my head softly. "Why should I be mad if I enjoyed it too."Hayden gave a small chuckle. "Addison."He called out to me. Then I looked at him without asking."I want to get more serious with you. I know, I'll wait until you're