Addison’s POVDamon was utterly shocked by what I had just said. It was like he couldn't accept the fact that it was my decision. Damon seemed to sigh and said, "No."I frowned at his one-word words and nothing else. I looked at him questioningly. I didn't understand what he wanted. Somehow, it was hard to understand what this man wanted. "No, what?" I asked him for an explanation. "After all, all you've done is torture me. You find out for yourself, and I don't care about you anymore. If you still don't let me go, maybe I should commit suicide in front of you."Suddenly, Damon's head snapped up, looking at me sharply. "Addison, stop saying things like that. Your jokes are too horrible, and I don't like them." The man's head shook quickly, and I could see that the look on his face had changed to one of panic and worry. What was he thinking exactly? Why was he like this?Our eyes met, and he still had a worried expression. While I was just flat and didn't want to show any excitement be
Addison’s POVDad chatted with Damon, and I didn't interrupt him at all. I could feel that Damon's conversation with Dad was very awkward, especially Damon, who seemed to be very stiff when replying to Dad's questions. He's no longer the warm person he used to be to me. This time, his attitude looks pretty pretentious, and it's pronounced.I think Damon still stood by his stance that his father was the one who had destroyed his family in the past. So she had to behave like this. If he hated me, he shouldn't have been here and pretended to be so lovely that he had to converse with me.Finally, I heard Damon say goodbye to leaving because he had to take care of something."I'll visit again later, Dad," Damon said before leaving."Thank you, Damon. Go, I'm sure you must be very busy."I didn't care about Damon leaving and was still staring in the other direction. Until I heard the door behind me open and then close. I was sure that Damon had left the room.Damon still doesn't believe wha
Addison’s POVThanks to Shofia's help, I managed to get a room together with Dad. I owe a lot to Shofia for always getting her help so quickly.We're currently in the hospital garden, getting some fresh air. It's not for nothing that we're here. I wanted to have an important talk with Shofia freely so that Dad wouldn't hear it. I also told Shofia to hide the fact that I was sick from Father. I didn't want you to know about it because you'd probably be shocked if you found out. And I don't want to make you sad."But, Addison... I think your father needs to know." As usual, Shofia was a very caring person and didn't want to hide the fact about my illness. She always tried to let the people closest to me know what was happening to me. I appreciated it, but I wasn't ready to tell him. Even Damon, I didn't want him to know. I was a little disappointed when she learned what happened to me."Come on, Shof, Dad just woke up from his coma after a long time. I didn't want him to hear the bad ne
Damon’s POVJared and I were discussing the information about the time that happened to my mother and Addison's father. Then, I noticed a paper with two names written on it that Addison had given me. Those two names might be related to my mom's past problems.I'm not sure about all this. There are two men's names that Addison gave me besides her father's name, even though previous evidence showed that Addison's father was exactly the culprit. But why is everything different? Addison even mentioned that her father was completely innocent of the incident.And, what makes me wonder is why the information Addison got is so much different from the information I have. Where exactly did she get all that information from? I was too proud to ask her because I thought I could get other information alone. It's like she said that I can do anything with money and power."All the searches, we have to go back and dig deep. I want you to find out these two names." I handed the paper containing two na
Damon’s POVMy cell phone is still vibrating, indicating that the call from Cora is still ongoing. I deliberately put the ringtone on silent to make it less annoying. I knew she would be angry because I ignored her phone call. For now, I don't want to talk or meet her just yet, considering the many problems I'm facing. I don't care if she gets mad at me.I exhaled as soon as my phone stopped vibrating, indicating that the call had ended. Maybe later I'll meet her and explain as usual that I'm busy with work. In my opinion, Cora is very easy to persuade. Just give her sweet words and seduction, and she will melt back very easily. It's even easier if I send her money for shopping. She'll melt down easily.I was still waiting to hear from Jared about the informant we were working with. I can't wait to find out what news I'll hear from them. Is it the same as what Addison said or not? I don't know which one to believe. Addison or my informant, who I paid a lot of money for.Suddenly, ther
Cora’s POVAfter getting my allowance from Damon, I chose to have fun by buying whatever I liked. Damon never messes around with money, he's very generous, and I'm pleased about that. I've bought some clothes, shoes, and my make-up kit.No one can stop me from doing whatever I want. I don't think Damon would be mad if he knew I was spending his money. He's a nice guy who understands how I am. This is what he always does when I'm sulking at him. Even he's terrified of me getting mad at him.Now, I enter the umpteenth women's clothing store. I looked for something I wanted and couldn't find it in any other store. The store clerk walked me to the aisle where the items I was looking for were. Then we arrived at the clothing rack, where exquisite lingerie lined up and spoiled the eyes."Please, Miss.""Thank you." I touched a very pretty pink lingerie, and I think the model is bold. I haven't slept with Damon in a long time. I didn't know if he and Addison were sleeping together again, so
Cora’s POVI was reminiscing when I had just returned from overseas after taking treatment. In the beginning, I felt very insecure and had very low self-esteem. I thought I had a bad life after breaking up with Damon and getting into a relationship with a man I thought was more everything than Damon. In fact, I was wrong.When I was in the city center, I accidentally bumped into Damon. It seemed like I was walking daydreaming, so I accidentally bumped into someone who turned out to be Damon. I was surprised by that.I felt that my feelings were rekindled when I met him, even though I already knew about his marriage to another woman. At that time, I could see Damon's face, which was more handsome and more mature than before when we separated.In my heart, there was a glimmer of hope that we could get back together. But a second later, I pushed that thought away because I knew Damon was married. We looked at each other and didn't say anything. I could feel Damon's hand holding my waist,
Addison’s POVI was currently with my father in the hospital, helping to feed him and peel fruit. Dad still had to undergo more treatment because his condition wasn't stable yet. Meanwhile, I was already a little better from the accident, so I was allowed to go home."Is everything okay, Addison? What happened while you were in the hospital?"I smiled before replying to his question. "Everything is fine, Dad. I'm just worried about how you're doing, and I hope you wake up soon."I deliberately didn't tell you my true situation, even though my life has been hard with what Damon did to me. I also told him about my relationship with Damon, which was going well. And, hadn't dared to ask about the problems that had occurred in the past between Father and Mrs. Saunders."Damon is a very good man. I'm glad that you've been living together with Damon. I remember when you were growing up together, Damon was attentive to you. Damon always considered you his brother since he doesn't have one. Yo
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