Addison’s POVI opened my eyes when I heard my cell phone ringing very loudly. I raised my body to a sitting position and searched for the smart object that I forgot where I put it. My right hand flailed on the bed, looking for the smart object. The call was still ringing loudly, and I was finally able to get to it under my pillow.The first thing I saw was Hayden's name on my phone screen. I quickly picked up the call, which I thought must be good information, considering our conversation a while ago. "Hello?""Addison, sorry if I disturbed you so early in the morning."I smiled slightly at Hayden's voice, who felt reluctant to me. "Oh, that's okay. I happened to have woken up an hour ago." I lied a little about it because I didn't want him to feel guilty for calling me so early in the morning."Really? So my call didn't disturb your morning?" Hayden asked again to make sure.I chuckled this time, hoping Hayden wouldn't have to feel bad for me anymore. "Really. Oh yeah, how's the re
Addison’ POVI stared at the man in front of me wide-eyed. How could my father's name be on that list? I still couldn't believe it. I believe in my father. He's a loyal man, just like Uncle Austin said yesterday.The informant shrugged his shoulders. "This is what I got from searching for the information about Mrs Helena Saunders you requested."In the end, I nodded in understanding and asked him to continue with the story because I had to know what the end was like anyway. "Alright, continue."Then, the man exhaled before continuing his information again. The man took a sip of his black coffee, and after a minute, he spoke again. "During my years working with the Saunders family, those people I knew were close to Mrs. Saunders. It's just that I couldn't find out exactly who this Mrs. Saunders' affair was. However, all I know is that one of the three men has died."My forehead wrinkled. "Who died?" I asked impatiently."Mr. Kingston is a well-known businessman. It is known that the ow
Addison’s POVI was home and alone. My body was so tired, even though I hadn't done anything. I went to the drinking room to digest the information I had just gotten from informant Hayden. I poured Damon's water bottle into a shot glass and gulped it down. I repeated myself, pouring and gulping again and again. I could feel the heat starting to rise in my throat. I shouldn't be doing this because it could make me die quickly. However, I'd forgotten a bit about the damn disease.I was still thinking about everything that happened in the past. Was it all Father's doing? How could that be possible?So you did something really bad with Helena Saunders?So Damon did this to take revenge on me and Dad. And I think what Damon did was the right thing to do. How could he not hate the person who destroyed his family? Surely, everyone would have done the same thing. And so would I if only that had happened to my family.I remember once that Damon told me his life was messed up because of someone
Addison's POVIn the end, I chose to cancel my shopping and invited Nataly to continue our conversation at one of the cafes near the supermarket. I felt bad for the self-service clerk because we were chatting in the aisle, and I was worried about disturbing other customers who were shopping as well."Are you sure you're not going shopping, Addy?" This was already the second time Nataly asked me about me not going shopping because of chatting with her."Yeah, no problem. I can shop later." I replied to her question casually.However, I could see Nataly's face was a little glum. Maybe she felt bad for me for cancelling the shopping."Hey, I'm really fine. Maybe we'll have more fun chatting over a meal than standing around looking for groceries, right?" I deliberately widened my smile to make her smile, too."Yeah, you're right."She's finally smiling too. I'm happy to see her. By now, we were sitting facing each other at the cafe.We ordered some food before continuing our conversation
Hayden’s POVI brought an unconscious Addison to the hospital where Shofia worked. There was no way I was taking her home because Addison had never told me where she lived. I knew that she was just afraid that her husband would see a man taking her home even though they were in the process of divorcing. And, here I was, sitting anxiously while holding the fingers of Addison's hand, who was still unconscious since an hour ago. I was really very worried about her current situation.A few minutes ago, when I just arrived at this hospital, Shofia immediately took over to check on Addison's condition. Initially, when I asked Shofia about Addison's condition, Shofia only said that Addison did have a weak body and fainted easily.But I didn't believe her easily because I had checked the medicine that Addison had taken before she lost consciousness earlier when Shofia was busy examining Addison. I was still holding the bottle of medicine that Addison had taken earlier and showed it to Shofia
Hayden’s POVI was still standing in front of Addison's hospital room door, where two men had just entered to meet Addison inside. And, now, they were standing right in front of the bed where Addison was still lying unconscious. I was still wondering, what was the relationship between those two men and Addison?I could feel my heart beating fast, and it felt very uncomfortable to be in this position. I was worried about Addison in there and intended to go in to ask about what the two men wanted here. Especially Damon Saunders, what exactly did he want with Addison?Just as I grabbed the door handle, intending to go in and reprimand them, there was a sound from inside the room that made me undo my intention to enter. Maybe I should stay here to see what they would do to Addison."Why is she lying here again? She's not sick at all."It was Mr Saunders' voice asking the man behind him. Her words are not good. Why is she talking like that about Addison? She shouldn't have spoken so harshl
Hayden POVIt turned out that I couldn't leave here leaving Addison, and I chose to wait in the car. Even though I know for a fact now who Addison's husband is and that he's currently there with her. I don't know why I feel so heavy to leave here before seeing Addison wake up from her stupor and not care about that man. I just wanted to see Addison regain consciousness.Not long after, I saw the figure I saw earlier just coming out of the hospital, accompanied by his assistant, getting into the car. Yes, Damon Saunders had just left the hospital. I rushed out of the car and went back to see Addison in her hospital room. This is my chance. Maybe I will meet Shofia later.Arriving at Addison's hospital room, I thought she had regained consciousness, and that's why Mr. Saunders left. It turned out that Addison was still like before when I left. She was still unconscious. I stepped closer to Addison's bed to get a closer look."Why did he leave you, Addison?"If that man was her husband,
Hayden’s POVI was already near Addison's bed, seeing that she had started to wake up and was trying to open her eyes. Addison's eyes blinked and then opened completely. Meanwhile, Shofia was checking Addison's condition after she regained consciousness, just in case there was something fatal.At first, Addison seemed to have trouble recognizing us. She looked like she was struggling to see the people around her. "Shof?" I called Shofia to ask about Addison's condition."It's okay. It's just the effects of the fainting," Shofia said quietly, explaining Addison's current condition. Then Shofia raised her voice again, this time to Addison. "Addison, can you hear me?" asked Shofia, who again held Addison's hand."Shofia? Is that you?" Addison asked hesitantly with a voice that still sounded weak.I turned to Shofia, who nodded and smiled at Addison. Then, I turned back to Addison, who was looking at me."Hayden?" she asked hesitantly. There was a look of surprise as she looked at me. May
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