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