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
Addison’s POVWhile we were talking, the nurse came into my father's room and said that my father had to have a routine check-up and after that, he had to rest. Damon and I had to leave Dad's room and let the nurse check on Dad's condition."I'll come back tomorrow, Dad," I said as I hugged him.Dad nodded and smiled at me. Then I walked out of his hospital room with Damon following me. When we were outside the room, Damon suddenly held my hand as I was about to leave. I looked at him sharply."I'll come with you."My forehead scrunched up at his words. "Where are you going?" I asked in surprise."Of course you'll see your friend the doctor ask about your illness, right?"I pushed his hand away from me. "Just act normally and don't care about me. "You don't need to know what I'm going to do. I can take care of myself."Damon didn't seem to hear me. "I didn't know you were sick. I thought you were just pretending."I let out a short breath. "You never care because you only think about
Addison’s POVI've been living my days a little more calmly ever since my father woke up from his coma. Moreover, the father's health is slowly improving and experiencing significant changes. The doctor said that Father still had to undergo special treatment to recover fully. That means Father will be as healthy as ever.Afterward, I prepared myself to undergo the first chemotherapy that I had during my time with cancer. Damon doesn't know anything about all this. I didn't see him again after our conversation in front of Dad's room the other day. I didn't care about him at all because from now on, I would focus more on my and Dad's recovery.Shofia explained to me what I needed to do before chemotherapy. First, I have to prepare myself mentally, which I've been doing since a few days ago. Shofia said that I shouldn't think about things that would cause prolonged stress and I shouldn't get sick. My body must be strong. Secondly, I have to eat lots of nutritious food. Doing oral and den
Damon's POVI was currently sitting across from an informant who worked for me. He managed to get an update on the photos Addison had given him the other day. The man began to explain the information he had brought, saying that it was true that my mother did not have a serious relationship with Martin Rundolph, Addison's father.It was all a misunderstanding. Because it was known that, at that time my mother had wanted to commit suicide but was saved by Martin Rundolph. The incident was successfully covered up due to Martin Rundolph's involvement. Martin Rundolph said all that was deliberately kept secret, just not wanting to hurt my very young feelings then. It was even rumored that Martin Rundolph gave my mother money to return home. However, on the way home, my mother suddenly disappeared and a few days later was found dead in a swamp.Hearing the explanation from the informant made me instantly silent. Even though I had wanted to ask Mr. Rundolph about this since yesterday, I just
Damon’s POVI've been at home since a few minutes ago. I intended to wait for Addison to come home. It had been a few days since our conversation at the hospital the other day. And this time, I wanted to talk to her about the doctor I had prepared for her and the information I had just gotten. I knew Addison had been at the hospital frequently, accompanying her father or checking her health.I get up from the couch and walk back and forth, occasionally glancing at my watch. If I counted, it had been almost an hour since I waited for Addison to come home, but she didn't show up. I sat back down with a long exhale. I couldn't believe how unpleasant waiting was.Suddenly, there was the sound of a car engine from outside. I quickly got up, walked towards the window, and saw a car I knew belonged to Hayden, who drove Addison home. Honestly, knowing Addison was being driven home by that man made me very upset. I couldn't accept the fact that they were getting closer.I felt even hotter when
Damon's POVI was currently in my office enjoying a medium alcoholic beverage. I needed something a little harsh to calm my mind, which seemed to be in turmoil after arguing with Addison. Addison's words again ran through my head about her desire to break up with me. It was true what Jared said that Addison wouldn't forgive me that easily."Should I divorce Addison?" The question kept swirling around in my head, along with Addison's words that gave me a headache. I guess it's not too late, I can still get her forgiveness, and I can still make her recover from her illness. I'm sure the doctor will cure Addison.I took a big gulp of the slug filled to the brim with the thick yellow liquid. "Maybe if I hadn't married Cora, Addison wouldn't have asked for a separation. But ...." If I don't marry Cora, it's likely that Cora will be in danger because Cora has a disease, just like Addison. Can't I have both? I felt that I loved Addison very much. However, on the other hand, I feel responsible
Damon's POVRight now, I was still studying, head down with my eyes closed, waiting for Jared to arrive. I've been thinking about my decision about Addison and Cora. For some reason, Jared and Addison seemed to have the same thoughts about Cora and her illness. They suspected that Cora's illness was an act, just like I told Addison when she said she was sick."Mr. Saunders?"I lifted my head and saw Jared appear at the door of my study. She arrived earlier than expected, even though the office was far away. I asked him to come in and sit in the chair right in front of my desk. Jared complied, pulling out a chair and sitting down.I took a long breath, straightened up, and looked at him intently. Jared always had a stern face and rarely smiled. But I knew that she was very nice to Addison. "I've decided not to get a divorce from Addison."Jared looked surprised at what I had just said. Maybe he didn't expect that I wouldn't take his advice to give Addison her freedom, in other words, d
Addison’s POVThat afternoon, I was already at the hospital. I was going to visit my father to see how he was doing. However, before that, I chose to see Shofia first. I wanted to chat with her about my marriage with Damon. After last night's argument with Damon, I still thought about Damon's increasingly difficult decision to let me out of this marriage.I had already forgiven Damon for accusing me of being his mother's affair. Even all his harsh treatment of me over the years made me hate him. I forgave him and hoped he would divorce me after everything that happened. But in fact, he still didn't want to do that. He said he tried to make amends for all his mistakes, but he still intended to marry another woman. It seems that with a divorce, I can live the rest of my life in peace, but Damon... I don't understand what he wants. He is a very selfish man."What's bothering you, Addison?"I gasped at the sound of Shofia's voice asking me. Suddenly, Shofia was sitting in her chair. Ever