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
Addison’s POVDamon and I walked out of my father's hospital room after the visiting doctor came to check on my father's condition and asked him to rest. Damon was still standing next to me. I thought he was going somewhere. Maybe this was my chance to tell her my reservations about her. "Stop caring about my dad. You don't have to." Because I knew what Damon had done to Dad was very bad, and I couldn't just forgive."I didn't pretend to care about your father. I feel so guilty for accusing your father, who turned out to be a good person. I intend to make things right. Is that wrong?"I smiled wryly at Damon's confession about my father. "Just try to use your brain and think well so you don't think badly of my father. Even though we know each other well, how could you accuse my father just because of false information without finding out the truth."Damon held my hand. "I'm sorry, Addison. I'm sorry for everything I've done. I know that it's not too late at all, and we can still make
Addison’s POV After chatting with Hayden in the hospital garden, I'll return to see Dad in his room. I think he's rested, and I can keep him company again. I'd rather spend time here than at home and meet with Damon. I'm so tired of arguing with that guy. "Can I see your father, Addison?" asked Hayden cautiously, perhaps feeling bad about not asking me first. "Oh, of course. I also want to introduce you to my father." After all, Hayden had helped me when I was struggling to get money for Dad's surgery. He deserves to meet and get to know you. Hayden smiled at me, and we walked together to Dad's room. We were already in front of the door to Dad's hospital room. I quickly pressed the door handle and opened it. Dad was awake from his sleep and turned to smile when he saw me. "Are you still here, Addison?" I nodded, then stepped inside with Hayden following me inside. Dad frowned when he saw Hayden coming with me. "Who is she, Addison?" Dad asked again, this time asking Hayden, st
Addison’s POVOne week had passed after the incident between Damon and Hayden at the hospital. I avoided Damon at any opportunity, trying not to cross paths with him even though we were in the same house. Lately, Damon has been coming home more often, unlike in the past, who rarely or never came. Even if he were always with Cora, I wouldn't have a problem. However, it seemed he didn't do anything with Cora or me, who knew nothing about them.I was currently peeling and cutting fruit for Dad. I was pretty happy that Dad was getting better, but the doctor still hadn't allowed Dad to go home even though Dad was homesick and wanted to see the outside world. However, what can I do if the doctor still hasn't given permission?"Do you want to eat some fruit now?" I placed the plate with the fruit I had peeled and cut on the nightstand."Later, Addy. Look at your stomach. It's still distended from breakfast earlier." Dad's hand held his stomach, which wasn't very big. After two years in a com
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