We enjoyed lunch while discussing some things that happened in the past when we were in college. I only occasionally responded to the conversation and mostly listened. Sofia and Hayden, on the other hand, were the ones who had the most exciting conversations."Wow, you're becoming a great doctor, Sof," Hayden compliments Sofia smilingly."No, I'm still like a junior and not as great as you think." Sofia returns Hayden's compliment reluctantly."I admit that you are perfect, Sof." Hayden praised again.A cell phone rang, and I saw Sofia signalling Hayden with her hand. "I'll take a phone call first," Sofia said as she got up from her seat and stepped slightly away from us.Hayden returned to enjoying his food while I had finished earlier and was just finishing my drink.I can see that Hayden glances at me. However, I still pretend not to notice. Then, it wasn't long before Sofia finished her call and sat back in her chair."Addy, I'm sorry. Yes, it looks like we can't go home together.
A few days had passed, and I had another painful headache. This was a common occurrence, especially when dealing with Damon. My headache would attack more painfully. I quickly took the headache reliever Sofia gave me and swallowed it.This morning, I had breakfast alone. Yeah, of course, I'm alone. Damon, who is still my husband, never accompanies me in anything I do. I don't want to think about him. My head will hurt again if I keep thinking about him. I enjoy my breakfast reluctantly, but I must eat anyway because it's for my good.As I was enjoying my breakfast, I heard the roar of his car engine being turned off. I got up from my seat to see who was coming. After finding out who had come, I sat at the dining table and enjoyed my hot tea.A few days ago, I was surprised by Jared Leigh, a man I knew was Damon's right-hand man. Damon assigned Jared to take his boss's personal belongings from my house. And today, that guy came back, and I guess he was again appointed to take Damon's pe
Damon gave me a sharp look after hearing the question I had just asked him. With his wicked, loud mouth, he replied to my words casually. "What's wrong with that? This is my house."I felt something stirring inside my chest. Anger, annoyance, hatred, and disgust all rolled into one. How could I not be angry with him for casually bringing his mistress into our home? This is indeed Damon's house, which is also my house, so I have the right to decide who can come to my house.The house we live in is a very beautiful European-style house. I had always envisioned having this kind of dream house because of its unique and classic architecture. Then, after we got married, Damon gifted me a house. He gifted me this dream house as proof of his love for me. At that time, I truly felt like the luckiest woman alive. I also never forgot Damon's beautiful words when he gave me this house."Honey, we will live happily here forever with our children."Oh, how sweet his words were at that time. He made
Damon’s POVAfter the house, Cora and I enjoyed dinner at a fancy restaurant in the city center. Cora liked this fancy restaurant because the food menu was very delicious, she said. So, as an understanding man, I obeyed everything the woman I loved wanted. Moreover, we had an unpleasant incident when we met Addison at home.My intention to bring Cora to the house still occupied by Addison was at Cora's request. She said she wanted to know where Addison had lived all this time. I didn't want to take Cora there, but she always insisted, so I couldn't help but obey her. Like yesterday, when she asked me where my favorite place with Addison used to be when dating, Cora was also curious and forced me to take her there. And, whether by coincidence or what, I met Addison there instead.In this restaurant, there was a special stage where there was a piano, and once in a while, there would be a pianist playing melodious and very relaxing music.The waiter delivered our dinner orders. Cora and I
Damon’s POVI was still busy with my work at the office that morning. And, until this moment, I still didn't know the news of Addison's whereabouts. Not even the tracking of the credit card I gave her. I'm sure that Addison doesn't use the credit card or ATM card I gave her. If she doesn't use the credit card I gave her, where does she live? For the past two years, I've been limiting the amount of money I send her because I don't want to spoil her anymore.I let out a long breath, leaning my back against the chair. I looked up at the ceiling and wondered where Addison had gone. Stupid me, never finding out who Addison's friends were. I was too busy with my work and didn't have time to figure it out. I didn't think that Addison would do this."Good morning, Mr. Saunders."I straightened up as Jared walked into my office in a hurry. Let's hope he has good news about Addison this time. "Tell me.""Mrs. Addison didn't meet with Mr. Clarke at all because Mr. Clarke has been out of town sinc
Addison’s POVI've been staying at Shofia's apartment for the past two days. Yes, I left Damon without a word. I didn't care. After all, he wouldn't look for me either because he already thought that I was worthless to him.I also deliberately didn't use Damon's credit card so he wouldn't know where I was, so for the time being, I borrowed Shofia's money and will pay her back soon. When I left the house that day, I used a little disguise to avoid being seen. I knew very well that Damon had his spies watching me wherever I was.At first, I went to a village about two kilometers from the city. Once in the village, I changed my clothes, wore an unrecognizable appearance, took a bus from there, and headed here. I knew that if I didn't do that, Damon's men would quickly discover my whereabouts because they had CCTV everywhere. Meanwhile, the village I visited was still very limited, so they would never think to look for me to the village.Luckily, Shofia lives in a crowded apartment, so to
Addison’s POVI'm currently at a small cafe not far from Shofia's apartment. I deliberately waited here, a small cafe located on a street corner, and I was sure that Damon's men wouldn't be able to get there. Besides, Damon wouldn't be looking for me since he was busy with his wedding to Cora.Oh, yes. Why am I here? It's because Hayden asked me to meet. Just now, when I was surprised to receive his phone call, he said that he wanted to meet me. I couldn't possibly refuse him since he'd been so kind to me. So, I said yes to his request to meet here. I waited as I savoured my iced chocolate. My eyes scanned the cafe, which was not too large. This afternoon, the atmosphere of the cafe seemed very quiet, with only three people visiting there, including me. And it wasn't long before the person I was waiting for finally showed up. Hayden is wearing a neat suit and smiles warmly when our gazes meet.By now, Hayden had taken a seat right in front of me. "Hi, Addison," he greeted me. I ret
Addison's POVI didn't feel up to meeting Cora or Damon here. I didn't expect that we would accidentally meet here. Just hearing Cora's voice disturbed my peace. I'm still rooted to the spot where I'm standing like there's a nail stuck in my foot, and it's hard to move. I'm unlucky to be here.Damon is standing right behind Cora, and Damon's eyes are looking at me very sharply, while Cora next to him looks very happy. It was as if she was very happy to see me and hoped that Damon would bully me again. I knew that Cora was very happy to see me when Damon started berating me in front of her."Mr. Saunders? Are you here too? Are you accompanying your girlfriend shopping?"It was Hayden's voice that greeted Damon. I didn't know that Hayden could recognize Damon. Since when did he know him? Ah, I forgot that Hayden is a businessman so he would know Damon, a businessman, too.Hayden was already standing right next to me with a warm smile that he directed at Damon and Cora."Yes, I'm with my