LOGINVera's POVThe scorching afternoon sun was blinding, each step burning against my feet, but I kept moving forward, ignoring the strange looks people threw my way.My heart was shattered.Breathing itself felt painful.He went to her.He went to Maya.He had just returned from the hospital, and the first person he searched for was Maya.Someone he barely knew.After everything.After all the memories.I thought I'd finally become that one person who could fix him.My chest tightened, making it difficult to breathe.My whole world had fallen apart.My mind drifted back to that night at Midnight Club.Two years ago.I had just finished my shift and was preparing to head home. Madam Linder had asked me to spend the night as usual, but I refused.Midnight Club had always been my sanctuary, but somehow, that night felt different.It had become suffocating.So I left.It was already late. Around 12:34 a.m.I didn't care about the time. I simply couldn't remain in that room for another second
Ethan POVMy head slowly turned from side to side before settling back again.Something heavy was on top of me.Am I back in the hospital?What has Doctor Mike given me again?I thought I had already been discharged… or was that just a dream?The drive home… meeting Vera… and—Wait.Maya.My eyes flung open immediately.I froze completely.Then slowly, my gaze traveled down to my body.She was on top of me.Very relaxed.Sleeping soundly, as if nothing in the world could touch her.What... happened?I held my breath.My mind immediately traveled to what might have happened and the memories that seemed to be missing in my head.Firstly I came back from the hospital… then I met Vera…I took the car down to Medford…I met Maya…What happened next?Common brain… think.I tried my best to arrange my shattered mind until it became clear.I fell?Wait… she held me and brought me here.To the disturbing street???Oh my God.And then she helped me to the bed and I held— wait… her WAIST.My han
Maya POVI still couldn't believe it.How is he—Wasn't he supposed to be in the hospital?He took a step closer to me."What are you doing here, Maya?" he asked."I-I should be the one asking you that. W-what are you doing here? I mean, how did you—weren't you supposed to be in the hospital?" The confusion poured out of my mouth before I could stop it.He chuckled lightly and took another step closer.Now we were only inches apart."Have you forgotten that you're still my wife?""What?" My voice was barely above a whisper.Still his wife?I hope he knows the person standing in front of him isn't Audrey.It's Maya."Are you giving up already?" he asked."I don't understand," I replied quietly.He stared at me for a moment."I'm sick and can barely stand. I need someone to assist me at home. You were hired to be my wife. I don't want a wife, but I could use a caretaker right now."I stared at him in disbelief.What is he saying?The very person who hates my guts wants me with him?Is t
Ethan POVMy eyes slowly peeled open.My eyelids felt extremely weak, like even blinking was too much work.I blinked once, then again.My eyes slowly scanned the room and I realized I was still in the hospital.The room was slightly dim.I need to get out of here.Lying down here is draining me.I tried to move my hands, but it felt like I was carrying a hundred people at once. My arms wouldn’t respond properly.My entire body felt numb.What did they give me?My thoughts were scattered as different things flooded my mind.But one thought stood out clearly. One name stuck like glue in my head.Maya.Then that kiss at Grandma’s house flashed through my mind.It was just one moment… but it felt like it lasted forever.I didn’t think much about it then, but why is it suddenly clouding my head now?Is it because I’m in the hospital with nothing else to think about?No.I need to stop this.She’s the same.Hired by Mr Wellington for money.Always about money.I hissed softly and turned my
Vera POV I hissed loudly. Bitch! I went straight up to her room. It was locked as usual. I went in search of a spare key around the house, but I couldn't find any. How do they unlock a door without a key? Sighing hard, I brought out my phone and quickly searched it. I didn't find anything useful. I remembered hairpins always work on locks like that. I quickly dashed to Ethan's room and went through my stuff. I pulled out a hairpin from my makeup box and went back to the door. I twisted the hairpin and slid it through the keyhole. I twisted it, trying to open the door, but it still wouldn't budge. I groaned and threw the hairpin on the floor. This is useless. I hit the door in frustration and left it. I walked back to the living room. I have to get all her stuff out of this house. Maybe I'll call a locksmith to break down the door or replace the lock completely. I sat down and picked up the TV remote. The moment I turned it on, news about Ethan's accident flooded th
Maya POV What is she doing here? My thoughts were spiraling. She was staring at me, wearing that disgusting smirk I wanted nothing more than to slap away. She looked so healthy. Unlike before. Her clothes looked richer than I could remember. She took a step closer. “Why are you running, Maya?” she asked cockily. “I-I, uhm...” I swallowed hard. She chuckled. “Are you that shocked to see me?” I tightened my jaw, not saying a word. “I’m still alive, very alive. I don’t suppose you thought I was dead?” she asked. I exhaled slowly. “I wasn’t shocked o-or running. I was looking for... uhm, a friend. Yes, a friend. She stays in this house,” I said, turning towards the old house. I sounded so stupid. But anything to get out of here. She paused, then started laughing. “You’re still terrible at lying.” She took another step closer. Now she was inches away from me. “Oh Maya, I have been searching for you. I want my kids back,” she blurted. My expression changed instantly.
Maya POV I was dressed in a midnight-red Bordeaux evening gown, paired with silver stilettos. Jewelry adorned my neck, wrists, and ears, making me feel like someone else entirely. I stared at myself in the mirror, hardly recognizing the girl looking back at me. I looked rich. A few days ago, I c
Maya POV I really didn’t understand what I was feeling. My insides bubbled. My chest felt tight. What had just happened? Did I really witness a war between a grandfather and his grandson? The hatred in Ethan’s eyes had been impossible to miss. My gaze drifted back to him. His mouth quivered a
Ethan POVI cleared the table and washed the dishes as soon as I came out of Maya’s room.After everything was done, I returned to my bedroom and dropped onto the bed with a heavy sigh. Pulling out my phone, I dialed Doctor Chris.He answered on the first ring.“How’d it go?” he asked immediately.“
Vera POVMy whole body burned.My throat already ached from all the hissing and crying. I pushed myself off the bed just as a bright ray of sunlight flashed across my room.I went straight to the bathroom and splashed water on my face.My wife?I scoffed bitterly.Water streamed down my cheeks as I







