LOGINSienna’s POV
That morning, sunlight filtered through the thin curtains of the hospital’s VIP room, wrapping the space in a soft glow. I was still half-asleep when I felt my bed gently shake. Noah’s cheerful voice reached my ears.“Mommy, Mommy, wake up. Today you can go home, right?” His voice was so full of excitement that I smiled, even though my eyes were still heavy.I slowly opened my eyes, and there was my child’s bright face, greeting me with a wide smile. His hair was a lLiam's POV “How is my wife?’’The doctor let out a sigh. His face showed he cared."Mr. Liam."He paused for a moment before continuing. I prepared myself for the news."Mrs. Sienna's condition has gotten much worse."Those words stopped me in my tracks. I felt cold over."She had a bad panic attack."The doctor spoke gently. Each word hurts."She kept hitting the door and walls.""She even tried to hurt herself when we stopped her from leaving."I looked down. Tears made my vision blurry."We were afraid she would hurt herself badly."His eyes were full of sympathy. His voice was calm."We had to take measures."I swallowed hard. Fear felt heavy inside me."What kind of measures?"His voice got even softer. He chose each word carefully.
Liam's POVMy phone rang just when the meeting was about to end. The hospital's number was on screen.For a while my heart began pounding. I spoke without thinking"Hello."A nurse talked at the end. She seemed calm. I could hear she was anxious."Good afternoon, Mr. Liam I’m sorry to bother you, we need you to go to a hospital far away."My chest felt tight fast. I held the phone more tightly."What happened? Is Sienna okay?"The nurse stopped before she spoke. Her pause made me feel more afraid."Mrs. Sienna had another episode."I moved my chair back. Every urge told me to go now!"I'm on my way."I took my coat and auto keys without waiting for the talk to end. I didn't even have time to tell my coworkers.My hands held the wheel real tight, and my knuckles got white. Every muscle in my body was stif
Sienna's POV The nurse just went with the reason Liam had told me. I stared at the nurse for a long time. There was something in her eyes that puzzled me. She seemed like she was hiding something from me. I was too tired to keep thinking about it. My look wandered back to the door. All I wished was to go home. I longed for our home. I longed for the scent of coffee Liam made each day. "When the home is done," I asked softly, "Liam will come get me up right?" The nurse gave me a soft grin. It seemed nice, but sorrow stayed in her eyes She nodded softly. "Of course, Mrs. Sienna." I let out a soft sigh of joy. That simple reply made my heart feel a bit lighter. At least I still had something to look forward to. I sat back on the side of the bed. My eyes looked at the uneaten tray of food. The steam going up from the soup had started to go away. All things on the tray looked just like the nurse left it. "Noah loved soup like this," I whispered. A thought cam
Sienna's POV I sat still on the side of a bed. I was there for what seemed like hours, but I did not know how long it had really been. Time moves very slowly in the room. I raised my head and looked about. The walls were pale. The top was pale. Even the cloths and drapes were pale All things seemed clean and just right, but the place felt way too chilly. I put my arms around my legs and let out a long breath. All that was by me felt new. I did not know this spot. I did not know the noises coming from the hallway. Footsteps sound outside. Hospital carts roll by from time to time. Someone laughed softly. Someone else was crying. I frowned. Why was I here? Liam said our home was being fixed up? I turned toward the door. It was firmly shut. I got up and walked over. My fingers wrapped around a doorknob. I pulled gently. Nothing happened. I gave it another go with some more force. It still didn't budge. I let out a quiet sigh. "Maybe it's locked." I whispe
Liam's POV "I am scared." It felt really real when I said it. I was scared of going to an empty house and seeing Noah's room. I was scared of losing Sienna I rubbed my face with my hands. They were shaking. My voice was shaking too when I tried to hold myself Everyone tells me to be strong. I tell myself that too. I am really tired. Those words came out like I was crying. I looked down. "I lost Noah." Tears fell down my face. I could not see clearly because of the tears. I have seen my wife lose her grip on what's real. I had to pretend I was okay. It hurt a lot in my chest. Every breath I took felt heavy. I am afraid that one day I will fall apart too. The doctor just waited for me to talk. He did not interrupt me. "Mr. Liam being strong does not mean you are not allowed to hurt." I closed my eyes slowly. His words meant a lot to me. I realized that I had been trying to save Sienna. I had not allowed myself to grieve. I had not really cried for Noah. I w
Liam's POV I never thought I would say those words. "I agree, Doctor." It is a sentence but it feels like it is tearing my heart apart. My eyes go to Sienna, who is sitting there quietly. The doctor and nurses tell us that she needs to stay in the hospital for treatment for a while. Sienna just gives a nod. She does not ask any questions. She does not get angry. She does not cry. That scares me more than anything The Sienna I know would have said no. She would have. Cried while calling out for Noah. The woman sitting in front of me now looks too tired to fight. That hurts me more than I can handle. One of the nurses comes over. Asks Sienna to follow her to her room. I stand up. Take Sienna's hand. She looks at me. Her eyes are empty. They are still searching for comfort. "Liam." I force a smile even though it is hard. "I will come see you every day." She nods slowly. A moment later she looks at me again. "If I get better," she says, looking down for a moment
Liam's POV I took a deep breath before answering. “Appendicitis,” I said quietly, trying to hold back the worry still lingering in my voice. “Luckily, it didn’t reach the point of needing surgery. But Sienna, seriously how could you let yourself go without water? You only drank coffee and
Liam’s POV The clock on the nightstand read five in the morning when I woke up. The house was silent, yet my chest felt unbearably heavy. This unease wasn't like the usual kind. It was sharper, gnawing at me as though something was wrong.I sat at the edge of the bed, running both hands
Sienna's POV This morning, sunlight slipped through the sheer curtains of the hospital’s VIP room. I opened my eyes feeling lighter than I had in the past few days. The pain in my stomach hadn’t completely disappeared, but it was far more manageable. My breathing came easier. Unlike two days
Sienna's POV I was still silent after sharing my worries with Liliana.“You’re human, Sienna. You’re allowed to hope. You’re allowed to be afraid. But you also have the right to be happy. If Liam truly has changed, and you feel there’s a small space to trust again then you’re allowed to







