Sienna Adams’s life is anything but peaceful. She’s burdened by debts that aren’t hers and running from a past she refuses to face. Love isn’t on her mind... until she encounters Zachary Sterling.

Zachary is a man shrouded in secrets. The only softness in his life is his son. Sienna should have been nothing more than a passing stranger, someone he would never recall. But something about her makes it difficult for him to walk away.

Sienna doesn’t realize that Zachary is the leader of a powerful company.

And Zachary doesn’t know that Sienna is the woman who once carried his child… and then vanished without a trace.

Or perhaps he is the reason she vanished...?

As the truth begins to surface, their past and present become intertwined. 

Feelings grow deeper, secrets grow darker, and love becomes dangerous.

And this time, walking away may no longer be an option.

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Sienna looked at him, a little hesitant this time. “Can I know your name?” she asked. 

Zachary glanced at her briefly.

Then he said simply, “I already saved it on your phone.”

Sienna's eyes widened slightly as she quickly glanced at the screen.

'Huh? Why does his name sound like Zachary Sterling?' She chuckled to herself. 'Nah, probably just a coincidence that their names are similar.'

“See you later, Zach…” 

Before he could respond, she turned and hurried toward the conference room on the other side of the lobby, her steps quick and purposeful.

Zachary didn’t move.

He stood there, watching her retreating figure as she disappeared into the distance.

The faint echo of her voice lingered in his mind.

'Zach—'

It wasn’t a name people around him used lightly, especially not with him standing before them.

For a brief moment, he remained still, his gaze fixed on the space where she had just been.

Then, slowly, he shifted his attention forward again.

But something felt… different.

And he couldn’t quite explain why.

So far, only her close friends had visited her apartment, and that was a year ago, when she first moved in. They insisted on coming over with wine, snacks, and housewarming gifts that she still keeps to this day.


But this time felt completely different. She would have a very special guest. 


Since Zachary left her apartment last night, Sienna had not slept properly at all.


The moment she closed her eyes, countless thoughts filled her mind one after another.


Would Zachary secretly hate homemade dishes?


What if Sky became uncomfortable staying here?


And worst of all... What if she accidentally embarrassed herself in front of them?


By morning, her brain already felt exhausted.


Sienna simply lay on the bed while staring blankly at the ceiling above her, trying to think clearly despite the headache slowly forming behind her eyes.


Chapter 112 - The Day They Visited Her House (1)