Andrea’s POV The twins were inconsolable on realizing that Zion had left for Athens without meeting them for the last time. I couldn’t admit it out loud but I was disappointed too. It was true I couldn’t accompany him to Athens at such short notice, but at least I could see him before he left. Now I knew he wouldn’t return soon. Would it take him another five years to remember us?“Maybe he was too busy to come over. Why don’t you two call him in the evening and talk to him?” They cheered up, and I dropped them off at their school. It was so easy to comfort children. I drove over to my office, but strangely, the zeal to carry on had left me. I felt dull, and sad, with no energy left in my body. “Are you unwell or something?” asked Roberta, and I shook my head. I couldn’t tell her I was physically fit. It was only my heart that was sick! Why was I missing Zion so much when all we did was fight together? Somehow, I repented my behavior towards him. Why couldn’t I give in once to my he

Andrea’s POV “Zayden! What do you mean? How can your dad be here? Go to your room right now.” Although I scolded him, my heart sank at the news. Was Zion really here? Nothing was impossible for him. Zayden looked desperate, and so did Adrian. “Yes, mom. We met him downstairs. He was unloading his luggage. He should be here any minute.” Just then, the elevator stopped on our floor and my heart thumped wildly in my chest. Even Sebastián looked ill at ease as if contemplating an escape. “I should get going, Andrea. I’ll see you later.” Before he could walk out through the door, Zion stood on my doorstep with a grim look on his face. Then his glance fell upon Sebastián and he clenched his jaws in fury. “Zayden, Adrian, go inside,” I whispered, urging them to leave. I knew things would go out of hand now. “Yes, mom!” They dashed inside obediently, and I released the breath I was holding. “Zion, what are you doing here?” I turned on a fake, nervous smile. “What the f*ck is he doing

Andrea’s POV “Andrea! We were waiting for you all evening!” exclaimed Danielle, giving me a hug. “I had so much to wrap up at such short notice, I lost track of time!” I explained, glaring at Zion before turning to smile at Danielle. It was only because of him I was going through this shit! His grin disappeared, and he gave me a guilty look. I ignored him thereafter. All his promises were fake. He was taking us to Athens forcefully, but soon, I knew I would be back here where I belonged. I was going with him only for the twins. “I understand! You can seek help from Knox or Grandpa.” I nodded, but I knew they hardly knew much about my line of work. I would rather abandon my work than listen to Knox’s smart-ass advice! They weren’t feasible in my case. “Does Knox know I’m leaving?” Danielle shook her head with a sigh. “He’s in Frankfurt.” “Don’t worry, I’ll have a word with him. I’m sure he will understand.” I smiled at Grandpa Vincent gratefully, giving him a hug too. Suddenly, t

Zion’s POV It was almost ten the next morning when we reached Athens and I had a tough time explaining to the twins about the ten-hour time difference between LA and Athens. I noticed the dazed look on Andrea’s face as she looked out of the car window. Maybe she was feeling nostalgic! It wasn’t easy to forget the time we had spent here with one another. I hadn’t, and I knew she didn’t either. It was here we had found love! If only I hadn’t overreacted that day when she came to me. “Wow! I love your Athens, Dad!” said an awestruck Adrian, bringing me out of my daze. I looked at him and smiled, feeling hopeful. Maybe I could coax them to stay forever. “I don’t think your mom likes it much!” Yes, I was fishing for answers. I wanted to know how she felt about returning here after so many years. This was the place she belonged to! She turned to give me a wary look, and I knew she wouldn’t answer me. But for how long, Andrea? ‘Soon I’ll have you in my arms, pinned under me, naked, and m

Andrea’s POV How long could I avoid going into his bedroom when I knew he had kept my luggage there? I opened the door, this time ignoring the bed and storming inside straight to the closet. Just as I had expected. Zion had placed all my luggage in his walk-in closet. I dashed inside furiously to take them away to some other room when my glance fell upon the gigantic mirror inside. There was a sticky note with a message stuck there. I leaned over and took off the note. Did Zion leave it for me? You’re moving into my bedroom. No arguments. Delia will join us for dinner tonight. - Zion.I frowned at the note. Why couldn’t he decline her? I couldn’t face his evil stepmother again! Now I didn’t know what to do. Maybe I would move out when Delia left. Anyway, with Zion at his office, I could rest in peace for a couple of hours. He wouldn’t come over right now to force himself on me! Would he? However, the moment I lay down, all the memories came gushing back. Despite being exhausted