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.

A thoughtful look appeared on Skylar's face before he nodded with determination. He looked back at Kennedy with an excited smile.


"Grandpa, if you really like it, yes, I'll let you buy one of my photos."


"And..." Skylar continued, "...I'm going to donate the money."


His answer caught everyone by surprise.


For a brief moment, the room fell silent.


Neither Hannah nor Kennedy had expected such an answer from a seven-year-old child.


Even Zachary looked at his son with quiet admiration.


"I want to help children who don't have cameras."


His innocent explanation warmed everyone's hearts.


At that moment, Sienna entered the living room. She had overheard the last part of the conversation as she walked in, and hearing Skylar's words filled her heart with warmth.


She smiled proudly at her son before turning toward her in-laws.


Chapter 275 - Skylar's Birthday (3)