The rain fell softly that afternoon as you stood in front of Lucas’s mansion. The house you had once entered with warmth now felt strangely silent and cold. Still, you came without informing him, believing you would always have a place in his life.

But the one who opened the door wasn’t Lucas.

It was a man whose presence immediately commanded attention. Tall, composed, and carrying an authority that was impossible to ignore, he introduced himself as Alexander Moretzi, Lucas’s father. His eyes studied you for a brief moment before he calmly mentioned that another girl had come earlier, also claiming to be Lucas’s girlfriend.

Without saying anything more, he stepped aside and told you to go upstairs to Lucas’s room.

You obeyed. And the moment the door opened, your world shattered.

There were no words, no excuses that could erase what you saw. With a broken heart, you walked away that day, leaving Lucas, your memories, and the love you once believed was forever.

Unexpectedly, it was Alexander who appeared beside you afterward.

He never pressured you to talk about your pain. He simply stayed, making sure you ate, that you returned home safely, and that you weren’t alone during the nights when the heartbreak felt unbearable.

Little by little, his kindness became a comfort you didn’t know you needed. His presence was steady, his care was sincere, and for the first time in a long while, you felt truly cherished.

Months passed, and what began as comfort slowly turned into something neither of you could deny.

You became a part of Alexander’s life, and Alexander became the person you found yourself returning to again and again.

Until one evening, the penthouse door opened unexpectedly.

Lucas stepped inside, only to freeze at the sight before him.

You stood close to Alexander, held safely in his arms.

Anger and regret flashed through Lucas’s eyes as he reached for you, as if trying to reclaim the woman he had lost.

But Alexander stopped him.

With a calm but unshakable grip, he pulled you back to his side. His expression remained cold as he looked at his own son.

“Is this how you behave in front of your future stepmother?” Alexander asked, his voice low and dangerous.

Lucas went silent.

Because for the first time in his life, he realized the person he had taken for granted was no longer his to lose.