NovelEnglishIn The Midst of Chaos, There's Us Kelly's POV
Wearing a simple dress, | went out of Pierce's car. Again, | watched him as he opened the door behind the driver
seat and Snow went out.
| felt a hollow in my heart as | watched them. Pierce fixes Snow's dress while they're smiling at each other. Last
night, because of Klay's unexpected call, | was unable to tell Pierce about Snow. | was so occupied by the fear of
the possibilities that it completely slipped off my mind.
"Kelly..." Pierce's gentle voice callingbroughtback to reality.
He walked towardsand stared at my face. "Don't worry about anything. He can't take you away again."
This morning, Pierce accompaniedto the police station to report about Klay's sudden call. We brought Snow
with us because | couldn't calm my mind.
"He can never touch you again," Pierce whispered as he leaned closer toand planted a soft kiss on my
temple.
His gesture made my heart race again. | looked up at him again and stared into his brown and loving eyes. That's
when the door swung open and | saw how many people were inside. We immediately caught their attention and
I'm certain that they recognized me. | swallowed hard when Pierce carried Snow and put his other arm around
my waist. | couldn't look at the people watching us.
I don't wanna make a scene like this, but | can't leave Snow. | thought of not attending this party, but | know
Phoebe would be disappointed. So, | chose to be a headline on the news tomorrow instead of leaving Phoebe
disappointed or leaving Snow in my condo even if Ana is there.
"Kelly!" Pierce's sister greeted us. She looked very happy wearing a beautiful gown and a crown.
"Happy birthday, Phoebe." | hugged her and kissed her cheek before | handed my gift.
She looked athappily before she accepted the gift and looked at Snow in Pierce's arm. "Hello, lovely."
Snow giggled as her eyes twinkled, looking at Phoebe's crown. "You look like a princess, Aunt."
Phoebe chuckled and took her crown off of her head. She gently put it on Snow's head and Snow was so happy.
"You are our real princess." Phoebe took Snow from Pierce.
"Phoebe, it's your party. You should enjoy your night."
Phoebe smirked at me. "What are you talking about? I'm enjoying my night. You two should enjoy. This is your
tto relax. Stop thinking about work and enjoy the night. I'll be with Snow. She's safe with me."
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt+ bit my bottom lip when Phoebe turned her back and walked towards the crowd carrying Snow. | felt Pierce's
arm on the small of my back which gained my attention. | looked up at him and he gavea sweet smile. "Let's
get something to eat?"
| nodded at him while we're walking towards the buffet table. The hall was huge but | immediately spotted Mr.
and Mrs. Anderson looked at us. Mr. Anderson was holding a glass of liquor. Beside him was his wife, looking at
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Pierce handeda plate with food. He got himself food before he held my waist and we walked towards his
parents' table.
"Good evening, sir and madam," | greeted Pierce's parents. Mr. Anderson smiled a little and nodded at me. The
people sitting with them are silent and shocked.
Mrs. Anderson pulled herself up and walked towards me. She kissed my cheek and held my waist." Everyone, |
bet you all know Kelly Monroe."
"Who won't recognize a beautiful and hardworking lady, Mrs. Anderson?"
| smiled and nodded at the gentleman. "Thank you, sir."
Pierce cleared his throat. "We're just going to eat on the next table."
"Sure, sure. Kelly, enjoy the party."
| smiled again before | followed Pierce to the next table. Pierce pulled a chair forand | sat there.
While we're eating, Snow and Phoebe, singing and dancing in front of everyone caught my attention. A smile
crept on my lips as | enjoyed watching them.
"She's enjoying the party with her aunt," | said.
Pierce looked atand nodded while smiling. "Party girls."
We continued eating. Pierce was so attentive towhile we're eating. After that, the server gave us drinks while
Pierce went to the buffet to get sdesert. | was still smiling while watching my daughter and Phoebe when
someone stood beside me. "Caleb!" | was shocked to see him here.
He smiled and glanced at the vacant seat besidewhere Pierce was sitting a while ago. "Can I...join you?"
That's Pierce's place. | was about to open my mouth when Pierce cback and grabbed the chair beside me.
He looked at Caleb with blank eyes. "Good evening, Mr. Walter. You said you couldn't cbecause you have a
business trip." They talked?
Caleb glanced atand fixed his eyeglasses before he looked at Pierce.again. "I changed my mind." Pierce
nodded and put the plate of desserts on the table. "I only got desserts for two people only."
"It's okay. I'm here to keep Kelly company."
"I'm her company, actually."
| bit my bottom lip and pointed at the table in front of me. "You...can sit there, Caleb."
Caleb sat on the chair in front of me. | smiled at him.
The atmosphere is very awkward. | started eating in silence. | couldn't even properly swallow the dessert
because Caleb's presence remindsof what he said toabout courting.
After eating the dessert, | excused myself for a while. | went to the comfort room and sighed after | stared at my
own reflection in the mirror. | didn't feel like going back so I just went to the pool area. | can hear the crowd
inside the house but it seems peaceful here. Actually, Caleb's presence is makinguncomfortable. After a
failed relationship with Pierce and Klay, | couldn't bring myself to trust another suitor again. | was thinking of
rejecting him but what happened recently madeforget about that.
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| hugged myself when | felt the cold air but a warm coat eased the coldness of the night. My lips parted
as | saw Pierce stood beside me.
He pushed his hands inside the pocket of his pants and looked at me. "Why are you here?"
I smiled at him. "I feel uncomfortable around Caleb."
He clenched his jaws and stared at the pool water. "I'm...jealous of him. I'm sorry for acting like a jerk."
He's always honest with his feelings. He never gavemixed signals and that's, | think, was why | fell for him
before and falling for him now again.
"Pierce..."
He lookedin the eyes again. "Hmm?
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brown eyes. He toldhe loves me
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