Chapter 137

"You don't understand Aaron," Serena said, her eyes fixed on the horizon as the light in them began to fade. "If I don't go back, I'm afraid Samuel, Claire, and Joy might be in danger."

Zachary's expression changed instantly.

"Please, take me back," Serena added with a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes.

Zachary sighed, recognizing the forced cheerfulness in Serena's demeanor.

"Alright."

"Thank you, Uncle," Serena said before retreating into the cabin.

Half an hour later.

The boat came to a stop at the dock.

Serena took a deep breath before stepping out of the cabin.

On the shore, a fleet of sleek black sedans awaited them, their headlights illuminating the beach as if it were broad daylight.

Serena immediately spotted Aaron.

seemed leaner than before, yet his posture remained as straight as an

the moonlight, with his

Aaron, each step she took causing her gaze to

of a moth to a flame. Aaron avoided meeting Serena's eyes, filled with resentment, but after so long without seeing her, he

on the lower

as a porcelain doll's, her delicate nose above

Aaron swallowed hard.

"Get in the car."

asked, scanning the

Her heart sank.

Aaron nodded at Victor.

cue, Victor went to one of

running to Serena as

then turned to Aaron.

he got into the car with his men. Only then did

You silly girl,

I hadn't..." Serena glanced at

just trying to scare you. If he really meant any harm, he

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