Chapter 140

Serena watched as the blue Porsche pulled up, and her heart skipped a beat when she noticed the license plate. It was unmistakably from New York.

William.

Anger simmered beneath Aaron's dark eyes as he clenched his fists, watching the scene unfold from a distance.

Once they reached downtown, Serena stepped out of the car.

"You don't have anywhere to go right now. Why not stay at my place for a while? My house is spacious, and I'm leaving for Northspire tomorrow anyway. The lease is up next month, so it would just sit empty," William suggested one last time as Serena prepared to leave.

Serena shook her head with a small smile. "Thanks, but no. You've done enough already. I'll sort out my own accommodation."

"Alright," William replied, a hint of disappointment in his voice.

Serena turned to go, but William called after her. "Serena."

She turned back, curious. "Yes?"

into a warm smile. "It's nothing. I'll talk to

waved and headed towards a nearby

to find a hotel to spend the night and buy a new phone the next day.

the thought filled Serena

However―

the hotel receptionist

can't be right. I've

you like me to try again?" the receptionist

"Please do," Serena nodded.

the result was the same. The

in as the realization hit her. The card was issued in

warned her

the man she'd loved for

back tears and forced a

card and stepped out onto the bustling street,

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