Chapter 216

Just like that watch.

"Given everything that's happened between Aaron and me, what kind of relationship do you think we could possibly have now?"

Gabrielle fell silent in an instant.

She already knew most of the story between Serena and Aaron-she'd heard it through mutual friends. When she found out, her heart ached for Serena.

Now, hearing Serena talk about it herself, Gabrielle's chest tightened even more. She wrapped Serena in a hug.

"Serena, I know all about what happened with you and Aaron. None of it was your fault—it was all on him! So listen to me: you absolutely should keep dating. In fact, you should dive into it headfirst! Go live your best life and let that blind jerk regret ever letting you go!"

Serena couldn't help but laugh.

Seeing Gabrielle so fired up, she decided not to tell her the truth.

Her heart was already locked away.

She had no intention of falling in love again in this lifetime.

two times she'd

man she

and live a simple life with someone who truly

times, fate

going to try

her work. Love

afternoon, after finishing her medical check-up and making sure everything was fine, Serena left the hospital and headed back to

working in the studio, restoring old

she'd learned to draw as a child—especially traditional painting-art restoration came naturally to

"Serena, you're back!"

focused on retouching a faded section of canvas that she didn't notice Director Thomas

didn't dare disturb

him. "Just wait a

Abby Thomas, was a

soon as she entered, she noticed Serena

figure. She wore a simple dress, yet somehow looked more striking than

moved the brush with elegant precision-she looked

guest I've been searching for! Someone who knows antiques and looks fantastic on

then, Serena finished restoring the

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