Chapter 233

After a long moment, Serena finally let go of Giles.

Giles seized the opportunity and slammed the door shut with a bang.

Reluctantly, Serena glanced back at the closed door before turning to William. "I've got a towel in my car. Let me help you dry off."

"No need, Finn's here." William's reply was gentle but firm.

It was only then that Serena noticed someone else standing quietly behind William.

It was Finn.

Normally sharp and quick on his feet, Finn now looked utterly stunned, rooted to the spot like a statue. A few seconds ticked by before he snapped out of it, spun around, and hurried back to the car to fetch the towel.

He was about to dab William dry himself when he caught William's icy look-a clear warning. Finn froze, then quickly handed the towel to Serena instead.

He still looked dazed, his mind reeling from everything that had just happened.

It was all so much to take in.

He could barely process it.

were supposed to head to the office for a meeting. But right before leaving, William suddenly announced he

had assumed they'd just do

William had them drive to a coffee shop across from a local TV

William told him to leave the coffee shop and drive

on. He just followed William's directions, confused and a little

drive took them to this old, run-down neighborhood, with its shabby

saw something

William shielding Miss Sullivan

approachable, easygoing even. But Finn knew better. William was no

at William, Finn had honestly feared

a word about it. In fact, he

of it.

as he glanced nervously

notice Finn's look. She took the towel from him and, with quiet

only thrown cold

a little as she looked at the pale

complexion was fair, probably because he hadn't been outside much since the accident left him in a wheelchair. Yet

she put away the towel.

warmly

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