Chapter 251

"Rena, I really want to talk to you," Zach said.

"I don't."

Serena felt a dull headache coming on. She no longer saw the point in talking to him.

In their youth, they had loved so deeply that they exhausted every sweet word they could ever say.

When they first entered the business world, they worked relentlessly to establish their careers. Their partnership flourished, ultimately leading to the founding of Zarena Group.

Now, love was gone, leaving behind nothing but a heart riddled with scars.

What seeped through the cracks was nothing but rot. Every word they exchanged was a blade meant to wound.

What was left to say?

She turned to leave-only to see someone rushing toward her.

It was Gene.

The ever-reliable, good-natured Gene jogged up, carrying two bags of food.

that after the shock, you'd be too drained to go out, so he had me deliver it to you right away. I almost

"In advance?"

froze for a moment. It had barely been half an hour since they'd come downstairs to handle

glanced at the restaurant logo on the bag-it was from a place over an

and Hugh were still on their way home, he

I'll be sure to enjoy this meal with gratitude. And I'm relieved you didn't actually get a ticket-safety comes first. Drive safely on

my way. Please enjoy

in her hands-they seemed

bad Hugh was busy. It seemed like she'd have to finish both portions on

own.

that, she turned and

frustration grew as he watched the warmth in her smile when she accepted the meal. Without thinking, he reached

"Why are you being so persistent? If you keep this up, I'll call the police right now

was in a hurry to

hold onto her, but he wasn't ready to back

just to stay by his side? Just because he orders you food and protects you once twice? What about the 3 years we spent looking out for each other? Serena, did you leave me without a word just

noticed the sound of her footsteps as she

she was leaving. Now, she owed him

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