Chapter 362

15 minutes ago, Serena had tried to pull herself together, but no matter how much water she splashed on her skin, she couldn't wash away the heavy scent of alcohol clinging to her.

If Hugh had shown up this early, it could only mean one thing-something urgent

had come up.

There was no shower in the staff room, so there was no way for her to properly clean up before facing him.

She weighed her options quickly. Ultimately, she clenched her teeth and decided to tell Hugh everything that had happened tonight.

"You wouldn't have rushed over unless it was important. If it's okay with you, I..." "I'm here." That was all Hugh said before ending the call.

Two minutes later, he was already at the bar and had cleared the hallway under the owner's instructions.

When he stepped inside and caught sight of her disheveled state, his sharp brows twitched into a frown. Still, he walked over and draped a warm, damp towel over her head.

"Go upstairs to clean up and get changed."

"Thank you." The heat from the towel seeped into her scalp, grounding her. Serena let out a quiet breath and followed him upstairs.

way his nose twitched slightly before they left, nor the glance he cast toward the room with a

hearing the shower

anyone know we cleared

didn't seem serious. I

quiet. Let them panic when they realize

From the bathroom, the steady sound of water

couch. The lamp's warm glow barely reached past the edge of his

come to him first nor to seek help from him. She hadn't trusted him

did he have to do to

trust?

before Chandler replied, "It looks like Wendy was

someone to

on alert." Hugh's reply was

Serena

her shoulders. Barefoot, she padded

couldn't find the hair

here," Hugh said, glancing away before his eyes could linger too

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