Chapter 416

However, Hugh lightly tapped Serena's shoulder. "Your zipper."

Serena turned her head and only then realized she hadn't fully zipped up the back of her dress in her rush to get there. The slight twist of her body had exposed part of her back.

Mortified, she immediately reached for it, but the more she fumbled, the harder it was to fix. Her fingers trembled, and her cheeks began to burn with

embarrassment.

Then, Hugh reached out and said, "Let me help."

"Okay," Serena mumbled, hiding her face behind her hands.

Everything felt like chaos tonight. She'd been so focused on putting on a show, playing her part, and getting Hugh to rest that she hadn't even noticed her zipper wasn't fully closed.

And the worst part? For a split second, she'd actually thought Hugh might give her a grateful hug, like her friends would have.

That was

one side, exposing the back of her neck and leaving herself completely in his hands. Hugh's movements faltered for a moment. Then, slowly, he zipped her

turn around, but his voice stopped her. "I'll sleep

without thinking. "We'll sleep in the

of her dress, then turned and

fingers curled into a fist,

sleep together-were all it took for the storm

looked at Serena. She was so much younger than he was, and she was smiling

too innocent to realize that every little step she

the door opened. Next to his large bed stood a newly prepared one. It was small, warm,

declined earlier, placing it on the bedside table. She'd even added two plush teddy bears

she knew you hadn't been sleeping well, she thought sharing a bed might disturb your rest. So, she had us prepare@ second one. That way, you can

Serena really was too young-

Senior told me to remind you that Mrs. Larson is thoughtful, and maybe you should go a little easier on her. Don't wear

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