Chapter 335

Serena was indeed very young. She was far too young compared to Hugh. That realization made him instinctively step in the role of the more mature one. He reached out and gently smoothed a loose strand of hair at her temple. Then, his palm rested lightly on her head, giving it a soft pat like one might rub a pet's head. "I wasn't working late. I was just standing by the door replying to some messages. Don't worry." He just couldn't bring himself to return to his empty, lonely room. However, he didn't say that out loud. Something so blunt might scare her off. Serena stared at Hugh, a little dazed. She understood his explanation. What confused her were the warmth on the top of her head and the way he rubbed her head, just like how he'd stroke Snuggle's tiny orange head. Did he just treat her like a pet? That felt a little undignified. So she leaned closer and tugged his hand off her head with a trace of protest. "Are you petting me like a cat?" "N-No…" Hugh actually stumbled ove