Chapter 153

Oliver went back to Veloria, so the dessert shop’s closed for now. Ivy just poofed without a word, off traveling for the New Year or whatever. That left Serena all cooped up at home with no one to talk to. That afternoon, she got up from her nap like usual and headed out to grab some water. The moment she opened her bedroom door, she spotted someone lying on the couch in a fur coat, head buried in a pillow. She glanced towards the yard—bodyguards were still around. Okay, probably not a break-in. Tiptoeing closer, she carefully moved the pillow aside and was shocked to see it was Bianca, who hadn’t been around in a while. “Bianca? You’re back? When did that happen?” Serena blinked, completely caught off guard. Bianca pouted. “Aw, you don’t seem too thrilled. Did I crash your little love nest with Matthew or something?” “No way!” Serena said with a laugh. She picked up her glass and took a sip before speaking again. “Last I heard from your brother, you and Connor were off enjoying a long