Chapter 189

Serena lay on the carpet all night, eyes wide open, blank stare frozen on her face. When Jennifer helped her up the next morning, her whole body was burning up, and she was completely out of it. In her fever-fogged mind, she vaguely caught Jennifer on the phone with Matthew, begging him to come back and see her. But he never came. When she finally woke up, only Bianca was sitting beside her. Serena forced a weak smile, trying to move her lips. “Bianca, you’re here.” Bianca looked worried, her brow furrowed. “You’re awake?” “Yeah.” Serena gave a tiny nod, eyes already drifting shut again. “Is it day or night now?” She took in the drawn curtains and the soft glow from a corner lamp, looking a little lost. “It’s past eleven at night. I kept calling you, but no answer. Had to ask Jennifer—she said you’ve been out cold all day. I came over this morning.” Serena wasn’t really listening. Her eyes scanned the room restlessly. “Where’s your brother? Why isn’t he here? Is he out of town?” He use