Chapter 41

"Got a license?" Just as they were about to get in the car, Matthew asked out of nowhere. "Of course I do! I’ve had it for three years now, veteran level!" Serena puffed her chest out, but right after that, her expression dimmed a little. Back in that summer when she turned eighteen, she’d braved the blazing sun just for a few extra hours around Dylan. Spent weeks practicing with him, and eventually got her license. Ugh, why was she thinking about him again? Guess old feelings really are hard to shake. Most of her recent memories had something to do with Dylan. How pathetic. She silently told herself—next time she fell for someone, she wasn't losing herself over it. "Then you drive," Matthew said matter-of-factly as he got into the passenger seat. Lucas was already loading their luggage into the trunk. He walked over, opened the driver’s side door for her, and reminded softly, "Madam, drive safe." Serena let out a slow exhale—clearly today was a no-assistant trip. She moved hesitantly