Chapter 84

“Yo yo yo, it’s been a few days! Missed y’all like crazy. Come on, give me a hug!” He didn’t need to dress up for anything fancy, so of course he showed up in his usual trendy sportswear, looking all pumped up and energetic. Matthew just stood at the doorway, hands jammed in his pockets, looking chilly as ever while letting him give that extra-dramatic hug. “Alright, Serena, come on now, your turn!” Connor spread his arms and charged right at Serena like a big puppy, only to get shoved back by Matthew without a second thought. He awkwardly turned in place with his arms wide open, then pulled a silly pout like a heartbroken ghost. Serena just gave him a helpless little laugh and walked inside—totally used to his goofy antics by now. “Lucas!” Matthew called out, voice low and steady. Lucas instantly followed him toward the study, leaving Connor dramatically shut out at the door. “Hey hey, tell me straight—did something go down during that trip of yours?” Connor had that mischievous look