Chapter 11

Serena panicked when she saw Damien turn to leave. She clung to his sleeve and whined, "Don't go. You promised you'd stay with me." Damien frowned. "Be good. I'll check on Avery and take you out another time." "No!" Serena dug in her heels. "If you go now, I won't speak to you again." Damien sighed. "What else do you want to buy?" Serena huffed. "I'm hungry. I want to eat." Damien had no appetite and even less patience, but he still picked a random steakhouse. While Serena placed her order, Damien kept his eyes glued to his phone. After the server left, Damien was still checking his phone. The unease was plain on his face. Jealousy flared in Serena's chest. For a moment, she wondered if she had miscalculated. Could five years have been long enough for Damien to actually fall for Avery? But then, she quickly brushed off the thought. Avery was just a pawn. Maybe Damien just enjoyed sleeping with her. How could he have ever fallen for her? However, when the food came, Damien cou