Chapter 114

Matthew didn’t say a word to Serena all day. Not even a lunch invite—she ended up eating alone in the cafeteria, and it threw her off a bit. As the workday wrapped up, Lucas came over and spoke softly, “Mr. Quinn’s working overtime tonight, so he arranged for Jake to drive you home. Is that okay?” Serena smiled faintly and shook her head. “It’s fine. I just want some alone time—I’ll make my own way home.” “Understood.” Lucas returned to Matthew’s office, and as the door briefly swung open, Serena caught a glimpse of his stormy expression. Is he still mad about her running into Dylan earlier? Well, she had her own reasons to feel upset. Wasn’t this supposed to be a partnership based on mutual benefit? How did things end up so tangled and exhausting? She let out a quiet sigh, aimlessly gathering her things. Ivy had been swamped lately with electives and finals, so she hadn’t had time to check in. Suddenly, it hit her—this massive city of Westbridge offered her no real shelter, no one to