Chapter 130

After lunch and a short rest, Bianca dragged Connor off to the Quinns' private basketball court, claiming she needed to work off some calories. Meanwhile, Matthew led Serena by the hand to the lounge swing beside the pool. He casually pulled her into his arms, letting her head rest on his shoulder. The afternoon sun was warm and lazy, casting light over the pool, which was unused and now dotted with scattered golden ginkgo leaves, the surface shimmering like a golden lake under the sun. Serena closed her eyes with a soft smile—moments like this were probably what people meant by peace and happiness. The sunlight made her already fair skin glow even more, a soft light mist seemed to rest on her face. Curled lashes. Rosy lips. A living portrait. Matthew couldn’t help leaning in and dropping a kiss on her lips. Serena returned the kiss briefly before pushing him away with a laugh glowing in her eyes. "You've got something on your mind, don't you?" Matthew gave her a look, cautious and a b