Chapter 334

Serena's POV I clutched Rancy's tiny hand as we stepped into my favorite diner—a small, no-frills place with the best french fries in the city. The card from Ethan Quinn felt like it was practically searing through my pocket. LUXE Jewelry. The coincidence was way too clean, way too unsettling. "Fwies! Fwies!" Rancy chanted, practically vibrating with excitement as we slid into our regular booth by the window. "Yes, sweetheart, french fries coming right up," I said, plastering on a smile as I helped her onto the booster seat. "What you want, Mama?" Rancy asked, already attacking the kiddie menu with the crayons our waitress had dropped off. "Just coffee, baby," I replied. The waitress materialized with Rancy's chocolate milk and my coffee. "The usual for our little princess?" she asked with a wink. "Yes, please," I nodded. "Kid's fries and nuggets." As the waitress walked away, I pulled out Ethan Quinn's business card again, turning it over like it might reveal hidden secrets. Was this