Chapter 18

During Serena's recovery, Julian behaved no differently than usual, yet something unspoken between them had shifted. He took her to a dinner in a private room on the 99th floor, where the view was breathtakingly romantic. The height made the clouds and moon seem almost within reach, and a scatter of starlight glimmered in her eyes. "I had no idea that this restaurant existed. It's really beautiful," Serena said sincerely as she gazed out the window. She had recovered well enough to move around without assistance. Julian smiled and pressed the table's call button. A waiter entered immediately, pushing a cart with a cake. Serena's gaze softened further. "This is for you, Rena," Julian said, drawing her attention to the message on the cake. It was a wish for her to return to the stage soon. They also went whitewater rafting, their raft surging forward through the rushing currents as waves of water sprayed up around them. Julian had initially opposed the idea due to the risks, but