Chapter 94

Serena's throat tightened like a vise. She couldn't bring herself to admit she had been the one sending those mocking texts to Marceline, especially not with James threatening to send her abroad. "James…" "You're a Lovell, Serena. Stooping to plot with someone like Maia? This is exactly where that gets you." There was no mistaking the anger in his tone. Serena lowered her head, saying nothing. James was already at the front door, pulling on his shoes. "You're grounded for a month. Think about how stupid that was. And next time? If you're going to pull something like this, don't leave a trail. Teaming up with idiots only makes you look like one." Tears spilled down Serena's cheeks the moment James turned away. In all these years, he had never shut her out like that. It wasn't until the door closed behind him that Lauren finally stepped into view. "It's okay, Serena. I'll talk to Selene and make sure she lets this go." Serena grabbed a mug off the table and flung it at her. "Ge