Chapter 39

Serena met Zach's questioning gaze without a hint of fear. Crossing her arms, she coldly said, "However, I was the one who pulled her out of the countryside back then. Out of respect for that…" She paused before adding, "When she dies and is cremated, just let me know. I'll send at least two hundred dollars for her to be properly laid to rest." Zach's eyes widened in shock. The cruel words that came from Serena's mouth were completely unrecognizable to him. It was hard to believe that they had come from the same person he once knew so well. Wendy could feel the undisguised malice in Serena's tone, and her heart missed a beat. "Zach, I just wanted to persuade Serena to talk to you, but… I didn't expect her to curse me out like this!" "You call that cursing you out? Enough with the nonsense. You both should leave now." Serena was overwhelmed with frustration. She stepped back toward the foyer, ready to shut the door and send them away. But before the door could close, Zach's hand