Chapter 498

The light in the gallery was soft and warm. In his arms, Serena held him tightly—sincere and lovely. However, Hugh couldn't help the faint flush creeping up the tips of his ears. Before this, he had pulled her close by the waist, held her wrist, and embraced her gently. Yet, never once had she taken the initiative and hugged him like this. This made his heart pound violently. He lifted his hands, intending to return her embrace. But all he saw in the mirrored cabinet was his own awkward arms, unsure where to land. He was just like some inexperienced teenager. Suddenly, he was reminded of the boy he used to be. When facing Serena, he had hidden all the fondness in his eyes. He clasped his hands behind him and simply stood there, staring at her in silence. Time had passed. That awkward boy hadn't changed, and so did Serena. She was still as gentle and wonderful as ever. After the staff member tactfully left the room with a soft click of the door, Hugh finally snapped out of his daz