Chapter 51

Dinner was surprisingly pleasant. It was a rare moment of ease that helped melt away the exhaustion weighing on Hugh and Serena. As they were about to leave, Hugh got into the car first. Serena, meanwhile, stayed behind to touch up her makeup. While doing so, she was contemplating how she should return the favor next time. With anticipation, she stepped out of the restaurant, only to find Hugh waiting for her in front of the car. Unconsciously, she quickened her pace toward him. Just then, a Rolls-Royce pulled up across the street. The passenger window rolled down, revealing Wendy's pale face. "Zach, look. Isn't that Serena?" she asked. Zach turned and saw Serena walking toward another man with a bright smile. His grip on the steering wheel tightened, and his knuckles turned white from the pressure. Wendy took in his reaction, then let out a dramatic gasp. "Wait… Isn't that Mr. Larson? But isn't he newly married? Why would he bring Serena to a romantic restaurant? Oh, no… Zach