Chapter 313

Serena’s POV The worst part was, I understood his frustration. I'd thrown myself back into work with a vengeance. Most days I was up before dawn sketching designs, taking calls during lunch, and working late into the night after Vivian fell asleep. "I'm trying to juggle everything," I said, my voice softer. "But you're asking me to plan another wedding when we're already married." "I'm asking you to let me celebrate the fact that I got you back," Ryan countered, stepping closer until I could feel the heat radiating off him. "That we found each other again. Is that so unreasonable?" Before I could answer, my phone buzzed with an incoming call. The screen lit up with Cedric's name, and Ryan's expression went dark immediately. "Perfect timing," he muttered. I silenced the call. "Ryan—" "No, go for it. Answer it. Lancaster clearly has something earth-shattering to discuss at nine in the evening." I tossed my phone onto the bed, irritation flaring. "He's in town for the International Design