Chapter 205

Serena watched as Zach ran toward Wendy, then suddenly let out a laugh. "Love is ridiculous. One moment, you think you can go back to the past, and the next, reality reminds you where you really stand." She smoothed back her wind-tousled hair. There was no heartbreak—only relief. Wendy's dramatic stunt meant she wouldn't have to endure another one of Zach's forced "dates". And just as she had expected, Zach rushed out of the restaurant, carrying Wendy in his arms. Through the glass window, Serena caught the smirk playing on Wendy's lips. She chuckled and silently mouthed, "I should be thanking you instead." She didn't care if Wendy saw it or not. Serena stood up calmly, ready to go home and enjoy a well-deserved good night's sleep. But amidst the chaos outside, a camera lens quietly withdrew. … By the time Serena got home, she hadn't even had the chance to freshen up when her phone buzzed. It was a message from Calvin. "Serena, come to the Larson residence." Calvin rarely te