Chapter 462

"A family banquet?" Serena stood at her front door as she looked at Hugh across the hallway. He was damp from the rain, with water droplets clinging to his shoulders. The storm had sent him home early, and he gave her a small nod in greeting. "It was supposed to be Eric's responsibility, but lately he's been too caught up with his own mess." "I see. I'll handle it, then. It's not a big deal," Serena replied with a smile. She turned and walked back into her apartment, leaving the door ajar. Right on cue, Snuggle bolted out, swatted Hugh on the leg with a paw, then scampered back inside to demand cuddles and kisses from Serena. Whenever both of them were home, they often left their doors open so Snuggle could wander freely between the two apartments. Hugh glanced down at his pant leg, now snagged with tiny threads. He made a mental note to rig a few more traps in the cat room to make that little menace meow his head off, loud enough for Serena to come over and "rescue" him. It ha