Chapter 141

Early in the morning, Serena opened her eyes and was met with Matthew’s intense gaze. Her cheeks instantly flushed as she looked down and asked softly, “You’ve been up for a while?” “Yeah.” Matthew grinned, planting a kiss on her earlobe. “Does your stomach still hurt?” Serena then noticed his hand resting gently over her abdomen the whole time. Her heart warmed; she shook her head and placed her small hand on top of his. Staring at the ceiling, she murmured, “Matthew, in this world, I’ve got nothing but you. Waking up like this... makes me feel like I love you a bit more than yesterday.” The words weren’t loud, but they hit deep. She hadn’t planned on saying that—it just slipped out. The comfort he brought made her feel grounded, like this was exactly where she belonged. For a moment, Matthew’s thin lips moved slightly as he said, “As long as you have me, that’s enough.” Serena froze for a second, then broke into a small smile as she reached out, hugged his arm against her chest, and