Chapter 42
Chapter 42
Tridine now. Thank you,” the said. “But why are you here?”
Keith slipped the handkerchief hack into his pocket, replying, “I’m meeting a business partner here. Why did you drink so much?”.
“Not that much,” Serena said, trying to steady her breath. “By the way, how’s Alyssal is the doing any better?“:
kech replied, “She hasn’t been very stable the past few days. Aher you left, she didn’t want to eat”
Before Sea could respond, Stacey turned the comer and unexpectedly s
y walked into view. Her lips curved with restrained delight as she approach
Keith “Reith? Oh my, it’s really you? Why didn’t you tell me your came to Gloniar”
“It was a last–minute trip, Keith replied cabinily, his tone flat. His gaze, however, never let Serena
Stacey’s smile widened as the stepped closer and asked, “Did Alyssa come with you? How is the lately?”
Keith replied curtly, “She came with me
Stacey’s eyes flicked quickly toward Serena, then back to Keith, seemingly thoughtful
“I’ve got something to take care of I’m leaving now, Keith said.
walked away without another word.
He glanced once more at Serena, adjusted his jacket, and walked
“Let’s grab a meal sometime,” Stacey called after him, taking a step forward as she watched him disappear down the hallway
Only when Keith was completely out of sight did Stacey finally tum her attention to Serena. Her tone was laced with thinly veiled hostility as she asked “You and Keith…reclose!”
Serena frowned slightly and thought to herself, “What does my relationship with Keith have to do with Stacey? Still I’m also curious how she knows
She replied, “Not really Alyssa went missing once. happened to find her and take her home. That’s how we got to know each other.”
Stacey owed her eyes and asked, “Really? That’s it?”
Serena felt her patience thinning. She shot back, “What else would it be? Ms. Mosher, you seem awfully interested in my relationship with Mr. Brannon.”
Stacey answered, “Well, I was just asking, I’ve rarely seen him this attentive to a woman
Serena gave a faint, perfunctory smile, clearly unwilling to be drawn further into the conversation
“Ser, you don’t look so well. Are you okay? Stacey asked, her voice suddenly soft again.
Serena shook her head. “I’m fine. Just a bit tired.”
Stacey replied, “Well, come on, let’s go back to the room”
Serena raised her eyebrows, a little surprised. She concealed her suspicion behind a composed expression and said, “Sure”
As soon as they stepped back into the private ropm, Serena could feel several eyes turn toward her.
She hadn’t even reached her I when Erika let out a mocking laugh, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Oh, we were guessing where you went. You left. for so long, Don’t tell me you were out crying up to some rich guy again!”
Serena paused her steps and retorted, “You really do keep an eye on my whereabouts, don’t you?”
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But Erika was about to stop. Her next remark was even more dent and cutting. “Oh, please Auf
Serena’s fingers curled slightly. Just as she was about to speak, a pole cad through the terisión from hel straight. What’s with all the undrihanded jabr
Erika’s smugness froze on her face. She turned, locked away, muttering, “I was just joking, mu
“Even jokes have boundaries, Stacey said celly
The room fell quiet after hearing Stacey’s words. A subtle tension hung in the ar
Serena turned her head slightly and glanced at Stacey in surprise,
ing for Serma veet Stway.
Stacey acted as though
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