Chapter 50
Just as Serena stepped out of the office building after work, her phone started ringing. She glanced at the screen, which showed the Caller ID–Krist The name caught her by surprise.
“Hey, Kristy? What’s up! Do you miss me teased Serena
“Seri, guess where I am.” Kristy’s voice was bubbling with excitement.
Serena paused for a second and replied, “Where? Don’t tell me you’re in Glonia.”
“Bingo! I just landed. Came to have some fun, and of course, to see you.”
“Are you serious? You’re really in Glonia? That’s amazing I’m coming to get you right now.”
Serena ended the call and rushed out toward the airport, her exhaustion from work forgotten in the food of joy
An hour later, Serena spotted Kristy among the bustling crowd in the arrivals hall.
“Hey, Seri,” Kristy called out, dashing over to throw her arms around Serena.
“Hon, you really came. Oh my, I’m so happy” Serena held her friend tightly, her eyes misting with emotion,
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They chatted non stop as they made their way to Serena’s apartment.
“Seri, how have you been?” asked Kristy
Serona replied, “I’ve been doing well. Working in a field I love. Everything’s been going pretty smoothly. What about you?”
“Me? I’m surviving My boss is stingy as hell. He makes us work overtime every day without extra pay: I’m exhausted. During this trip, I’m going to make up for all the suffering”
“Absolutely. You’ve come all the way to Glonia. You have to enjoy yourself. Got any places in mind?”
Kristy tied her head, pretending to ponder, then gave a mischievous wink. “Let’s do something exciting What about skydiving?”
Serena feigned fear and shook her head. “Skydiving? Forget it I’m terrified of heights.”
“I’m just kidding. But I do want to soak in every bit of Glonia, like its views and local food.”
“Sounds good.”
Serena handed Kristy a glass of water, and the two settled on the couch, Kristy studied Serena’s face closely, as if searching for something deeper. “Sari, be honest with me. What exactly happened between you and Victor? Why did you divorce all of a sudden?”
Serena was silent for a moment. Then, she sighed and began telling Kristy everything
When she finished her story, Kristy slammed her hand on the table and cursed, “That bastard! I used to think he was so refined and gentle. Turns out he’s just another heartless jerk.”
Serena gave a bitter smile. A dull ache stirred her chest
“And that homewrecker Eliza,” Kristy added, her voice rising with anger, “she pretends to be innocent and sweet. What a manipulative bitch.
Serena sneered at herself, thinking. I was so naive, falling in love with someone so shallow and deceitful.
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Kristy slung an arm around Serena’s shoulder and gently patted her back. “It’s over, Seri. He’s not worth your tears. You’re so excellent. I believe you’ll meet someone who truly cherishes you.”
Serena said with a self mocking smile, “Kristy, I’m just an idiot, huh? I really fell in love with him.”
“It ain’t your fault. Don’t blame yourself. Love isn’t stupid. He’s the one who failed you.” Kristy looked at her best friend with genuine pain in her eyes. “I’ll he right by your side, and I won’t let anyone hurt you again.”
Serena’s eyes turned red. “Thank you, Kristy, I don’t know what I’d do without you.”
“We’re best friends, aren’t we? No matter what happens, I’ll always be here.” Kristy comforted her.
With that, the two of them launched into a full–blown rant session–venting all the resentment that had built up. They tore into Victor’s indecisomess. Eliza’s manipulative schemes, and every petty detail in between,
At Powell Villa, a conflict broke out.
“Leon, how could you steal my stuff?” Oliver’s voice was sharp with accusation. When Loon didn’t respond, he pressed on. “Say something. Why did you
do that?”
“I didn’t steal anything,” Leon protested,
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