Chapter 10: The Burden of Perfection

"Don't bother asking me. I don't have any."

That was how Serena had replied three years ago. Three years later, after a round of polite pleasantries, she gave him the exact same answer.

"Pardon me, but I have no thoughts on the matter."

Hearing those words, t

Chapter 11: The Invitation and the Whispers

Right at that precise instant, the shrill ringtone of Serena's phone shattered the air.

The caller was Lucian.

Whether Lucian had actually been studying hard over the past few days remained a mystery, but he was certainly enthusiastic when it came to ca

Chapter 12: Crossing the Line

No matter what, as long as she was looking at him, it was enough to send him straight to heaven.

With that thought, Julian waited expectantly for Serena to turn her head back around, but he was destined for disappointment.

Serena did not look back. Packing up her boo