Chapter 187

Christian

“You go ahead. I have to make a quick call” Christian told Dario as the two had finally reached the warehouse.

Christian gave Beau the task to help Carmen prepare for the party because he didn’t want to abandon her. A happy Carmen meant a happy Serena, and he did not want to risk anything

He smiled at Serena’s text message before his eyes moved to Dario. “I think I’ll pass. I still feel a bit uncomfortable.” Dario told him.

Christian wanted to call Serena before her departure and had hoped for it to be a private conversation, but he knew that if he was willing to share the business, it also meant he had to trust his cousin.

“Sure, whatever you want.” Christian sighed as he gave Dario a side-eye. He dialed Serena’s number and waited for her to answer her phone.

“Chrissie. I was just about to call you!” Serena spoke enthusiastically. Christian was surprised at her cheerful tone and looked at Dario, who couldn’t help but laugh along. It was a complete contrast from just a few hours ago.

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She didn’t want to say goodbye to Siena, and even Christian felt guilty. “You sound much happier than when, you left.”He commented.

“Yes!” Serena spoke. Christian focused his attention on the voices in the background. He thought about Isobel, who must’ve been uncomfortable because she wasn’t like Serena or her friends. “I’m actually really

excited!”

“Where’s Siena? Can I hear her voice?” Serena asked in a hurry. Christian widened his eyes and was lost for words. He didn’t want to tell her that her tears were for nothing and that also he could not take care of the baby at the moment.

“Siena?” Christian mumbled while he tried to come up with a reasonable explanation as to why she couldn’t speak to the baby. “She’s asleep.”

Dario stared at Christian with raised eyebrows and wondered why he would even lie about something like that. “Asleep?” Serena huffed. “Why do we have a boring baby?”

a deep sigh from her mouth before she turned back into

just thirty minutes. Can you believe that?” Serena spoke full of excitement.

always admired how the smallest things used to excite her. “Yes, I planned the trip,”

Serena spoke, while Christian could once again not help himself and laughed at Serena’s reaction. “What’s funny? Why are you laughing?” Serena

with ease while he focused on the sound of Serena’s endless giggles. “I don’t know how I’m

to spend a day without you.”

at Dario. He was happy Dario heard those words, and despite everything, he needed him to know that Serena was

You’re a bit obsessed with me.” Christian chuckled. “But

Serena thought otherwise. She enjoyed staying at home and wouldn’t leave the

the world…so I need you

a voice call out. He had recognized that voice instantly and knew it was Luna, who always

Serena yelled out, while Christian couldn’t believe his ears. “You girls are going to do what?”

he trusted Serena. He desperately wanted to believe that she wasn’t like him and that even though he deserved it, she did not

have to go now-bye, please give Siena

Christian spoke. He had never realized how good it actually felt to hear her voice, and he did not want to end

-“Yes?”

but he couldn’t help

“I love you,

thousandth things went through

plane would

dress her warm enough?

she would enjoy her days and realize she didn’t need him anymore?

kind of effect Serena had on him. That was the kind of

before she hung up the

asleep, she’s not even here,

Even worse than sharing Serena was

think it would’ve looked good if I told her 1 dropped her off somewhere?” Christian

to him, and he believed the truth would’ve made everything much easier

snake, do

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