Chapter 53

Beth had just opened the car door when she heard someone calling her name. "Beth! Beth!" She looked over and was surprised to see that it was Serene. Regina glanced at Beth and asked, "Do you know her?" "She's my mother." Beth forced a smile. She knew she couldn't leave now. "Regina, you go ahead." Regina hesitated for a moment. "I'll go over to say hi." "It's fine, Regina. You should go first. Don't keep the driver waiting." Beth urged while pushing Regina towards the cab. Once the car drove away, she approached Serene. She hadn't expected to run into Serene there. "What brings you here?" "Beth, I missed you. Can't I be here to see you?" Serene's eyes flickered. Beth found it odd. "How did you know I was here?" Caught off guard, Serene immediately grabbed Beth's arm. "Come with me." "Where are we going?" Beth followed her staggering. "Home." Serene looked anxious. Beth withdrew her hand and stood still. "I'm not going back. What's going on? I'm going back to the hotel if