Chapter 68

Hugh's living room was immaculate, with the only sign of disturbance being a few scattered documents on the coffee table. Since the moment Serena stepped inside, he hadn't said a single word. A heavy silence settled over the living room. Outside, there were faint rustling voices. Then, just as quickly, it all faded into nothing. Zach and Wendy had to have left. Serena let out a sigh of relief. Then, Hugh's voice cut through the silence as he asked, "Do you care a lot about them?" "No." The response slipped out before she could even think about it. Serena turned her head and met his gaze. His gaze was dark and unreadable, like the depths of a still lake. It was impossible to tell what he was thinking. Another beat of silence stretched between them. Something about the atmosphere felt strange. Hugh didn't say anything else, and Serena had no intention of letting her situation with Zach become common knowledge. Without waiting any longer, she found an excuse to leave. Back in h