Chapter 12 One Night Of Passion

Serena's Pov I slid into the passenger seat of his sleek black car, the engine purring to life. The drive to his place was filled with a heavy silence, the tension from earlier still lingering in the air. He broke the quiet, extending his arm and placing it gently on my thigh. The warmth of his touch softened the edges of the day's frustrations. "I'm sorry for what happened today," he began, his voice carrying a genuine tone. "It's obvious my mom was trying to get under your skin." I looked at him, our eyes meeting for a moment before I sighed, "It's alright. Families can be complicated." He squeezed my hand in response. As we pulled into the driveway of his house, a modern condo unit that stood tall and elegant, my eyes widened. I stepped out of the car, taking in the contemporary architecture. He opened the door for me, a small gesture that felt comforting. Once inside, my eyes continued to roam, captivated by the spacious interior. The living room was adorned with ta