Chapter 221

Regina was still shaken, and her legs wobbled. After taking a few steps and sipping some wine, she felt utterly exhausted. She clung to Cole's arm and weakly whispered, "Cole, let's take a break for a moment." Cole smiled and nodded, but his hand suddenly jerked away from Regina's grip. It was frustrating. She acted so timid, always clinging to him in fear—just like the pet cat at home. He looked up and saw Serena casually leaning against a nearby cabinet, waiting for Hugh and Melissa to figure out the identity of the shadowy figure. Serena absentmindedly fiddled with the ribbon on her dress, and when she noticed his gaze, she looked up as well. Their eyes met. Cole's heart stirred. This kind of woman was the one who should be kept by his side. Serena, thinking Cole and Regina were just young and scared from earlier, instinctively offered some reassurance. "It was just a small mishap, don't worry." "Okay," Cole replied obediently. Serena remembered that his gaze always seemed