After Steve left, Serena stood by the door for a while, staring at the empty space.
His words lingered in her mind—“You’re not alone.” But it didn’t feel that way.
She shook her head, pushing the thought aside. She had things to do. She couldn’t let the scandal control her life.
“Amy,” Serena called softly, walking towards her daughter’s room.
Amy was playing with her stuffed bunny, her small face lighting up when she saw her mother. “Mommy!”
Serena forced a smile. “Come on, sweetheart. We’re going out.”
Amy’s eyes sparkled with excitement. “Where are we going?”
“To Mommy’s office.”
Amy jumped up eagerly. “Yay! I get to see Aunt Emma!”
Serena chuckled softly, the sound feeling strange on her lips. It had been a while since she laughed without forcing it.
After getting both of th
