A full week had passed since the chaos of the past events.
Serena was finally returning to work.
Her mother, Mrs. Winthrop had stayed by her side through everything, refusing to leave until she was sure Serena was completely fine.
But today, she was heading back home.
Serena had personally booked her flight and made sure everything was set for her departure.
That morning, after Amy had left for school, Serena and her mother drove to the airport together.
The car ride was mostly quiet, filled with an unspoken heaviness.
Mrs. Winthrop was the first to break the silence. “Are you sure you’re okay now, sweetheart?”
Serena smiled softly, keeping her eyes on the road.
“Mom, I promise I’m fine. You’ve done more than enough for me. I don’t know what I would have done without you. You ma
