Serena felt emotionally drained after a comforting meal with her father and reliving the day’s events.
She was grateful it had just been the two of them, without Killian or Seven lurking about.
Sometimes a girl simply needed quality one-on-one father-daughter time, especially on tough, draining days like this one had been.
"You going to be okay, pumpkin?" President Bolting asked with concern as he gave her hand a gentle squeeze.
Serena managed a weak smile. "I think so, Dad. Thanks for listening. I just... I need some time to process everything."
Serena excused herself with a weary smile and a kiss on her father's cheek before returning to the lavish bedroom suite she shared with Knox.
She hadn't laid eyes on Knox since he stormed off during their last fight.
Part of Serena wond
