Chapter 21
Serenity dropped her single suitcase on the floor and went to her kitchen to make coffee. She was in her condo again, and not with Damien. The palm trees fluttered outside in a light breeze, but she ignored the tranquil setting.
She felt empty being here again, but she couldn't depend on Damien.
Her mom was on her way over, strong enough now to walk. She ordered food on her favorite app to be delivered in the next two hours so she'd have something to eat. She let her shoulders sag while she prepared a second cup for her guest. No one saw her if she slouched and it didn't matter. The bell rang telling her that her guest had arrived.
She brought the coffees to the coffee table, centered them on coasters, fixed her sky-blue t-shirt that clung over her yoga pants and opened the
