CHAPTER 185

Serena leapt out of bed to retrieve the phone, but Declan was quicker, snatching it up before she could. He glanced at the screen, his brow furrowing.

Serena’s anxiety spiked. Despite her clear explanation the previous day, she was unsure if Declan truly believed her, as he had never given a direct response. She feared he might react angrily again.

Just as panic started to set in, Declan suddenly