CHAPTER 298

Serena’s heart pounded as she waited for Declan's response, unsure of how she’d handle it if he chose to evade her question.

The silence between them stretched, and she could feel her anxiety rising.

Declan held her gaze for a few seconds, taking in her tense face and the way her hands had curled into tight fists. Instead of answering immediately, he reached for her hand, gently loosening her cle