The Burden of Approval

The moment Serena and Kaelen got home and entered their bedroom, she looked back at him and softly asked, "You weren't serious about us cutting ties with my family, were you?"

Not answering, Kaelen walked past her, sat at the edge of the mattress, and then fixed his gaze on her as he said, "I was,"

A frown surfaced on Serena's face, but that didn't stop him from saying, "Are you having second t