Serena's POV.

I groaned, waking up to the unwelcome morning light.

“Why did it have to be morning already?”

I mumbled, longing for more rest. But sleep had been elusive last night, consumed by obsessive phone checks for views or comments that never came.

A weary sigh escaped my lips as I scanned the room for my phone, finally spotting it out of reach. I stretched out my arm, picked it up, and sent a desperate prayer to the universe: "Please, just one small favor."

My heart sank as I unlocked my phone and saw only one view – likely from my friend G, I let out a hiss.

I...