Serena's POV.

His eyes locked on mine. “Serena…..I love you.”

I didn't know how to respond. Before I could process my thoughts, he leaned in to kiss me.

Something clicked in my mind, and I abruptly moved backward.

I took a deep breath and apologized, "I'm sorry I didn't mean to push you." Ross nodded, but instead of letting me swim away, he pulled me closer.

"Why can't you love me back?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

“Ross…not….” I tried to respond, but he cut me off.

"I regret everything I did to you in the past. Please give me a chance. Let me love you." His...