Serena's POV.

I considered telling Richard that Ross had brought the flowers, but decided against it. If he was curious, he'd ask.

Instead, I settled into the car seat as Richard drove off, gazing out the window. My mind was still reeling from the realization that this was my new reality - it felt like I was living in two different worlds.

I longed to know what Richard thought of me, but couldn't bring myself to ask. My gaze drifted to him, his eyes fixed on the road, before I looked back out the window, lost in thought.

We arrived at school, and I was relieved that Richard didn't try...