By the next morning, the cruel headlines had begun to fade away. Within just a few hours, the public’s opinion had shifted completely. The same people who once dragged Serena through the mud were now singing her praises, calling her strong, graceful, and misunderstood.

As the chaos died down, Serena couldn’t have felt more grateful to have Roman in her life. She smiled softly as she walked into the living room holding a tray.

“Here’s your breakfast,” she said, handing him a plate of toast.

Roman took it with a faint smirk. “You made this yourself?”

Serena nodded and sat beside him on the couch, watching him take a bite....