He stepped inside the room and closed the door behind him before walking over to you, sitting down on the edge of your bed beside you. Serena opened your eyes and met his gaze.

His eyes were filled with concern, and yours were filled with apprehension. You were afraid that he would ask you about last night, but instead, he asked, “Why did you call me?”

“Call you?”

“Yes. I couldn’t help but hear my name coming from your mouth. What did you want?”

You sighed softly. “I don’t know. I don’t know why I called you.”

“Really? Because I distinctly remember you telling me that you missed me.”

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