Chapter 159 A Tiny Sense Of Peace

• Serena's POV:
• “Serena? Where have you been?” he asked, his voice filled with relief but also something else—worry. He stepped aside to let me in, and I quickly walked inside, feeling the warmth of the house wrap around me like a blanket. The familiar scent of the house, a mix of wood and my father’s old cologne, immediately put me at ease.
• I made sure the door was properly locked before settling in.