Chapter 340 - 337: Truth, Lies, Love, And Hate I (1/2)

Charlton stood up when he heard the doorknob turning and when the door finally opened, he could no longer contain his smile for he saw that behind it was Serena.

Serena has not been feeling well, but when Mildred informed her that Leonard was requesting her presence in the drawing room, she changed her clothes to join him. Thus, when she opened the door to the drawing room, she was caught completely by surprise to see that instead of Leonard, Charlton was there smiling at her. Not knowing what to do, she was rooted on the spot.

Charlton seeing her unmoving was quick to approach her. He grabbed her hand to pull her in for an embrace as he pushed the door close. ”I missed you.” He whispered as he kissed the top of her head.

Serena felt his warmth enveloping her and she realized that this was real. Not just a figment of her imagination. She was instantly flooded with the immense feeling of longing for him. Gods, she loved him so much. Then, her heart started aching as her guilt-stricken conscience started rearing in. How could she do that to him? To them?

”Serena… whatever my fault was, do forgive me. Just please, don't ignore me. These past few days have been hell. If not for Leonard giving me this chance today, I don't know what I would do.” he confessed.

Serena closed her eyes as her tears started to fall. She too doesn't know what to do. She loves him and does not want to lie to him. However, if she tells him the truth… how about their baby? If she tells him the truth, he will never forgive her and might just leave her. No, she can't let him find out now.

Charlton felt Serena's tears, so he pulled back a little as he used his right hand to lift her chin. He looked into her eyes and smiled, ”Are those tears of joy you're shedding? Did you miss me too?” he teased trying to uplift the mood as he gave her a mischievous smile.

Serena started to tremble. She was afraid. What if Charlton sees through her lies? She bit her lower lip.

Charlton felt Serena shaking and he became worried. This time he took the chance to really look at her. Last time he saw her was at the ball 5 days ago. She was still not like this then. Now, her eyes had dark circles under them, and her cheeks looked a little sunken. Suddenly he was reminded of what happened that night. He wanted to punch himself in the gut. Was this because of that? Or… could it be? His eyes shined.

”Serena? Are you… did it not arrive?” he asked, his voice filled with so much love, hope, and adoration.

Serena shook her head. ”It… it didn't.” she replied as her heart started hammering in her chest.

Charlton can see that Serena's scared and although he knew that a child now was not a great thing with the current situation, he knew that he should not show nor let her feel that he thinks that way. Besides, he was indeed happy with the news.

”Then that's great. I'm going to be a father soon and we'll have the loveliest family ever.” He said chuckling. ”Come, let's take a sit. I believe that we need to discuss the next steps that we should be taking with this new development.”

Serena let herself be led by Charlton. When he was about to sit on the three-seater sofa, she pushed him to move to the other seat as she recalled what she did there with Geoffrey.