Chapter 350 - 347: Passing Days II (1/2)
It was Sunday. Geoffrey was sitting inside his car as he stared at the ring he was holding. It was the heirloom which was passed down from one generation to the next to be given to the crown princess and future queen of their kingdom.
He sighed. Then, he placed the ring back in his pocket. Although he has longed for this moment, there was a little sourness with the knowledge that Serena would only choose to be with him because Charlton abandoned her.
He shook his head. He was the architect and the engineer of everything that happened, and there's no point pondering on what he could have done instead. He knew that Serena would only marry him because she has been pushed to a corner, but a part of him still hoped that she would grow to love him in the end.
Truly, he was mad. That he knew that she would just use him, but he was more than willing. While at the same time, that after all he did to her, he was still hoping that everything can still turn to be that of a fairytale.
He was shaken out of his reverie when the door was opened. They have arrived at the Maxwell ducal mansion.
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Serena has anticipated Geoffrey's visit and thus opted to wait in the drawing room. She has thought of it a hundred times or more. What she would do, what step to take. So many possibilities, but all just led to a dead end.
The butler opened the door and Geoffrey entered. Serena immediately stood to welcome him.
Geoffrey noted that Serena seems tense. He smiled at her as he approached. He held her hands which felt cold and clammy. ”Serena, please, no need to stand in ceremony.”
Serena awkwardly smiled back as she nodded her head. She felt nervous. How could she not be? She knew that Geoffrey was her lifeline, and she doesn't know if he'll take her when he finds out the truth. Could she really tell him?
The two of them sat.
”So how have you been these days? I heard that you have been attending parties more often. I apologize for not being able to accompany you.” Geoffrey began.
”I am doing better. It's alright, my mother was with me during those events.” Serena answered. Then, she bit her lower lip as she looked away from him. She wanted to tell him but did not know where to start. She rarely initiated their conversations. She realized just how little she knew of Geoffrey. He has always been there, but she never took the time to really know him.
Geoffrey seeing her bite her lower lip placed his hand on her cheek as he brushed her lip with his thumb. ”Don't do that, unless you're tempting me to kiss you.”