"Welcome," the young waitress greeted with a warm smile as Flynn and Serena settled into their seats at the bustling central café in Lennox Mall. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the soft murmur of conversations filled the air, creating a cozy atmosphere that invited them to relax.As the waitress handed them the menus, she paused, her eyes lingering on Serena. "Sir, your girlfriend is very beautiful, just like me," she said, her voice playful yet laced with sincerity.Serena's cheeks flushed a soft pink at the unexpected compliment. She looked down, her fingers tracing the edge of the menu as a shy smile spread across her lips. While she was no stranger to being admired, the candid remark from the waitress caught her off guard, filling her with a mix of embarrassment and flattery.Flynn, noticing Serena's reaction, couldn’t help but feel a surge of pride. The fact that he was yet to ask Serena out officially, and was already being regarded as his girlfriend, made him feel like

Serpens arrived at the hospital, his heart filled with excitement and relief. He had been waiting for this moment for what felt like an eternity - the moment when Rose would finally be discharged and he could take her home. He just couldn't contain the excitement that surged through him when Dr. Sun called to inform him that Rose was ready to be discharged home. Finally, he'll be with the girl he loves once again.He made his way to her room, where Doctor Sun was waiting to brief him on her condition."Good news, Serpens," Doctor Sun said with a smile. "She's made a full recovery and is ready to go home. Just make sure she gets plenty of rest and follows up with her medication."Serpens beamed with joy, feeling a weight lift off his shoulders. He thanked Doctor Sun, who quickly helped him up call Inspector Lui, who was already at the hospital, to come and help Serpens take Rose home.Together, the three of them made their way to the car, with Inspector Lui taking the driver's seat wh

As the class section came to a close in Draketown University, students began to pack up their belongings and file out of the classroom. Serpens, still gathering his things, was greeted by Tiara, who approached him with a curious expression."Hey, Serpens! Welcome back! I've missed you in class," Tiara said, eyeing him with a hint of concern. "Why haven't you been coming to class for the past three days? You weren't sick, were you?"Serpens looked up, feigning surprise, but a hint of a smile played on his lips. "Oh, I just had some personal stuff to take care of," he replied, trying to brush it off. "I'm fine, thanks for asking."Things were really different in this parallel universe where Serpens now lived, as everyone's seems to be friendly with him, even Tiara, reminding him of his time in the future where Tiara had been one of his most helpful allies.Tiara raised an eyebrow but didn't press the issue. Instead, she waited for Serpens to finish packing up his belongings, chatting wi

Flynn was consumed by fear as he was ushered into a room where he was informed that someone awaited him. The armed men accompanying him made it abundantly clear that any attempt to resist would have dire consequences, upon his brother, Jeremy and his grandmother.Upon entering the room, Flynn's gaze fell upon a figure wearing a hat, his face turned away from them."Hello, Mr. Flynn," the man greeted."Who are you, and what do you want?" Flynn demanded, his voice laced with apprehension."Excuse us," the man ordered the guards, signaling for privacy."Who are you? Show your face!" Flynn's voice rose, prompting a chuckle from the mysterious figure."You would do well not to raise your voice, Flynn. I possess the authority to end your life here and now," the man asserted, his words instilling a palpable sense of dread in Flynn.He casually reached for the glass of wine beside him, taking a sip before resuming his ominous monologue. "Your brother , Jeremy is in my custody, and his fate re

As the evening sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the quiet neighborhood, a sleek black car pulled up in front of Serpens' house. The car's engine hummed softly, a low, almost menacing sound that blended with the rustling of the trees. The doors of the car opened simultaneously, and out stepped George and his men, who had been instructed by Jack to find Rose and bring her to him. Each one of them was dressed in dark, tailored suits that matched the car’s polished exterior. Their faces were stern, unreadable, and their movements precise, as if they were accustomed to working together without a word exchanged.George approached Rose’s front door. His polished shoes clicked against the pavement, each step purposeful. Two others flanked him, their presence formidable and unwavering. They rang the doorbell once, and it echoed through the stillness of the house.Inside, Rose had just begun to relax with a book when the unexpected sound jolted her. She wasn’t expectin