Unwilling Trophy Wife (Serena and Victor) novel Chapter 158

Chapter 158

Chapter 158

“You’re the person I’ve been searching for all this time,” Graham said with a bitter smile.

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Serena never expected this whole mess would lead to this moment. Graham’s confession was completely serious, but she felt exhausted and didn’t know how to respond. Back at the coffee shop, she’d already sensed where things were heading, which was why she’d cut him off.

“I know you have a child and that you were married before, but none of that matters to me. You’re my muse, my inspiration. As long as I love you, I can handle anything,” Graham continued.

He added, “I’d be better for you than Mr. Brannon. He’s just a businessman. He doesn’t understand what goes on in your mind. But I do.”

Graham reached out to take Serena’s hand, but she gently stepped back. “I’m sorry,” she said with genuine sincerity. After everything she’d been through, she simply didn’t have the emotional energy for this anymore. “Thank you for your feelings and for believing in me, Graham. You’re a wonderful

man.”

Serena took a deep breath, her eyes soft and glistening. “I just want to focus on my career right now. As for anything else, I don’t have those kinds of feelings. So I’m sorry, but I’m going to have to disappoint you.”

The moment Serena started speaking, Graham already knew this would be her answer. He shook his head with a defeated look.

Graham could tell that what Serena was saying wasn’t just some polite excuse. She was genuinely responding to his feelings with honesty. But that only made him feel worse about the whole situation.

Serena really didn’t like him that way, which meant they would never have a chance together.

Graham took a deep breath, feeling guilty about everything. “I’m the one who couldn’t handle my emotions properly. I gave you a hard time all day

because of it.”

Serena gave him a warm, understanding smile. “It’s okay. Everyone gets overwhelmed by their feelings sometimes. Besides, if it wasn’t for your demands, I probably wouldn’t have created something even better than that original draft.”

Seeing her gentle smile, Graham felt some of his guilt ease up. He suddenly felt like a weight had been lifted off his shoulders.

Rather than chasing after someone who could never be with him, it was better to stay colleagues and work side by side. “So we can still be friends?”

Graham asked.

Serena couldn’t help but find it amusing. “Of course. I’m not going to hold today against you.”

Graham let out a relieved breath. “Thank you, and sorry for all the trouble today. I’ll make sure you get extra bonus money at the end of the month as an apology.”

Serena let out a soft laugh. “Well, I guess I’ll have to hope this kind of thing happens more often. Can’t say no to bonus money, right?”

They both laughed, and with this complicated romantic tension finally resolved, the next few days at work went much more smoothly. Before Serena knew it, it was time for Alyssa’s kindergarten open house.

Serena’s expression grew complicated as she stood in front of the familiar school again. But thinking about Alyssa beside her, she made an effort to pull herself together. She was here to spend time with Alyssa, and she couldn’t let her mood show.

Alyssa wore a cute little purple dress today that made her look gentle and sweet, like a tiny hyacinth flower. She stayed close to Serena’s side, looking absolutely adorable.

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