Charlton seeing Serena acting bashful and knowing that she won't see his expression smiled sarcastically as he walked forward. He truly had bought this place and had it renovated for them in the past. To build the rest of their lives on as their love flourish. But now? The purpose it served was just this much. A pathetic display of his undying love just to lure her in. Well, at the very least, it has been effective.
Anyhow, it would be a pity if she doesn't see more. So, reaching the bottom of the staircase, he halted his footsteps first before whispering to her ear. "Serena, look up."
Serena bit her lip as she followed what he said. There she saw a spiral staircase made of ivory but that's not what made chest expand. For displayed on the walls were enlarged and framed copies of the photographs they shared together.
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