60| A Long-hidden Truth

Barbara had always managed to enthral Serena with her culinary skill. The simple chicken soup she made felt heavenly to her taste buds. The warmth curled and swirled inside her mouth, and she could feel her insides rejuvenating. She took a second helping as if she had been starved for days although Viviane had said she was given fluids through channels at regular intervals. She was still high from the kiss she shared with Dorian, even though it was more than that. She ducked her chin, feeling a blush creep up on her cheeks. 

All the while, Barbara fondly looked at the young girl, a girl who had been nothing but a stranger, a helpless one a few months ago. “Liam has been calling me non-stop, asking me about you,” she commented. Serena gulped a spoonful of soup before saying, “When will he come?” 

“Tomorrow, perhaps. I wi