Chapter 223

Serena’s POV I spotted Ethan through the glass walls of my office, looking completely lost. His shoulders were slumped in a way I'd never seen before—the usually poised Ethan Quinn looking like he'd just been hit by a truck. I grabbed my water glass and walked over, keeping my voice low. "Ethan? How did it go?" He shook his head, avoiding my eyes. "Serena, I have to go. Something came up." "Wait, what happened with Maya?" I pressed, touching his arm lightly. "I think I made things worse," he muttered, running a hand through his hair. "I tried to explain, but the words came out all wrong. She basically kicked me out." I frowned. "What exactly did you say to her?" "I tried telling her I was inexperienced with relationships, that I didn't mean to lead her on... but before I could explain that I actually do enjoy spending time with her, she shut me down." I sighed deeply. "Oh Ethan. That's not what I meant when I said be honest. You made it sound like you were rejecting her." "I know that