Chapter 228

Serena’s POV I strained my neck looking around the ballroom, scanning the sea of faces for Maya. She had vanished completely. "Where did Maya suddenly disappear to?" I muttered, my eyes still searching the crowded venue. Ryan shrugged casually. "Maybe she went home to rest." I shook my head, feeling something wasn't quite right about that explanation. Then another thought hit me. "Wait—Ethan's gone too?" As the words left my mouth, my mind jumped to the obvious conclusion. I turned to Ryan with wide eyes. "You don't think... those two are together somewhere, do you?" Ryan raised an eyebrow, looking exasperated yet amused by my instant matchmaking reflex. "Serena, relationship matters are better left alone. Let them figure things out themselves." I sighed dramatically. "Easy for you to say! One's my best friend and one's my brother. How can I not worry about them?" "What exactly did you have in mind?" Ryan asked, probably already regretting the question. I motioned him closer with a lit