Chapter 371

Serena's POV I opened my eyes in the sterile hospital room, finally alone. The silence was almost too much after all the visitors and commotion. My body ached for rest, but my mind refused to shut down. God, I was exhausted. Weeks of late nights revising designs, micromanaging every detail at the studio, and now this fire. My body had finally forced me to take a break—through the worst possible means. Sally had just left, phone in hand. "Serena, focus on recovery. I'll be back tomorrow. Got a message from Mr.Alvin that needs handling." With her gone, the quiet in the room became oppressive. Every time I closed my eyes, all I could see was that wall of flames, feel the smoke burning my lungs, clouding my vision until I couldn't see anything at all. Then someone charging through the fire to grab me... I found myself wishing it had been Cedric who'd saved me. The thought startled me awake. Why would I even think that? What was wrong with me? A sudden knock at the door made me flinch. "Com