Chapter 20

Hunter raced back to the villa at top speed. Just as expected, Serena sat leisurely sipping tea. She even offered a radiant smile when she saw him. "Hunter, did you miss me?" Hunter had no patience for games. His gaze turned icy as he demanded coldly, "How did you come back?" Serena knew exactly what he was thinking. She curled her lips slowly. "Turns out Nadine was right—Lethenia exists. She gave me five extra days too. There's just one thing I need to do to keep living. Want to know what it is, Hunter?" He couldn't care less about her conditions. His voice dropped dangerously. "What about Nadine? She can come back too, right? This time, whatever it takes—I'll do it. Just bring Nadine back." Serena's smile vanished, replaced by mocking disdain. "Even if it means your death?" Hunter's eyes burned with determination. "Yes. Even if it means I die." "Well, it's too bad. What you need to do is worse than dying. Hunter, I asked on your behalf. "Nadine got those five days because s