Chapter 295

Jake's voice was full of certainty. He'd been standing outside the door, listening in on the conversation between Chloe Garland and Serena Dawson. Even though the audio from the tablet hadn’t come through very clearly, he was almost sure—this woman who looked exactly like Serena wasn’t just here by accident. Every word she'd said to Chloe had been sharp, like she was aiming straight for the heart. Serena casually ran her fingers through her hair, flashing a half-smile. “Another one who’s got me confused with someone else. Honestly, I’m curious—what kind of person is this Serena Dawson you’re all so fixated on? You’re all acting like I’m a bomb about to go off. I’ve said it already, I’m Maria. Not whoever it is you’re looking for.” Jake suddenly reached out and grabbed her wrist, his voice cracking. “No way. There’s no way I’m wrong. Sure, you might look a bit different now, your voice, your vibe, even the way you act—it’s all changed. But I know it’s you. You’re the one I’ve been searc