Chapter 9

"You're back now because your first love got into trouble abroad and needs money for bail?"

"Serena! Tell me if this is true or not!"

Zoran held up the stack of evidence, the papers rustling.

Meanwhile, Serena sat on the floor crying her eyes out. She knelt down and grabbed Zoran's leg:

"What happened ten years ago was my fault. I was bewitched back then and he tricked me into going abroad."

"But I regretted it very early on."

"That's why I kept leaving clues about my whereabouts. I wanted you to find me..."

"He said unless I pay his bail, he won't divorce me! I truly regretted it long ago, I've wanted to come back to you for so long... Zoran, please believe me just this once, okay?"

Zoran tilted his head back, tears sliding down the corners of his eyes.

This was the first time I had ever seen Zoran cry.

The ruthlessly efficient, cold, and proud Zoran was also capable of shedding tears for love.

I couldn't quite describe the feeling, I just found it somewhat bittersweet.