Chapter 136

“Lydia.”

Serrett swallowed hard at the sight of Lydia holding the tray.

Fate repeats itself. Serrett instinctively realized that Lydia had brought death on that tray.

“Serrett, I brought some tea. Can I come in for a moment?”

“Of course. Come in.”

Serrett smiled as he looked at Lydia’s angelic face. He hid his trembling hands behind his back, trying to maintain his composure.

Lydia set the tray down on the tea table and turned to Serrett, her eyes sparkling as if urging him to come over.

Serrett approached slowly, clutching the hem of his pajamas.

“Lydia, thank you for coming.”

He spoke in a louder voice than usual and sat across from her.

Lydia lifted her lips as she looked at him sitting opposite. Serrett mirrored her smile.

A strange silence lingered for a moment as they studied each other.

It was Lydia who broke the silence first.

“This…