"You..." Serena opened her mouth, but just as she was about to speak, a wave of helplessness washed over her. She sighed, thinking it was pointless to continue. "Believe whatever you want."

No matter how much she argued, he wouldn't believe her. So why bother?

She turned to leave, but Owen blocked her path. Annoyed, she tried to push him aside. But as soon as she made contact, she felt something was off.

The palm of her hand was sticky, almost... ...