Serena’s POV

The moment we stepped out of the headquarters, I was still reeling from the whirlwind of events that had just transpired. My mind was a chaotic storm of thoughts and emotions, each one vying for dominance.

How had a simple misunderstanding led us to this point? I glanced at Baird, hoping to find some semblance of clarity or reassurance in his expression, but his face was set in a hard, unreadable mask.

"Baird, I—" I ...