Serena collected the bag, and Rhoda gave a bow before walking away from the dining room.
"Are we done here?" Serena asked, fixing her excited gaze on Marlowe.
"I know that Mr. Morgan is your friend, Serena. But considering our current situation, we cannot trust anyone outside this circle. You also have to be mindful of the gifts you receive. Yesterday, it was a message to cause brain damage. Today, it's a gift allegedly from Mr. Morgan. For your safety, we need to be sure whatever is in the bag is free of evil intentions," Marlowe calmly spoke, but her tone effectively conveyed that there was no room for argument.
"Fine." Serena let out a sigh. She proceeded to open the bag before bringing out the items inside.
First, it was a book to which a single red rose was attached. It instantly returned the smile to her face. The book used to be her favorite when she was still with him years ago. She couldn't believe he still remembered.
