After the sad episode, Serena was in no mood to keep up pretenses. When Charlton left, she excused herself from Geoffrey saying that she was tired and wanted to go back to her dorm.
Geoffrey wanted to take her back, but she insisted that he stay and extend her apologies to her other dance partners. Geoffrey did not want to listen, but luckily, she saw Leonard and made him escort her instead.
Leonard still feeling guilty about what he did agreed and sent her back.
When Serena was left alone in her room, she finally let her tears fall. However, she was no longer angry. She did not blame Charlton, nor did she blame anyone else. Her mind was blank, and she just felt lost and empty.
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