As Alex and Grace made their way back towards the ship, the tension between them was palpable. Meanwhile, Serena walked beside Grace, her demeanor seemingly carefree and cheerful.
She wore a bright smile, her eyes glinting with a hint of mischief as she observed the dynamic between Alex and Grace. Despite her outward display of happiness, Serena couldn't help but sense the underlying tension between the two.
Grace's gaze flickered between Alex and Serena, her mind racing with questions and doubts. Was Alex really being truthful with her? Could she trust him after everything that had transpired between them? And what was Serena's role in all of this?