The next few days passed without any incident as Serena threw herself into her work, temporarily forgetting about her half-formed decision to investigate Sidney. Her focus on tasks and meetings left little room for personal thoughts, and the routine became a welcome distraction. It was only when she looked up from her desk one afternoon, stretching her tired neck, that she realized something strange: she hadn't seen Aiden in days. He had left the country on business, and although she hadn't given it much thought initially, the truth was—she missed him.