Charlton went back to his room, lied on his bed feeling like the world was closing in on him. He actually said those words. But what else could he have said nor done? She broke his heart and stepped on it too. Aside from that, he could no longer carry on with things the way they were. Geoffrey wanted Serena, and she was rightfully his. Then, what of him? Should he continue being the little pest trying to get between them?
Honestly speaking, he's regretting it now. But he too has some pride, and he can't take back the words he already uttered.
He knew that he had been unfair to Serena. Yet, it was the truth. For if she truly did fall for him as he did for her, then everything else should be inconsequential. Thus, until she can truly show that she loves him, he would hold himself back.
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