Before Clark could respond, Serena sent him another message.
[Hey, we could also head to Vegas for a couple of rounds, maybe a Chinatown visit, and the 360° observation deck in Chicago as well.]
[Serena, I'm occupied this weekend. Let's plan for next time,] Clark replied, his fingers tapping out the words on his phone.
His mind wasn't on leisure activities right now. There was only one thing he was concerned about: finding Carol. All the food, drinks, and entertainment held no appeal to him at the moment.
[Sure, we'll plan it for next time then,] Serena sent back, along with a grinning emoji.
[Didn't you say we have plenty of time together in the future? No need to rush.]
[Okay,] Clark responded, not in the mood to add anything else.
On the other side, Serena felt a chill in her heart. She noticed that Clark's responses were becoming shorter and shorter.
At Villa Cascada, Jack thought that his boss was becoming stubborn and less receptive to suggestions.
