Chapter14 When Logan's call came through , Serena was stretched out on the sand at Seabrook Isles , letting the sun warm her skin . The water here was a blue she had never seen before . Growing up far from any coast , she had never truly met the ocean ; now , she couldn't look away . The grief that had smothered her since the loss of the baby had loosened its hold the moment she arrived , here , the horizon felt like a promise . The dive instructor was gathering their small group for a snorkel session . Serena's phone kept buzzing . She glanced at the screen . Of course . By now Logan must have seen the divorce agreement . By now he had probably pieced together the truth about the baby . She declined the call . The phone rang again . And again . " Looks urgent , " the instructor said kindly . " Take it , we'll wait . " Serena drew a breath . Some things were better said out loud , once and for all . She answered . " Hello . " " Serena ! You finally picked up . " Logan's voice was raw with panic , so unfamiliar it made her blink . In all their years , she had never heard him sound like this . " What is it? " " Where are you ? I miss you. Let me come get you , please . " His tone softened , almost pleading . " I know I was wrong . I shouldn't have hurt you for Sloane , not again and again . I swear I know I was wrong . Will you forgive me ? " Serena felt ... nothing . A still lake where storms had once lived . " Logan , there's nothing left to say . I've said everything worth saying these past few years . As for the divorce , I've authorized it to my lawyer , Victor Hayes . If you have questions about the terms , take them to him , not to me . " " Can't you give me one more chance ? Let me make it up to you . I swear , I'll never see Sloane again , no contact , nothing . " Another empty promise . She almost laughed . " Logan , how many times have you sworn things to me in these three years ? I've lost count . Do you really think I still believe you ? " " I mean it this time . Tell me where you are . Let me prove it . Please , give me one more chance . " He sounded close to tears . Serena's voice stayed steady . " Even if I forgave you , our child wouldn't . " Her throat tightened , but she didn't stop . " Don't forget , you were the one who shoved me down those stairs . You watched me bleed and chose not to help . Our baby was only three months along , and you let him die inside me . " By the end , hot tears were running unchecked down her cheeks . She sniffed , swallowed . " You love Sloane , not me . So I'll step aside . After we divorce , you can marry her , be with her , none of it will have anything to do with me . You called me jealous and cold ? Don't worry . I won't be either anymore . " Before he could answer , Serena ended the call . She wiped her face , powered the phone off , and lifted her chin . " I'm ready , " she told the instructor . " Let's go , " With help , she slipped into the water . The sea opened beneath her , schools of silver fish , wavering gardens of seagrass , sunlight breaking into coins across the sand . Beauty so pure it hurt . Down here , for the first time in a long while , her mind was quiet . When Logan called back , her line went straight to voicemail . He had already told Ethan to trace the signal . The update arrived quickly . Chapter14 MoboReels - Short Draw $ 1.85 %%% " Mr. Fairchild , " Ethan reported , "Mrs. Fairchild's phone last pinged at Seabrook Isles . " Logan's gaze dimmed , something inside him folding in on itself . Seabrook Isles , the one place Serena had always wanted to see . The trip he had promised and never delivered . Now she had given it to herself .