Chapter 55 NEW FOUND CONFIDENCE

Serena's POV

After having just four hours of sleep, I was up again and ready for the day's work. I looked in the mirror as I got ready and I realized I had dark eye circles and my hair was a little unruly. I styled it in a messy bun because I didn't have enough time to properly style my hair.

I went downstairs and I quickly had breakfast. I wanted to avoid some of the maids as much as possible but I couldn't because Emma was there.

"Good morning," I said to her.

"Good morning" she replied back.

I went back to my food but I noticed she was looking at me. Her eyes ran along my body trying to take in me in my guard uniform and I could tell what she was thinking.

I drank a glass of water like my life depended on it.

"Thank you so much for the food. It was delicious." I said to her and turned to leave.

"Thank you," she said. After a bout of silence she spoke again"Congratulations." She said faintly but her voice sounded sincere.

I gave her a small smile and thanked her.

I went outside and