In the evening, Matthew returned from his business trip, looking not very pleased.Nathan, accompanying him, wore a serious expression."What happened?" Serena asked in confusion, speculating whether it was related to the news she saw today."Mrs. Serena, someone leaked Boss's identity. Fortunately, our team handled it in time; otherwise, Hustleburg would surely be buzzing with gossip," Nathan sighed, his face full of relief.Serena nodded."Mrs. Serena, did you tell Samantha or Michelle that you live in Pines Ridge?" Nathan inquired.Serena shook her head. She had minimal contact with them unless they called her."And Catherine? She's the only one in recent contact with Samantha." Nathan continued.Again, Serena shook her head. "I haven't told anyone about what's happening here."Nathan fell silent, turning back to continue his investigation.At this point, Matthew had sat down on the couch, rubbing his temples, probably due to fatigue.Serena slowly wheeled herself to his side. "Is
The second day, an unexpected troubles to her doorstep.Several cousins from the countryside, Rustville, arrived at the Harrington Family estate early in the morning, claiming that they wanted to foster their children here.Harrington Family, usually quiet and orderly, was now filled with the chaotic presence of these relatives.Each of them held a child in their hands, and their gazes toward the mansion were filled with greed.They were not good people.Somehow, they got wind of Serena's marriage to a wealthy man and decided to bring their children.How did they get in, though?Serena thought for a moment with her eyes downcast, it looked like Tera had allowed it and she wanted to see what she would do with it."Serena, you know the education in here is better than in Rustville. Now that you've married into a rich family, you can't just ignore us, your poor relatives," one of them said."That's right, Serena. Since you're rich now, consider it as helping us, your relatives. When the
Tara became increasingly angry as she spoke.If someone hadn't informed her today, she might have remained in the dark.Serena, who seemed modest and reserved, had gone to such lengths for a man!Serena sat in her wheelchair, momentarily at a loss for words.She quickly took out her phone and opened the school forum, finding numerous revelations about her.It’s all abot her past love story and accompanied by photos of her and that man – two figures brimming with youthful exuberance, appearing incredibly compatible.Serena's hand paused for a moment as she stared at the photo.There were no joint pictures of them in her phone anymore; she had completely given up when he abandoned her to go abroad.He left without a word, disappearing with another woman, abandoning her without a shred of compassion.She had put aside her dignity, braving the heavy rain to find his family, hoping to see him one last time. She just wanted to ask him why he left so heartlessly.She wasn't the type to cling
Linda calmly spoke, ignoring Catherine's messages. She thought Catherine had become smarter, but Serena had still caught her in the act.Serena was more tenacious than she had imagined.After all, she was a law school prodigy, not someone easy to deal with.Linda smirked, a hint of fierceness in her eyes. If it weren't for her health issues, all those would have been hers.She was never inferior to Serena, just that luck wasn't on her side!Linda took a deep breath, slowly got out of bed, and walked with the support of the wall.The nurse waiting outside immediately came in and assisted her."Miss Linda, you can't move yet. You just had a bone marrow puncture and need to rest." The nurses were somewhat afraid of Linda.This girl seemed thin and frail, but when she underwent a bone marrow puncture, she showed no signs of pain.Unlike adult men, who would scream their throats hoarse, Linda remained indifferent throughout."I'm fine. Let me practice a bit. I'll be leaving the hospital in
Serena stared at her phone, feeling helpless.Her foot injury hadn't fully healed, and she needed someone to pick her up if she wanted to go out.Besides, Matthew was at company, and visiting him alone might spark rumors.Just as she considered giving up, her phone rang with an unfamiliar number."Mrs. Serena, your family has been causing a scene at the hospital all day, and we're having a hard time stopping them," said the bodyguard she had sent to protect her grandmother.Upon hearing this, Serena felt a surge of anger.Granny was critically ill, urgently needing a suitable kidney, and these relatives, who had never contributed a dime, were causing a ruckus at the hospital.She quickly instructed the servants to push her to the hospital; she needed to check on Granny.As soon as she was pushed out of the elevator, she heard the commotion outside."That's my grandma! Who gives you the right to stop us? If you continue, I'll call the police!"In the corridor stood several nurses, look
Serena tossed and turned until late at night before finally falling asleep.The next day, she woke up feeling unwell, both physically and mentally foggy.However, the Wilson Family seemed restless, sending someone to the gate early in the morning, claiming to escort her for a meal.Tara, standing nearby, remained silent as she was unfamiliar with their affairs.Serena was reluctant to go. She had severed ties with them, and going alone might lead to unforeseen consequences.She saw through the thinly veiled threat when the driver, with apparent respect but an underlying tone of menace, mentioned, "Mrs. Serena, sir wants to know if you still want that bracelet. He knows where it is."Serena's pupils contracted sharply.The bracelet she retrieved last time turned out to be fake, and she still didn't know its actual location.Besides its monetary value, the bracelet was the only thing her mother left behind, likely connected to her mother's identity.Therefore, she was determined to get
Serena addressing him as "Matthew," a clear and resonant sound, like thunder echoing in her ears.Reacting instinctively, Samantha hid behind a tree, refraining from getting any closer.He was Matthew? Serena's husband?She couldn't decipher the emotions swirling within her—bitterness, sourness—evolving into resentment towards Serena.Soon, as if she had made up her mind, she rushed to the door of the house, and shouted to Michelle."Mom, I want to marry Matthew! Do you have any way to KILL Serena? I don't want her to stay by Matthew's side any longer."Michelle was momentarily stunned."Do you want to marry Matthew?" Michelle asked, her tone shifting from questioning to resolute.Eleanor's daughter could, so why not hers? Once Serena was ousted, Samantha would have the opportunity to marry Matthew."Mom, I am sure!"Samantha had never been this fervent about acquiring something.In her two decades, she hadn't known what she wanted.Still, upon seeing Matthew, everything became clear.
The Serena in Matthew's eyes was resolute, confident.When facing others, she always erected prickles all over her body, completely hiding her vulnerable side. Anyone who hurt her would be pricked by the thorns on her, like a hedgehog.So seeing her in this sulking posture, he unexpectedly found it somewhat cute, as if at this moment, she looked like a normal girl."I'm not a saint. Why can't I get angry? I don't need you to remind me all the time. I know what exactly is our relationship. But anyway, for the next two years, you will be my husband. Since that's the case, why can't I rely on you a bit? Am I stupid?"Her blunt admission of wanting to rely on him made Matthew's eyes flicker.From the beginning, he knew Serena was different from other women. In his presence, she seemed to never conceal her thoughts.From the card to her instructions for his people to protect her granny, and now.He found it hard to imagine that the person displaying a poor demeanor in front of him now had