Matthew seemed to have never said those words because he knew very well that two years later, they would have no relationship whatsoever.He lowered his eyes, quietly staring at the hand she grasped so tightly.She exerted considerable force, seemingly genuinely afraid of losing him.Matthew pursed his lips, then sat down again.Serena had someone in her heart, and that man was a secret she couldn't touch. He had no intention of delving into it.He reached out, adjusted her blanket, and his gaze softened.At this moment, he bent over, his face close to hers. His breath seemed to spray onto her face.He was about to move away when Serena chose this moment to open her eyes.They locked gazes, saying nothing.At first, Serena's eyes had a hint of mist, but realizing the somewhat delicate posture they were in, her face instantly turned red, and she averted her gaze.Matthew stood up slowly without explaining and said, "The IV is finished. Just sleep."Half of Serena's face was buried in t
Upstairs, Matthew stood by the bedroom's French windows, gloom all around him."Still haven't found out anything?" he inquired with a steely tone.Nathan's face resumed its respectful composure as he bowed slightly. "Boss, there's almost no trace over there, but I have a suspect in mind."Matthew claimed to the outside world that he was recuperating, and naturally, one of his replacements was living in a hospital abroad.Recently, a group of people had infiltrated the hospital, and the double was shot, surviving by a hair's breadth.Matthew rushed there due to this incident, but the culprits left no trace.It seemed like those uncles couldn't sit still anymore.His eyes showed a hint of hostility, and he coldly hooked his lips."If it's them, don't bother for now. Grandpa is sick, and losing a loved one would hit him hard."As long as they didn't cross his bottom line, he couldn't be bothered with whatever schemes they had.Nathan nodded; with the double surviving a close call, those
With the surgery approaching, the doctors didn't dare to be lax, conducting daily examinations to ensure Granny's overall health.The upcoming operation would be challenging, and her body needed to be in optimal condition."Madam, your grandma's condition is still good," the doctor informed her.Serena stood by the bedside, letting out a sigh of relief.Granny lay there, deep in slumber, her aged skin resembling dry tree bark, layers sagging downward.Granny had endured a lot over the years, facing various ailments in her old age.Serena stayed at the hospital until late, talking to Granny.The upcoming surgery wasn't guaranteed to be a hundred percent successful, so Serena cherished every moment spent with her Granny.It wasn't until 9PM when her phone rang, it was Matthew.Serena looked at the screen flashing dimly, hesitated for a moment, and answered, "Hello""Where are you? I'll come pick you up." Matthew had just finished a meeting and now had some free time.A lump formed in Se
The man who kidnapped Serena didn't think about turning off Serena's phone. He believed that by controlling her phone, she wouldn't be able to call the police.Serena remained silent throughout, her palms sweaty.The car was clearly speeding, and the scenery outside quickly retreated. She suddenly wished this road would never end, at least then the man might not stop and harm her.However, ten minutes later, the man harshly stepped on the brake.The car halted in front of an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts. He holding a dagger, got out and walked to the back, staring menacingly at Serena. "Get out!"Serena pursed her lips, not daring to make any movements.The man impatiently reached out and pulled her down."I know you're smart! Don't play tricks with me! I don't have time to waste on you!"The man grabbed her and brought her into the warehouse.The warehouse was drafty and gloomy, with peeling walls.A blanket was casually laid in one corner, next to it, a camera on a tripod.S
*Rumble, rumble*The roar of the helicopter echoed, the wind lifting leaves and swirling them in the air.The man, intending to unbuckle his belt, halted, his face contorting as he looked towards the gust of wind.*Smack!*The gate was kicked open, bullets flying before the person arrived.The man's leg was hit..“AH!!!”Serena quickly clutched her collar, stepping back. Blood from her bitten lip dripped onto her trembling thighs.She dared not look to see what was happening, her mind devoid of rationality. Any woman in such a situation couldn't remain calm.She'd been able to maneuver around the man for so long that she'd reached her limit.Matthew held a gun and, without checking on the man's condition, walked towards Serena.Serena kept her head down, clutching her collar, curling up even more after the touch on her head, and her body began to shake."I’m here"Matthew rubbed the top of her head, only to hear her scream and slap his hand away, "Don't touch me!"She couldn't disting
The next morning the hospital was busy, Emily was called in early and the doctors were sad."Mrs. Emily, she passed away early in the morning. We haven't informed Miss Linda yet. Considering her fragile health, we're afraid she might be devastated."Emily sighed, rubbing her forehead with her hand, "She's an adult now, and besides, it's her mother who passed away. She has the right to know the truth. I'll go tell her."She entered Linda's room and found Linda sitting quietly on the bed, staring blankly out the window, almost as if life had left her body.Beside her was a small diary that Linda had been using since her hospitalization, writing in it every day.Emily had known about it all along, even buying her the pink diary."Linda, what are you writing?" Emily asked, picking up the open diary.A black pen lay on top, and a string of verses caught her eye.Here, desolate, not a blade of grass grows.Later, you came here.Miraculously, everything came to life.This is my heart.Emily'
Linda and Catherine were already in contact, so receiving a message from her wasn't surprising.But why would Serena go Global Oasis Hotel?Just as Linda pondered this question, another message from Catherine arrived.[Jack is back and will be there tonight. He has already arranged to meet Serena. If you capture evidence of their cheating, Serena will not be able to get along in the Harrington family, after losing the protection of them, she is still at our mercy!]Linda's eyes flashed with a hint of ecstasy, so it was Jack who had returned.The past intimacy between Serena and Jack was well-known, and people often said that a woman's unforgettable love was her first.Serena was persistent, and Jack's departure without a word had always been a pain in her heart.Jack was pretty much Serena's only weakness besides her Granny.The fire of triumph in Linda's eyes grew, indeed, this was the perfect opportunity!She was going to handle this one herself this time!At 7:00 PM, Linda managed
Serena couldn't help but feel helpless.She had initially planned to open the door herself, but Matthew unexpectedly took the initiative to do so.To prevent Linda from seeing Matthew's face, Serena impulsively threw herself at him, using her body to shield his face and swiftly closing the door.In her haste, Serena's teeth inadvertently grazed Matthew's lips, leaving a small cut that immediately began to bleed.Once the door was closed, the atmosphere in the room turned icy.Serena covered her mouth, wincing from the pain that distorted her face.She raised her hand to turn on the light and noticed that the cut on Matthew's lip was obvious and still bleeding."Are you okay?" she nervously inquired, her scalp tingling.Matthew's expression was grim. From the moment he received Serena's call, he felt as if he were in a fog, but he still played along and came here, expecting something important.Instead, she lunged at him upon opening the door, injuring his lips in the process.Is he go