Chapter 19 The Reserved Couple
Martha was sillas Leish as ever.
“wrap up this dress for my granddaughter–in–Lew and all the ones she tried on earlier. Back them all up.”
The sales te smiled and explied respectfully, “Certainly, Mrs. Spencer Senior.”
Semma approached Martha, trying to persuade her, “Grandma, you’ve already bought so many pieces, tf I don’t wear them, it’ll be a waste.” Martha gently patted the back of her hand, her eyes full of affection. “It’s nothing. This is just the beginning. I love to spend money on
Amer that, she held up a list of properties she had selected on her phone and placed it in front of Serena.
“Semena, come on. Take a look Pick the one you like, and I’ll buy it.”
Serena telt helpless.
Unable to convince Martha, she gave up. For now, she could only go along with Martha’s wishes and make the final decision later when Harrison returned home
After shopping, Martha took Serena to a hotel under Bluewater Corporation for dinner, seemingly eager to show her all the finerthings.
Het genuine care moved Serena deeply. Ever since Serena’s parents and Vincent passed away, she hadn’t felt this kind of warmth again. The last time she had lelt this warmth was
Darryl’s parents‘ house.
She lowered her gaz, a faint sadness passing through her heart.
Martha noticed her change in mood and immediately took her hand gently, asking with concern, “Serena, what’s wrong? Is the food here not to your taste?
“No, it’s not that,” Serena replied with a smile. “The food is great, and it’s to my liking”
“Since it’s delicious, eat more. Look at you–you’re so thin. It makes me worried.”
As Martha spoke, she picked up some delicious looking food with her cutlery and placed it on Serena’s plate.
Looking at the food on her plate, Serena’s eyes misted over slightly. In a soft tone, she said, “Thank you, Grandma. You’re so ind.”
“sily girl, you’re a good child you from the bottom of my heart and want to take good care of you.”
When Serena was trying on clothes earlier, Lewis had already sent the investigation report to her phone. After reading it, Martha found out that Serma’s parents had also died on that many night 19 wears ago. In an instant, all the long–buried memories came rushing back to Martha’s heart. This only deepened her sympathy and affection for Serena “Your parents passed away early, and life at your uncle’s must have been difficult. Now that you’ve married Harry, we’re family.” Martha held Serena’s hands tightly with sincerity in heve
“From now on, I’m here for you, so I’ll spoil you. Don’t worry”
Sema’s eyes reddimed from the tears welling up in them, and she could feel her threat tightening
She didn’t know what to say, and in the end, she only mustered a, “Thank you, Grandma”
Martha gently patted her hand and comforted her softly, “As long as you and Harry live well, that will be the best way to show your gratitude to me.”
Serena’s eyes flickered slightly before she replied, “Grandma, we will.”
“Good” Martha nodded in satisfaction “Now, eat. It’ll get cold”
Harrison returned home to Cowley Bay earlier than usual in the
The maid greeted him, “Mr. Spencer, you’re back.”
the evening after finishing his work.
Harrison nodded, removed his leather shoes by the entryway, and handed his neatly pressed suit jacket to the nearby mal. When he walked into the living coon, he saw that Martha and Serena were chaiting happily
Serena casually looked up and happened to meet his deep, dark gaze Their eyes locked for a moment
Finally, Serena was the first to look away, her lashes fluttering as she lowered her gaze
Harrison also looked away, his gate sweeping over the luxury shopping bags scattered across the table and floor
He asked in a low voice, “Didn’t I tell you I would bring her back to Spencer Manor to meet you in two days? Why did you come by yourself?”
Marthashot him a dissatisfied glance. “Well, Tran’t wait two days. I just wanted to meet Serena sooner.”
“Sure. As long as you’re happy,” Harrison replied indifferently.
For course, I’m happy ”
She highly grasped Serma’s hands, her allection evident as she
Serena’s cheeks flushed as she smiled sodily.
as she praised Serena generously, “Serena is a good girl that, you have good taste. You married such a good wife. I’m
Harrison gazed at fir deeply but remained silent. He sat on a nearby couch with his usual detached alr
Martha’s sharjuryns moved between them, quietly observing their every move.
After a moment, she asked gently, “Haven’t you been together for a long time? Why does it feel like you’re more distant now that you’re manked?”
Serena’s heart tightened at the words she couldn’t help but turn her head and look at Harrison.
Harrison remained calm an ever, lying effortlessly, “Seria is shy and easily embarrassed, especially with an elder like you here.”
“I see Martha was half–convinced
