Chapter 46 Can There Be a Future for Them
“My dear Serena, my precious granddaughter–in–law!”
The moment Martha heard from the maid that Serena had woken up, she rushed to her room without delay.
Serena had just finished her chicken noodle soup, and her cheeks carried a faint flush of warmth. Her complexion looked much better.
Seeing Martha, she smiled softly and called out, “Grandma
Martha strode to the bedside, unceremoniously pushing Harrison aside before settling herself down at the edge of the bed. She grasped Serena’s delicate hands tightly in her own. Harrison was speechless at that moment
Martha’s kind eyes brimmed with concern. “Serma, how are you feeling now? Has your lever completely gone? Do you still feel unwell anywhere?”
Serena took her head gently and replied, “Grandma, I’m fine now. I just had some chicken noodle soup, and I’m feeling much better.”
Hearing this, Martha finally exhaled in rele
“That’s good, that’s good.” Her gaze was filled with affection and care. “You have no idea how frightened i was this morning when I saw you burning up with fever.”
“Grandma, I’m sorry for making you worry,” Serena said, her tone carrying a hint of gulle.
Martha patted the back of her hand and scolded lightly, “Silly one, what’s there to apologize for? As long as you’re healthy, that’s all that matters.”
With that, she shifted her gaze and cast a look of displeasure at Harrison before turning back to Serena with a warm smile, “Don’t worry, Serena. I’ve already given Harrison a proper scolding on your behalf.”
Serena lined her eyes slightly and met Harrison’s gaze. She spoke up, intending to smooth things over.““Grandma, it’s not entirely Harrison’s fault.”
“How is it not?” Martha retorted. “The first time he brings you back to our manor, he talls to take care of you properly, and you end up sick. That’s on him.”
Her tone carried a trace of reproach, her dissatisfaction with the situation still lingering
Harrison stood silently beside them. He didn’t argue or offer any excuses. After all, be knew he hadn’t done enough
Once she was done scolding Harrison, Martha sighed and added, “But at least he’s been tending to you all morning, so I suppose that makes up for it”
Just then, Marcus suddenly dashed in from outside. Like a guilty child, he stood stiffly at the foot of the bed with his head lowered as he called out hesitantly, “Aunt Serena” The moment Martha sew him, she turned her displeasure toward him as well
“And you!” she snapped, her voice full of reprimand. “You and that scheming fance of yours dared to plot against my granddaughter–in–law right under my nose during a Spencer family dinner, no less. A woman like her has no place in this family.
“your mother visited me once and confided that she never liked Lydia she was strongly against you being with that woman, but you refused to listen. I had interfering in your personal affairs, but that woman not only bullied Serena in the past, she even tried to harm her last night. That, I will not overlook.” Marcus stood there with his head bowed, talding in her scolding without a single word of rebuttal
Martha carried on, each sentence carrying undeniable authority.
no intention of
“Even though our side of the family never got along with your great–grandfather’s and grandfather’s generation, things have improved significantly with your rather’s meration. Our families are much closer now
ship with this family, then you’ll deal with
From the time you were a child, neither I not your Uncle Harrison have ever treated you unfairly. If you wish to maintain your relationship your fiancée accordingly.
ep foot in Spencer Manor, attend any family events, or appear
“If you insist on being with her, then that’s your choice. However, from this day forward, she’s not allowed to step front of my granddaughter–in–Low.”
Having said her piece, Martha rast a cool glance at Marcus
“How you handle this is up to you.”
This time, Marcus didn’t hesitate for bog
“Great–Grandma Martha, Uncle Harrison, Aunt Serena. He led his head, his voice stealy with conviction. “I was blind before, failed to see Lydia for who she truly is. But now
His gaze was resolute as be continued, “I’ve already called off the engagement and cut all ties with her. There’ll be no more contact between us in the future.”
Hearing this, Martha’s lips curved into a satisfied smile. “Good”
Harmon, on the other hand, merely cast a cold glance at Marcus and said indifferently, “Serena needs to rest Leave.”
hob, alright. I’ll get going now, Marcus said obediently before leasing, he said to Serena, “Aunt Serena, please rest well. Wishing you a speedy recovery,”
Serena forced a small smile, though the tide “Aunt Serena” will felt strange to her ears.
Alter he left, Serena finallysaid, “Actually, I wasn’t Marcus’s faulty and i have had issues for a long time. I just never expected her to-
“Serena,” Martha interrupted her, her voke finn yet gentle
“Remember this, in the Spencer anally, you never have to tolerate inistratient or compromise yourself”
Hearing those words, a warm feeling spiral through Serena’s chest. What should she do? She was begining torrave this sense of protection. But a year from now, when her contract with Harrison ended, would there still be a futute for the
em?
