beard that you’ve angered your father so much that he ended up in the hospital, but I also took the time to understand the full story. It was your father’s decision to host a banquet.
et, without informing you beforehand, he expected you to entertain his guests. Then, daring the meal, he publicly punished you under the excuse of your so–called disrespect. That was
mih’s power should be used to protect its own but your father pot his own interests fast and shamed you
ju in front of everyone. He was the one at f fault, nor you.”
alon pemained calm as he carefully laid out every detail.
Serena stood rooted to the spot, a sharp sting rising in her chest.
It was Rachel, the person who hated her most, who had called Cam. She ww Rachel would twist the story and distort the truth just to pin the blame on her. Tet. Calvin had will managed to find part of the truth and speak up for her.
Her nose turned slightly red, but Calvin’s voice rang out again.
“Come here. Let me see how badly that clueless father of yours has treated y
“I’m fine.” Serena repletly, stepping forward and sitting down in front of him.
Like a child, she held out her wrist for him to examine.
Calvin was getting on in years, so his eyesight wasn’t as sharp as it used to be. Squesting, he held Serena’s wrist, examining it while muttering to himself. “Honestly, you’le a grown woman now. At this age, dignity matters. How could be punish you in front of others like that? Hmm.. It looks like there’s no serious injury.” As Cabaretully emmed her wrist, Serena’s eyes welled up with tears. But instead of crying, she smiled
“I’m technically a member of the Larson family now, so he wouldn’t dare hit me.”
“What do you mean by “technically
calvin asked as he rugged hat closer, staring at her seriously. “You’re part of this family. If he ever tries to builly you again, you have to come straight I guarantee that no one will lay a hand on you.”
Serena didn’t respond. Her eyes only turned slightly red.
never expected Howard to see her as an enemy, constantly targeting her instead of wishing her well.
Yet, here was the elder of the family she had married into, holding her hand gently, worried that the might be butt.
Howard What lood of father was he?
She lowered her head slightly, not wanting Calvin to see her reddenedayes
Calvin had lived long enough to understand the unspoken bitterness in her heart.
Instead of pointing it out, he turned to High and said, “Mr. Jansen is in the hospital, and the fansen sidence is cold and empty. Let Serena stay here tonight with you and then leave in the
Histone left no Juam !
for argument
Neither Sennor High could refuse.
That night, a maid led them to the com
The large bed in the center immediately caught Serena’s ayr.
This wasn’t Hugh’s rooms. Instead, it was a much cozier bedroom.
A fresh potted plant sat on the windowsill, and the plush Eathalian carpet was a vibrant shade, and the room had been prepared specifically for alamale gues
She pursed her lips together and asked, “Is there only one bed?
Hugh stepped inside and shut the door behind him, blocking out the maid’s knowing smile.
*sleep on the couch.”
glanced at the not–so–spacious couch, them at Hugh, who was call with broad shoulders and long legu
“Maybe I should take the couch For you, it might be a bit too-
before she could finish speaking, Hugh had already stumped off his suit jacket and tossed it onto the couch.
