yourself into it?” Serena asked coldly, not even bothering to look up at him.
A flicker of pain flashed across Zach’s face.
Back then, as long as he swallowed his pride and played the victim, she would always give in. Why wasn’t it worlding now?
At that moment, a sharp pain shot through his chest. He reached out to stop Serena from calling a cab, trying to buy himself a little more time.
“Rena, it’s my fault. Yesterday, Wendy told me it was her own fault. She didn’t notice the pollen in the hallway. Then, she lost her balance and fell down the stairs. I misunderstood you, and
Serena’s hand froze mid–air
Zach’s fare lit up with begy
So, she was still softhearted after all. She was really going to forgive him that easily.
Serena turned back and let out a cold laugh
“So, whatever Wendy says is the absolute truth? And you’ll just take her word for it? You’re a grown man with no sense of judgement. What’s the point of having those big eyes if you’re just gonna let people play you like a fool?
Zach’s smile frone. “Rena, you never used to be this harsh with me!
“If you can’t even sell what is right and what is wrong, don’t expect me to go easy on you. The world doesn’t work that way.”
Serena brushed his hand side and kept booking a ride. She didn’t even need to look up to know that, just
It was too bad. She wasn’t going to give him this time.
Zach stood by her side for a long time, but she didn’t even spare him a glance
“See you’ve changed.”
Serena’s fingers paused for a moment before she suddenly let out a soft laugh.
before, Zach was staring at her with that same wounded, miserable expression
“I never changed. You just new really paid attention to me I’ve always been this cold and distant. The
The only difference was that you used to be special to me, but now, you’re no different
“If you’re looking for sweet–talk and edges, then go back to the hospital and find Wendy Whatever emotional validation you need… it’s not my job to give it to you anymore.
As the ride–hailing app kept searching, the radar blinked on her screen
However, Zach felt his heart clench.
So, was he no longer specialita Serena?
He was heartbroken.
then, a car sped toward them from a distance and came to a smooth stop in front of them
The wind cousled Seven’s hair. She raised a hand to smooth it down while glancing at her phone, confused.
Hadn’t she just been waiting for a ride? The app was still loading
The car window rolled down
In the back
of the black SUV, Hugh looked straight at her and said, “det in.”
Without hesitation, Serena closed the ride–hailing app and got into Hugh’s car. When Zach snapped out of his daze, he instinctively stepped forward, trying to stop bei.
stat he was about to say something to make her stay, Hugh shot him a cold stare
“If it’s about business, then handle it professionally. Don’t come looking for her in private. With that, the window rolledup.
Zach’s anxiau gaze was cut off entir
The cas smoothly pulled away from the villa’s district and headed toward the bustling city center.
lence filled the ran
Then, Serena turned her head, realizing it a moment too late. “Mr. Larsen, was it a coincidence that you passed by the Jansen residence?)
Hugh’s expression remained end. Hall at his fare was swallowed by the car’s shadows. Only his deep, piercing eyes reflected Serena’s image –
“Me? Did something happen?” Selena asked, raising an eyebrow
ache continued, “I came here specifically for
Had word already gotten to High that Cole had helped Zach landthe project and that the fansen family was planning to work with him? Did Hugh, as her ally, deliberately take a detour to
Serena’s eyes widened at the thought
High responded, “It was your stepmother who called us. She said that ever since you became my wife, you’ve been acting atopantly, with no regard for anyone,
“she even accused you of driving Howard into the hospital and being disrespectful to your own father. Since they couldn’t handle you, they actually wanted my grandfather to step in and
Serena’s gaze darkened
Rachel and Howard never failed to stir up trouble. They couldn’t even control themselves, yet they expected the Larion family to keep het in check? How ridiculous
But Hugh really didrome
Serena lifted her gaze, het eyes unreadable. She asked, “So, M. Larson, are you here to demand an explanation?”
Hech met het distant starf, his lips barely moving as he replied, “Grandpa asked me to check on you. He also wants me to bring you back
Even Hugh couldn’t else when the head of the Lacson family gave an order. Serena, as his wife, was exception.
The Jansen Lamily way old–fashioned by Javerton City’s standards, and the Larsons had plenty of rules of their own
li silent. Then, she felt a weight on her
She had no idea what kind of punishment awaited her for disrespecting her elders. That thought made Serena lower her head slowly, and she fell s
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