NovelEndChapter 14 Serena's eyes, though smiling, held a weary look, like leaves touched by frost.
But it was only for a fleeting moment.
So quick that Serena almost dismissed it as her imagination.
"Well, I'm off," Serena said, turning to head upstairs.
Watching her leave, William finally pulled out his phone.
A message from his assistant, sent just a minute ago, lit up the screen.
- [Aaron is off the plane, and he's had a flare-up with his stomach condition. He's been admitted to the hospital.] Tonight had been a wasted effort.
He had hoped Aaron would witness a moment of affection between him and Serena. It would have been quite entertaining.
Not that William held any grudge against Aaron.
But after spending so much twith him, William found Aaron intimidatingly formidable.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhether it was intelligence, resilience, or financial acumen Aaron was top-notch.
His only flaw was a lack of emotional intelligence.
So William was genuinely curious whether Aaron was as indifferent to Serena as the rumors suggested or if he was simply unaware of his true feelings.
At two in the morning, Serena awoke from a nightmare.
In the dream, Aaron's tall frwas curled up, his eyes filled with cold anguish as he looked at her.
"Serena, my stomach... it hurts..." In the darkness, Serena touched her stomach.
It didn't ache, but she was hungry.
And she craved spicy shrimp.
She remembered a place in Northspire that made them exceptionally well.
After checking the navigation and confirming the location, she eagerly headed downstairs.
No longer did she need to diet just because Aaron thought she was gaining weight.
However, as soon as she reached the bottom of the stairs, she froze at the sight of Aaron approaching.
His long fingers pressed against his stomach, and despite his sickly pale face, his eyes still held that familiar arrogance.
Just like she remembered.
The way she disliked.
Serena walked past him without a glance.
Yet, as she brushed by, Aaron seized her wrist.
Her skin was pale, and even a slight squeeze left distinct red marks on her hand.
Serena frowned, whispering sharply, "Let go!" Aaron's pupils contracted.
Serena, true to her name, always spoke gently, even during arguments.
Such sternness was a side of her that Aaron had never seen before.
"Serena, you've got snerve blockingfor so long," Aaron accused, snapping back to the present.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIn the past, she would unblock him within three days.
This time, it had been exactly 108 hours and 57 minutes.
Impressive.
"Giveyour phone."
Serena looked up at the man who seemed to take everything for om granted, and smiled faintly, “Aaron, when blocked you this time, I never intended to unblock you. Let go, I have things to do!"
Aaron stared at her struggling, a hint of annoyance in his voice. "Besides hovering aroundwhat else do e прес you have to do? Are you here because you heard about my hospital admission and cto bringmedicine?" "Serena, I admit, bringing Cynthia back without discussing it with you was my mistake." For the first time, the proud Mr. Vance lowered his head, his tone awkward, "But you should let it go."
Serena looked at Aaron, suddenly laughing. As she laughed, two m crystalline tears slipped from the corners of her eyes. "So, you think I'm here because of you?" She had left Alderburg almost a week ago.
Aaron hadn't even realized.
Ha.
Serena laughed wildly inside.
When the laughter faded, all that remained was endless sorrow.
The past seven years felt like they'd been wasted on a fool.
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