NovelEndChapter 69 Serena spent a night at the hospital before finally returning to Rosewood Gardens.
As soon as she stepped inside, she almost bumped into Aaron, who was coming down the stairs.
His eyes were filled with concern, but upon seeing Serena, he froze for a moment before speaking in a cold tone, "Where have you been?" The accusatory note in his voice made Serena frown with annoyance.
"I'm not obligated to tell you my whereabouts," she replied, turning to head upstairs.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAnnoyed, Aaron grabbed her arm. "Serena, I'm your boyfriend. Isn't it normal to letknow where you are?" Hearing this, Serena laughed, a hint of sarcasm in her voice.
"So, Mr. Vance, you do know that couples are supposed to share their schedules? Funny, you never thought to share yours with me." For the past four years, Serena only learned about Aaron's whereabouts through Cynthia Lynwood, including every the went to Faircrest to see her.
Aaron paused. He wasn't accustomed to reporting his movements to anyone. People usually reported to him. So, he never saw it as an issue. Besides- "My schedule is always planned in advance. Anyone could find out my whereabouts through Victor." But when he returned from his meeting and found Serena gone, he thought she was avoiding him again.
Serena pulled away from Aaron. "Mr. Vance, we've broken up. You're not my boyfriend, and I don't need to report to you." She walked past him without a trace of emotion.
Aaron watched her cold, retreating figure with frustration, ready to follow when a timid voice stopped him. "Mr. Vance, Miss Sullivan... she just cback from the hospital." Aaron whipped around, his icy gaze landing on Olivia.
"What did you say?" Olivia trembled under Aaron's intense stare but bravely explained Serena's hospital stay. She did this of her own accord, not at Cynthia Lynwood's behest.
After listening, Aaron's eyes darkened. "Why wasn't I informed of something this important?" "It was... it was Miss Sullivan," Olivia stammered, "She said not to tell you." Aaron's brow furrowed further. He suddenly recalled when they first started dating, Serena caught a cold. Coincidentally, Cynthia Lynwood needed surgery that day, so he left the feverish Serena in Victor's care. Upon returning, he expected her anger, yet she surprised him with her understanding of his frequent travels.
From then on, Serena never seemed to fall ill-at least not in his world.
Aaron felt a chill run down his spine as he remembered Serena by his bedside, nursing him through his bouts of stomach pain. The stark contrast stung his eyes. After a moment, he asked Olivia, "Do you know how to make nourishing soup?" Olivia was puzzled. "Yes... I do." Upstairs.
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Serena lay on her bed. Although discharged, the doctor had warned her repeatedly to maintain stable emotions to avoid a relapse.
To keep her mind calm, Serena picked up the documents Director e Thomas had sent her. Halfway through, her phone buzzed. It was Rock calling.
She guessed it was about the investigation and answered.
Sure enough.
"Sis, I haven't found the whistleblower yet, but I did trace the Paddress. Do ve you want to see it?" "Yes, send it over," Serena replied.
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