NovelXXXSerena cherished and adored-was the rare exception to the rule.
Calvin's eyes were half-lidded with exhaustion as he muttered, "I'm tired, Eric.
Takeback to the nursing home." "Yes, Grandpa." Eric shot Sarah a cold glance before wheeling Calvin away.
As Calvin exited, the rest of the guests quietly dispersed.
This was already the second engagement party. Sarah was heavily pregnant and had just been publicly rebuked by Calvin himself. It was clear the Larson family didn't care for her at all.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNo one saw any point in sticking around. In mere moments, what was meant to be a grand celebration had completely unraveled.
Eric and Melissa, already expecting things to fall apart, calmly left after instructing Cole to keep Sarah in check.
The once-bustling banquet hall now felt cold and empty.
Cole's expression matched the chill in the room. "The driver's waiting downstairs. I have to go back to the office. I don't have tto take you home." "But it's our engagement day... You're really not staying withtonight?" Sarah clutched at his sleeve with pleading eyes.
Cole turned, and his eyes drifted to her belly. "And what exactly do you expectto do with you tonight?" Her whole body trembled. The baby wasn't even stable yet. Even if he stayed, they couldn't do anything.
Her lips trembled with frustration. "Can't you stay... just to be with me?" "We'll talk later," he said, already walking away. He was cold and distant, not even sparing her a backward glance.
True to his word, she heard nothing from him that night. Instead, it was his assistant who texted her.
"Mr. Cole is still working late. Please rest early." Alone in the big, empty room, Sarah could only cry in silence.
Why was everything so perfect for Serena after marrying into the Larson family, while she was met with nothing but disdain? She covered her face in frustration and opened her social feed, hoping to relive the fleeting moment when she had been the center of attention.
Instead, she saw two of her closest friends making plans for afternoon tea at Sky Terrace the next day.
Perched high above the city, Sky Terrace offered panoramic views and elegant desserts. It was the kind of place made for photos and for showing off.
And now, with her new status as Mrs. Larson, she didn't even need a reservation.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe idea sparked in her mind. Should she surprise them—and flaunt her privileges as "Mrs. Larson" a little? She secretly booked the table next to theirs and cheerfully began picking out her outfit for tomorrow.
But tomorrow could wait. Tonight, she still had a score to settle.
Seething, she composed a lengthy message to Howard, exaggerating every detail-claiming Serena was turning the Larson family against her, saying she refused to cto the engagement party and even dragged Calvin away in the middle of it.
In the dead of night, Howard jolted upright in rage and called Serena on ve the spot "Why the hell didn't you go to Sarah's engagement party? I want you back here tomorrow. I'll ask you myself what the hell's going on!"
Serena was jolted awake but was still half-asleep. Before she gouldo M e respond the call ended with a sharp click.
Beside her, Snuggle stirred. She twitched her ears, then gurled deeper into her arms with a low, sleepy purr.
Serena ran a hand through her messy hair and mumbled groggily, "They didn't even show up as her parents... Why is it such a big deal that I didn't either? Seriously, they lose their minds over something every single day."
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