CHAPTER 150: CHAPTER 150: COUSIN

Arthur Lockwood and the others were as anxious as a cat on hot bricks when Caleb Lockwood received a call from Country C.

"...Really? Okay... I’ll send someone to pick him up immediately."

After hanging up, Caleb Lockwood’s tense face finally relaxed.

"Warren Winters has agreed to come and perform the surgery."

Arthur Lockwood and Lilian Young instantly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Great, Caleb, you’re the one with the solutions!"

Praised by Arthur Lockwood, Caleb Lockwood slightly frowned.

Why did Warren Winters suddenly change his mind?

Was it really because of him?

Caleb Lockwood didn’t think so.

Serena Jennings appeared at the end of the corridor, her figure becoming clearer.

"I wonder why someone is so shameless, can’t offer any help, yet has the nerve to stick around here. What? Pretending to be dutiful?"

Upon seeing Serena Jennings, Lilian Young couldn’t help but mock.

Serena Jennings remained silent, looking at Caleb Lockwood, intending to ask if Warren Winters had contacted him. But Caleb Lockwood spoke first:

"There’s nothing for you here anymore, you should leave!"

Caleb Lockwood’s voice was exceptionally cold.

Serena Jennings knew Caleb Lockwood blamed her.

She was indeed responsible for Lance Lockwood’s accident this time.

But what she said back then was all true.

Compared to her, shouldn’t Caleb Lockwood be even more accountable?

Serena Jennings and Caleb Lockwood locked eyes for a long time.

Caleb Lockwood’s eyes were like the sea under night skies.

Dark and cold.

In the end, Serena Jennings did not leave.

Caleb Lockwood also didn’t insist on her leaving.

Three hours later, Warren Winters, an internationally renowned heart surgery expert and the youngest cardiology director at the First Affiliated Hospital of Country C Medical University, appeared at the Green Lake District branch of the 701 Hospital.

The surgery lasted a full six hours.

It was now the middle of the night, and the snow outside had stopped.

As Warren Winters exited the operating room, Caleb Lockwood, Arthur Lockwood, and Lilian Young immediately rushed to him.

"The surgery was very successful, the patient should wake up in a few hours..."

Saying this, Warren Winters looked over at Serena Jennings, who was obscured by the Lockwood family.

Serena Jennings breathed a sigh of relief and glanced towards Warren Winters, eyes full of gratitude.

Warren Winters gave a slight smile.

Arthur Lockwood had arranged a first-class ward for Lance Lockwood, naturally.

After Lance Lockwood was moved inside, Arthur Lockwood, Lilian Young, and Caleb Lockwood stayed inside to keep watch.

Serena Jennings did not enter.

She stood alone in the corridor, her back against the cold wall.

"What’s your relation to him?"

Lifting her head at the voice, Serena Jennings saw Warren Winters standing in front of her.

She hadn’t seen Warren Winters for some years.

Warren Winters’ eyebrows and eyes hadn’t changed much; he belonged to the subtle charm type. Though not stunning at first glance, the more you looked at him, the more refined he appeared — quite a handsome face.

While Serena Jennings was scrutinizing Warren Winters, he was also taking stock of her.

"You’ve changed quite a bit!"

Warren Winters finally reached this conclusion.

Serena Jennings smiled slightly, not saying much.

She couldn’t remember how she appeared in Warren Winters’ impression now.

But compared to the initial version of herself, as Serena Jennings now, she had indeed transformed significantly.

She thought that if they had merely crossed paths on the street, Warren Winters might likely not recognize her.

Serena Jennings thought about Caleb Lockwood.

Caleb Lockwood hadn’t recognized her either.

In the past, she always thought Caleb Lockwood was different from others.

Reality proved she was way off.

Hearing Serena Jennings’ faint sigh, Warren Winters changed the subject.

"It’s been so many years now, haven’t you thought about visiting your aunt and uncle? Actually, they quite miss you..."

Serena Jennings knew who Warren Winters’ "aunt and uncle" referred to.

Warren Winters noticed Serena Jennings’ face suddenly turned much colder.

"Legally speaking, those two individuals have nothing to do with me anymore."

And Serena Jennings didn’t think they would miss her.

Warren Winters shrugged, not pressing the matter.

"By the way, when I flew here, I saw a joke, want to hear it?"

The abrupt topic change left Serena Jennings momentarily stunned.

However, Warren Winters had loved telling her jokes since childhood, always making her laugh uncontrollably.

In Serena Jennings’ memory, since she came out from the juvenile detention center, she hadn’t heard any jokes.

When Caleb Lockwood stepped out of Lance Lockwood’s first-class ward, his first glance landed on Serena Jennings standing against the corridor wall.

Even though there was someone standing in front of Serena Jennings.

The person wore a white coat, partially obscuring Serena Jennings’ figure.

But Caleb Lockwood saw Serena Jennings’ face.

Serena Jennings was smiling.

It was a truly happy smile.

Caleb Lockwood couldn’t remember the last time he saw Serena Jennings with this joyful expression.

"You’re already this cheerful even though Grandpa hasn’t woken up yet?"

Caleb Lockwood’s heavy voice made Serena Jennings’ smile vanish instantly.

Warren Winters turned around and faced Caleb Lockwood.

"Won’t you introduce me?"

Warren Winters proactively asked Serena Jennings.

Caleb Lockwood frowned.

Why did it seem like Warren Winters was more familiar with Serena Jennings?

"He is..."

Serena Jennings started but then got stuck.

She and Caleb Lockwood hadn’t divorced yet; she should say Caleb Lockwood is her husband. To avoid misunderstanding, she should add that they’re about to divorce.

But if she did, she’d be revealing too much of her personal life to Warren Winters.

Telling Warren Winters wasn’t a big deal, but once told, these personal matters were likely to reach those two people’s ears.

This was something Serena Jennings was unwilling to do.

"He’s a friend of mine."

Serena Jennings ultimately introduced Caleb Lockwood in this way.

Caleb Lockwood laughed aloud.

"Director Wen, don’t you go online?"

Caleb Lockwood’s question bewildered Warren Winters.

Due to work, he was usually online only for checking medical-related materials.

Seeing Warren Winters’ confused look, Caleb Lockwood continued:

"Serena Jennings is my wife."

Warren Winters was shocked, asking Serena Jennings:

"You’re married already?"

"Almost divorced."

Serena Jennings’ additional statement left Warren Winters even more stunned.

Beside them, Caleb Lockwood’s expression turned grim.

Warren Winters looked at Serena Jennings, then at Caleb Lockwood, about to speak, when a passing nurse called him, saying someone from the department was looking for him.

Though not a doctor at this hospital, since he was here, the hospital took the opportunity to invite him to give a brief lecture to cardiology-related doctors, which he did not refuse.

Before leaving, Warren Winters smiled and patted Serena Jennings’ shoulder.

"Out with the old, in with the new... I’ll go back to work then."

Serena Jennings watched Warren Winters’ departing figure, feeling a mix of longing and loss.

Her cousin really was quite good to her.

Before school, they often played together.

After starting school, Warren Winters was an excellent student, while she was a troubled teenager.

Gradually, they drifted apart, mostly because Warren Winters was too busy, with lots to learn.

Serena Jennings also felt they were from two different worlds.

Despite this, Warren Winters was always there for her.

This time was no different.

"So you haven’t even divorced me yet, and you’re already courting a new prospect, is it?"

Caleb Lockwood’s displeased voice pulled Serena Jennings back from her memories.