CHAPTER 303: CHAPTER 303: IF YOU DON’T LIKE HIM, I’LL TAKE YOU AWAY

Hawthorne Manor had a lot of visitors tonight.

Basically, everyone who was free came over.

As for the comments online, none of them paid any attention.

Just because, as soon as Vera Hansen’s health check report comes out, everything will be revealed.

Seraphina was very happy, with so many family members around, it was lively.

Seraphina and Orion Hawthorne had a lot in common.

The two were discussing teaching the chubby ragdoll cat some new tricks.

They’ve been watching videos from pet bloggers on social media, some showing cats dancing, and others using a wheel that generates electricity to light a small bulb when the cat runs!

They were both amazed.

Serena also found it amusing listening in.

Even the chubby ragdoll cat poked its head over.

"Meow~"

The ragdoll cat rubbed its head against Serena’s hand.

Serena picked up the ragdoll cat and scratched its chin.

The kitten made a purring sound, like a little motor.

Serena glanced toward the kitchen.

She had just suggested to help, but Ethan Lynch had chased her out.

At this moment, Ethan Lynch and the head chef of Hawthorne Manor were preparing food together.

"Will Ethan be very tired?" Serena asked Bianca Lynch beside her.

After all, Ethan Lynch usually wields a scalpel.

Those hands are very valuable.

Bianca Lynch was playing with the kitten.

Bianca Lynch shook her head with a laugh and then said to Serena, "I heard Silas Hawthorne say there are koi fish in the courtyard?"

"Yes." Serena was a little puzzled by Bianca Lynch’s suddenly changing topic but answered anyway, "There’s a big one, Silas doesn’t know how to feed it."

Speaking, Serena also jiggled the ragdoll in her arms and said, "It’s the same."

"Meow!" The kitten seemed to understand and let out a dissatisfied cry.

"Okay, okay, the kitty isn’t fat." Serena coaxed the kitten.

Bianca Lynch laughed.

She quickly asked Serena to take her to see the koi fish.

Serena went to fetch fish food, and Silas Hawthorne, who was nearby, had already handed it to her.

She nodded, "I’ll go over with Joy for a while."

"Okay." Silas Hawthorne replied.

As she passed by the ragdoll cat, it jumped onto her immediately.

Serena took it along.

It was the afternoon, the sun setting in the west, as Serena, Bianca Lynch, and a cat arrived in the courtyard.

There was a large pool here.

The water was clear, with many red koi swimming back and forth inside.

Very beautiful.

Except that some were a little chubby.

Serena sprinkled some fish food, and they swam over eagerly.

The kitten stared at the koi, its eyes darting around.

Bianca Lynch also took some fish food and threw it in for the koi to eat.

Serena knew Bianca Lynch wanted to talk to her alone.

Things not convenient for others in the house to hear.

She didn’t rush, just waited.

"I heard." Bianca Lynch said, "Julian Lawson’s proposal, saying to be your second option. What do you think?"

...

Elsewhere.

Apartment.

Julian Lawson’s clothes were drenched in sweat.

One hand was clutching his abdomen, and the other tightly holding the tanzanite.

He was suppressing waves of pain.

The pain made it hard for him to think rationally.

In his mind, only one determination kept him going.

First, he needed to confirm Vera Hansen’s health condition.

Then, after knowing the result, he planned to return the Sheridan Family’s belongings to her.

Then, while conveying his sincerity, tell Serena everything.

Everything she should have known.

Resolve the misunderstandings between them.

Seek her forgiveness, plead for a place in her heart, and ask for another chance.

If there’s no second option, then she can only be his.

They haven’t registered, she doesn’t entirely belong to Silas Hawthorne.

Even if they have been intimate, she is not Silas Hawthorne’s wife.

Julian Lawson pressed the intercom, and soon, his assistant came in.

"President Lawson?"

"Take me to Vera Hansen’s hospital." Julian Lawson said.

"Yes." The assistant acted immediately.

...

Hawthorne Manor.

By the koi pond in the courtyard.

Serena looked at Bianca Lynch, smiled, and said, "He’s dreaming."

"Accepting him would be an insult to Silas."

"Besides, my refusal isn’t because of any other reason, it’s because I never wanted him anymore."

"With or without Silas, I don’t want him."

This was a private conversation between two best friends.

So, Serena spoke very bluntly.

She and Bianca Lynch had been best friends since childhood, their bond was different.

Bianca Lynch listened to Serena’s response, nodded thoughtfully.

The two sat on the chairs nearby, holding the cat.

"What about Silas Hawthorne?" Bianca Lynch continued to ask.

"Silas treats me very well." Serena tossed the fish food into the koi pond, "He’s really good to Seraphina too."

Bianca Lynch watched Serena’s profile, "Do you like him? Do you love him?"

"Serena, don’t lie to me." She said.

She wanted an answer from Serena.

If Serena said no, she would take Serena away.

The Lynch Family might not match the Lawson, Hawthorne, or Ford Groups, but it has its own strength.

She could take Serena and Seraphina abroad to live well, she could do that.

This wasn’t about Ethan Lynch, only about Bianca Lynch.

Because they are good friends.

Good friends since childhood.

"I don’t want some answer about how well he treats you, or Seraphina, I want an actual, precise answer." Bianca Lynch said, "I hope you can be truly happy from the heart."

Serena saw Bianca Lynch’s seriousness.

So, Serena tossed the last handful of fish food, then held Bianca Lynch’s hand.

"I love him." Serena said, "Joy, don’t worry, I haven’t pressured myself."

Bianca Lynch didn’t speak, still watching Serena.

Serena didn’t let go of Bianca Lynch’s hand either.

Love doesn’t necessarily have to be overwhelming.

He respects her, understands her.

When she thought she couldn’t have the strength to love someone again, he made her withered heart grow anew.

Seeing Bianca Lynch still skeptical, Serena thought for a moment, leaned closer to Bianca Lynch’s ear, and whispered something.

Bianca Lynch’s eyes widened.

"Really?" Bianca Lynch sized up Serena.

"Yes." Serena nodded, her face a bit warm.

Only then did Bianca Lynch believe.

If Serena wasn’t willing, it couldn’t have happened.

Looks like her brother was completely defeated long ago.

But it’s okay, Ethan Lynch had already come to terms with it.

"That’s good then." Bianca Lynch said, "I was just thinking just now."

"Thinking about what?" Serena asked.

"I was thinking that if you don’t like him, I’ll take you away." Bianca Lynch smiled beautifully, "Just like when we were kids, even if my brother beats me black and blue, I’ll still take you away."

Serena’s eyes felt warm, she hugged Bianca Lynch.

"Silly girl." Serena said.

"You’re the silly one." Bianca Lynch said, "Look at yourself, what have you become?"

She hopes that in the future, Serena won’t get hurt again.