CHAPTER 101: CHAPTER 101: SUNRISE AND SUNSET

"We’ll see when the time comes!"

Ronan Keaton laughed as he heard it, driving off with a cheerful expression.

All the way, he held Nia Irving’s hand tightly.

Nia Irving looked out the car window, a smile on her face as well.

Elias Lancaster drove with Serena Keaton, reaching the mountaintop first.

Serena Keaton, gazing at the stunning scenery, felt as if she were in a peach orchard on earth, she stretched her arms, closed her eyes, and breathed in the unique mountain air.

Feeling like a gentle breeze.

This year, Aethelgard hadn’t seen snow yet, a bit later than usual.

Standing here now, she didn’t feel cold but rather refreshed.

Elias Lancaster embraced Serena from behind, closed his eyes, rested his chin lightly on her shoulder, and together they savored this peace.

"Darling, we can come here often to watch the sunrise and sunset in the future."

Serena Keaton enjoyed the moment with closed eyes, a blissful smile on her face, withdrawing her hands to rest on his.

After a moment.

Nia Irving and Ronan Keaton arrived, Nia got out while Ronan went to park and grab their things.

As soon as Nia stepped out, she saw this beautiful scene, quickly took out her phone, and captured it.

Then she sent it to Serena Keaton, unwilling to disturb them, and turned to help Ronan with their stuff.

Serena heard her phone beep and took a look.

Opening the photo, the couple’s heads were touching, their love glowing in the sunshine.

She opened her social media and captioned the photo: "I love three things in this world, the sun, the moon, and you. The sun for the day, the moon for the night, and you forever."

Within minutes, Theodore Lynch arrived as well.

Seeing the couple, Theodore felt like he’d been fed a mouthful of dog food, and he had come willingly for it.

Seeing Ronan appear, he wore a grateful expression.

"My good friend, I was hoping you’d come. If you hadn’t, I would have left; it’s too much for this lonely guy."

"Weren’t you the one who wanted to come and get fed this dog food?"

Theodore Lynch rubbed his forehead. "Now I’m not the only one here to savor this."

Ronan chuckled, looked back, extended a hand, and naturally took Nia’s hand, "Let me introduce, Nia, my girlfriend."

Theodore was instantly petrified.

"You guys are playing without me, just leaving me as the lone bachelor."

Ronan couldn’t resist adding more dog food.

"Haha..."

Theodore, depressed, went off alone to set up his tent.

By dusk, Elias and Serena were sitting on lounge chairs, Serena nestled in his embrace, enjoying the sunset together.

Theodore brought a professional camera and used it to capture this beautiful moment, sending the picture to Elias.

Elias revived his seldom-updated Weibo.

He captioned the photo: "A lifetime with only you!"

This photo became Elias’s avatar on WeChat.

Over here, Mr. and Mrs. Lancaster enjoyed the serenity of the years.

While on the other side, Ronan and Nia were locked in a loving kiss.

As for the single Theodore, he was quite pitiful.

Alone in his tent, scrolling on his phone, annoyed by the intermittent signal, he didn’t understand why he had come to bring this upon himself.

After dinner.

Elias took Serena back to the tent, Serena strolling slowly.

Suddenly.

She was lifted and spun around, finding herself slung over Elias’s shoulder.

"Elias, put me down, I can walk myself."

"Darling, I’m helping you conserve energy."

Serena playfully pounded on his back, "You’re so naughty!"

Elias smirked, "Women love bad boys!"

Soon, they entered the tent.

On the simple bed, they said nothing, gazing into each other’s eyes with affection.

In Serena’s clear eyes was a watery shimmer in the dim morning light.

The man looking into her eyes felt a surge of emotion, as if a door was opened.

Their lips and tongues intertwined, drowning their senses.

Serena’s mind turned to mush, instinctively closing her eyes, savoring this space of theirs.

She felt waves of heat wash over her.

Suddenly, a flash of light passed between her closed lids.

"Someone..."

Serena’s heart skipped a beat, suddenly anxious.

Her face was flushed, her body soft.

Elias glanced outside, seeing nothing.

He reached out to comfort her, "Darling, it’s fine, no one can see from outside, it’s double-layered."

But Serena was still tense.

Elias gave her earlobe a gentle nip.

Serena shuddered, feeling even more nervous.

"Mmm..."

Outside, Theodore Lynch was swinging a flashlight about, bored and standing alone outside, the flashlight beam dancing in his hands as he looked at the night sky.

He unintentionally glanced at the moving tent, smiling knowingly, understanding all at once.

No wonder he hadn’t seen them, so that’s what they were up to.

Not wanting to disturb them, Theodore headed back to his own tent.

But after a few steps, he turned back again, wondering why he was always the one getting hurt.

If it weren’t for him, would Elias have these lovely days with his wife and kids?

Maliciously, he called out, "Hey you two, having fun, but be careful!"

"Scram!"

Elias, restraining his desire, shouted.

Serena’s anxiety spiked, oh no, they were discovered...

Elias’s breath became irregular, "Darling..."

He was sweating profusely.

Theodore, dejected, returned to his tent.

"Traitorous guy, I knew I shouldn’t have come."

After sending Nia back to the tent, Ronan went to Theodore’s tent.

Upon seeing him, Theodore teased, "President Keaton, you’re quite fast!"

Ronan frowned slightly, "What’s that supposed to mean?"

"Exactly what it sounds like."

Ronan, "..."

"Where are they?"

Theodore laughed wickedly, "I have important news that can help you win the beauty’s heart. If you want it, that’s the price."

He held up two fingers.

Ronan, "You tell me first."

Theodore leaned in and whispered in his ear.

"Are you serious?" Ronan asked, unsure.

Theodore raised an eyebrow.

"You’re asking for it," Ronan gritted, then stood and walked out.

Soon after, Theodore received a transfer of 250 yuan.

He was stunned; wasn’t this an insult?

And later, he was even more shocked.

Listening to the commotion in the nearby tent, he regretted it so much, burying his head under the covers, unable to sleep.

Indeed, Ronan had sent the right amount.

He was quite foolish, bringing trouble upon himself.

Early the next morning.

After watching the sunrise, Elias took Serena straight to the airport.

Leaving the company to Old Master Lancaster, sending their two sons back to the Lancaster Family, he took his wife to a belated honeymoon.