CHAPTER 103: CHAPTER 103: LEAVING FOR A FEW DAYS

Elias Lancaster reached out and wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes. "Mm."

"Have you already taken care of everything for me?" Serena Keaton asked.

"I just helped wrap things up for you," Elias Lancaster smiled at her, "My little darling is amazing!"

"Already a boss, and still crying. If your subordinates see you like this, they’d find it amusing."

Serena Keaton frowned at his words, looked at the crowd standing at the door, and pouted, "None of you are allowed to laugh at me."

"Haha... we won’t laugh at you," everyone replied in unison.

She still wanted to cry, let go of Elias Lancaster’s hand, walked over to Ruby Yates, and began to cry in her arms.

This New Year, Serena Keaton was very happy, as she was different this year.

She had Elias, two children, and had found her parents again.

She was very content.

After the New Year, Serena Keaton started getting busy, taking care of the two kids, managing her studio, and even attending school.

Elias Lancaster hugged her, kissed her, and Serena Keaton responded to him.

But then...

"Bang..."

Old Madam Lancaster pushed the door open and entered.

The two were lost in their kiss and got startled, causing Serena Keaton to bury her embarrassment in Elias Lancaster’s chest.

"Boohoo..."

Old Madam Lancaster couldn’t be bothered anymore and directly placed Yara onto Elias Lancaster’s lap.

"Your son, you coax him. He cries too much."

Elias Lancaster glanced at Yara sitting on his other thigh, feeling a bit of a headache, he was quite annoyed.

This little rascal must be doing it on purpose?

Always choosing critical moments to cause trouble.

He was about to scold him, but Serena Keaton picked him up and gently comforted him.

Elias Lancaster looked at the mother and child, losing all interest.

He looked at his mother with some dissatisfaction.

Old Madam Lancaster snorted and turned around to leave grandly.

Seeing Elias Lancaster’s dark face, Serena Keaton knew he was upset.

Holding Yara, she leaned towards Elias Lancaster and kissed his cheek.

"Alright, you’re such a grown-up, yet you fuss with your son... boohoo..."

Elias Lancaster directly pressed her head down and kissed her, making Serena Keaton open her eyes wide, pointing at the child crying on her shoulder.

Reluctantly, Elias Lancaster let go of her and headed towards the bathroom.

As Serena Keaton was comforting Yara, she thought about how she wanted to expand her studio now that she graduated.

She needed to plan for her future.

In the evening, after discussing her plans with Nathan Sawyer, Serena Keaton also understood a few things.

Be it The Lancaster Family or The J Keaton Family, they were always thinking of her.

After taking a bath, she slipped into bed and snuggled into Elias Lancaster’s arms.

Elias Lancaster was reading documents, but suddenly a soft and fragrant body approached, and the documents in his hands fell to the ground.

He looked down to see a small head poking out from under the covers, looking up at him with smiling eyes.

"Elias, do you miss me?"

Thinking about how they had been seeing each other so little recently, Elias naturally did miss her. Even though she’s right in his arms now, he still missed her.

So.

He teased her intentionally.

"What if I do? What if I don’t?"

Serena Keaton’s face turned rosy, "You’re so bad."

"You haven’t answered me yet!"

"If you miss me, then... we can just be... a bit intimate!"

Saying this, she herself was embarrassed, burying her whole head into Elias Lancaster’s chest and refusing to come out.

Elias Lancaster laughed out loud, reaching to pull the little head out of his embrace.

"You said it, so I won’t hold back."

Serena Keaton pouted her lips.

"When have you ever held back?"

Elias Lancaster lifted her chin, looking into her eyes.

"Mm?"

Serena Keaton showed a sweet smile.

Elias Lancaster looked at the person in front of him.

She’s changed a lot, vastly different from when they first met. Back then, she was an innocent and naive girl without any scheming.

Now she had a seductive charm that was uniquely womanly and a bit willfully demanding.

"Phew..."

Hearing Elias Lancaster’s deep breath, Serena Keaton considerately said, "If you’re tired, we can have a rain check..."

Elias Lancaster leaned down and bit her lip.

"Are you planning not to get out of bed for a few days?"

Serena was dumbfounded by the bite.

Then her hand moved under his pajama hem, touching his abs, the warm touch making her heart tremble.

Seeing Elias Lancaster’s restraint, her lips curled up; indeed, this trick still worked.

She rolled over, straddling his waist.

Extending her slender hands, she slowly undid his buttons.

Elias Lancaster’s gaze on Serena Keaton grew deeper, his breathing becoming uneven.

As her hands slowly moved downward, Elias Lancaster grabbed her mischievous hand.

"Think it through, don’t beg for mercy?"

Serena Keaton’s face turned red, and saying she’s not afraid would be a lie. After all, she knew very well how formidable men could be in this area.

Each time, she felt like she’d die on the bed.

"Do you want to go?"

"I want to go; it’s a rare opportunity to visit a raw gemstone mining base, providing us designers an in-depth understanding of the raw materials for jewelry."

"Darling, usually mining sites are in remote mountainous areas and are very dangerous."

Elias Lancaster didn’t want his darling to suffer, but he also didn’t want his darling to be unhappy.

"Really want to go?"

"Mm." Serena Keaton nodded firmly, "The environment may be harsh, but it will make our future materials selection more precise for the studio.

Plus, I’ve never seen what mined raw gemstones look like, and I want to see them."

Elias Lancaster had already received this information earlier this afternoon.

"You can go, but take good care of yourself," Elias Lancaster reminded her with concern.

Serena Keaton happily kissed him. Indeed, Nathan was right; Elias Lancaster would agree to let her go.

Whatever she wanted to do, he would support her.

"Honey, you’re so good!"

Thinking about how his darling would be away for a few days, he missed her dearly.

He hated seeing her go on long trips, but unfortunately, those days coincided with the shareholder’s meeting, which he couldn’t miss.

Otherwise, he would go with her no matter what.

Elias Lancaster’s dark eyes looked at her, filled with desire, and with a flip, he took control, filling the room with a spring breeze.

Three days later, Nia Irving, Nathan Sawyer, and Serena Keaton set off early for the mining area.

This trip lasted five days and four nights, and since the mining area was in the mountains, the road conditions were undoubtedly challenging. They were not the only studio invited.

Other studios received invitations too, and upon reaching the highway exit, the mining area had arranged for vehicles to lead them there.

Brandon Grayson also tagged along, unable to refuse Nathan Sawyer, who insisted on going despite her pregnancy, and causing a fuss if she wasn’t allowed, thus he had to accompany her.

Upon arrival at the destination, it was already past four in the afternoon.

The head of the mining area, Mr. Wallace, arranged accommodations for everyone, advising them to rest and adjust today, and tomorrow morning they’d visit the mining site.

The environment here was indeed harsh; the accommodations were simple houses, and they ate communal meals.

The water was spring water drawn from a well, and the sleeping arrangements were in large dorms separated for men and women.

"What a lousy place, should have known not to come."

Some among the arrivals began to complain.