Chapter 298

Serena slept soundly through the night.

As the first rays of morning light filtered through the sheer curtains, tiny specks of dust floated in the air.

Snuggle mewed softly, rubbing against Serena's wrist. The marks Cole had left on her yesterday had faded. Now, only the ticklish brush of the kitten's whiskers remained, nudging her awake.

Half-asleep, Serena sat up, unlocked her phone, and disabled the Do Not Disturb mode.

A flood of unread messages filled the screen.

Howard: "Nina, are you awake? We heard Mr. Larson Senior was hospitalized. We want to visit him today."

Howard: "He's bedridden and seriously ill. As his granddaughter-in-law, shouldn't you be there?"

Howard: "Reply as soon as you wake up! We're waiting near the hospital!"

Howard: "Hurry up, you ungrateful brat!"

more frantic than

a ripple of emotion stirred in Serena's

If you won't fulfill your duty

about Mr. Larson Senior. You sound like someone

make a good impression on Mr. Larson

she got up. She pulled the curtain open and let the

needs rest. The three of you are loud and

that, she

...

rang in his ears. In his fury, he slammed his phone

quickly masked it with a gentle, understanding

Maybe in her eyes, you're just a troublemaker. Otherwise,

deliberately emphasized the last two

Howard grew even angrier,

just like her mother. Ungrateful and arrogant! I'm her father. It's not like I'd ever harm her! But she has her guard up around me like I'm

in the hospital? This is the perfect opportunity to get close to him! We can't let

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