"Just you wait, Sarah. Your day will come."

Serena turned away, about to head back to her room for some rest, when a maid rushed in.

"Mrs. Larson, two guests from the Jansen family have arrived. Shall I show them in?"

"What are they doing here?" Serena froze for a moment.

Howard had come to the Larson residence-and hadn't even given her a heads- up?

Then, it clicked. The last time he called, Hugh had picked up. Of course Howard wouldn't dare contact her directly anymore.

"They said they're here to discuss the engagement party for Mr. Cole and Ms. Sarah," the maid explained.

Serena's brows knitted together. "Didn't we already have the engagement party?" "They're saying they want to hold another one. A grander one."

Serena frowned. Now, that was suspicious. Who would hold two engagement parties?

But even if she sent them away today, they'd just come back tomorrow. There was no point in delaying the inevitable.

and said, "Fine. Let them in. Since Eric and

"Yes, Mrs. Larson."

at the Larson

completely in the dark-even about the mess Sarah had

door, only to find Serena sitting alone

cold. "Where's Mr. Larson Senior? We have something

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can wait for Eric and Melissa. Grandpa's health isn't great. He can't sit around just

tea and smiled

deliberate a clear reminder

else, Howard would've slapped her by now. But this was the Larson residence,

didn't dare

I'd really like to wrap this up quickly, if possible. Maybe you could

quickly, an appointment would've helped. Dropping by unannounced... Are you hoping

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say yes to

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