Chapter 46 She’d always assumed that even if the once-proud Seren ever returned to Seaside City, she’d come back with her head hung low, humbled and disgraced. Especially after what happened with Sheridan-surely, marriage would be out of the question for her now. Seren would become nothing more than a
Chapter 45 As soon as they entered, Zena and Thurman went to greet their guests. With years of experience in the business world, the couple mingled easily, laughter and conversation flowing naturally as they charmed everyone around them. Slater, unwilling to engage with Seren-especially with Lennon present-quickly excused himself to
Chapter 44 With a calm, measured voice, Thurman worked to diffuse the tension. “It’s good you’re here, Seren. Now the whole family can head inside together p> At a glance, Thurman immediately recognized the man standing beside Seren- Lennon. Years of experience in the business world had honed Thurman’s instincts;
Chapter 43 The entire Bradley family heard Carla’s voice and turned around, one after another. When they saw Seren, surprise flickered across every face. Seren was here with Lennon for dinner. The rooftop of the Grand Seaside Hotel boasted an elegant, old-world restaurant -Western in style, but with a charming,
Chapter 42 Seren had planned to just grab a quick bite and call it dinner, but when Lennon insisted on taking her out to eat, she set aside her casual plans and sent him her location. Lennon respected her, and she owed him the same courtesy in return. Carla’s birthday
Chapter 41 After breakfast, Seren made her way to The Antiquarian’s Gallery. The place was so close it took her less than ten minutes on foot. It was still early-barely six in the morning. The streets were deserted, most people still lost in their dreams. The gallery hadn’t opened yet,
Chapter 40 She’d lived in Riverbend City for three years. There was no way Garry had never once set foot in Riverbend during all that time; he just never cared enough to notice her. To the Powers family, she’d always been nothing more than a stray cat or dog Sheridan
Chapter 39 In the end, Seren didn’t refuse. She simply turned and walked back to her room. Lennon carried her suitcase inside, then, with impeccable tact, left her alone, quietly closing the door behind him. The room was spacious, with what looked like a separate sitting area beyond a set
Chapter 38 Seren was almost certain it was the former. After all, Lennon’s achievements were nothing short of extraordinary-far beyond what most people could ever hope for. It meant that in every aspect, he outshone the average person, almost as if they lived in parallel worlds. People who rose to
Chapter 37 Before Lennon could even ask, Seren recoiled as if burned, yanking her sleeve down in a rush. She hid her hand behind her back, her voice barely above a whisper. “It just looks bad-it doesn’t hurt at all, really p> “How did this happen? Were you being careless
Chapter 36 The night was deep and dark, but nothing could diminish his presence. Lennon didn’t have to say a word—his quiet authority filled the space, impossible to ignore. Seren tried her best not to look at him, to pretend he wasn’t there, but her gaze kept drifting back all
Chapter 35 Seren headed upstairs and told Nadine she’d decided, at the last minute, to move in with Lennon. The walls were thick, and Nadine had no idea what had just happened downstairs. Still, even though Seren’s face looked calm, Nadine could sense that something unpleasant must’ve gone down-why else
Chapter 34 Seren is done with concern that comes too late. Moments ago, Swain had clearly sensed that something was off with Slater. He could have stepped in and stopped everything before it happened, but he didn’t. What’s the point of caring afterward? The damage was already done. Regret gnawed
Chapter 33 Slater froze, stunned. Seren’s words hit their mark, sharp and unerring, as if she’d stomped right on his last nerve. His handsome face flushed red, the anger from earlier only intensifying, and before he realized it, his hand shot up in a furious reflex. His palm swung through
Chapter 32 Bang, bang, bang. Even from down the hall, Slater’s pounding on the door was frantic and angry. Carla frowned. “Shouldn’t we go check on him, big brother? Something’s off with Slater p> “Don’t.” Swain grabbed her arm. “When he’s in one of his moods, his temper gets the
Chapter 31 Seren suddenly realized that Swain hadn’t called her in nearly three years. Not once had he reached out to her of his own accord. For three long years, she’d quietly wished he might pick up the phone-maybe just to say hello or ask how she was doing. But
Chapter 30 “Oh! Now I remember-this is the legendary final masterpiece by the world- renowned jeweler, Mr. Shadow, from ten years ago, isn’t it p> “There are fifty-one tiny diamonds set around the band, fifty-two in total-each one representing a reason for loving someone most p> “I heard that this
Chapter 29 After answering with a quick “Alright,” Seren hung up the phone, only to find Quentin watching her with a spark of curiosity in his eyes. Clearly, Quentin had picked up on something. People always said Seren was hopelessly in love with Sheridan. He had believed it himself until
Chapter 28 Seren walked out of the sitting room without glancing back. Running into Quentin was inevitable, given his close connection with Sheridan, but that didn’t mean she had to spend any more time around him than absolutely necessary. In the corridor outside, there was a small waiting area. Framed
Chapter 27 Seaside City was famed across Veridia―a coastal town where timeworn streets echoed with centuries of art and culture, attracting generations of celebrated painters and writers. While a handful of their masterpieces had found homes in prestigious museums, the vast majority of these treasures were housed in the heart