Chapter 137
Chapter 137
When Serenity returned to her store, she spotted Shawn there. She smiled and greeted him, saying, “Shawn, don’t you have work today p>
Shawn looked at her, his admiration concealed deep within his eyes, and replied, “I worked overtime last night, so I can go in a little later today. Why are you late p>
Though he asked casually, he was genuinely curious about Serenity’s recent situation with her husband.
Jasmine had mentioned that Serenity’s husband helped suppress the trending search and even accompanied her back to her hometown to gather evidence for a counterattack, leaving Serenity feeling grateful toward him.
Shawn thought to himself, ‘I want to help Serenity as well, but she hasn’t given me the opportunity. I called her that day, but she didn’t answer p>
She had only sent him a message later saying that she was fine.
“I was late because I helped a pretty lady who needed assistance on my way here. Oh, that smells delicious! What are you cooking, Jasmine p>
Serenity intended to head to the cashier to sit down when she caught a whiff of the aroma. She turned and walked toward the small kitchen.
Shawn followed her, wanting to catch up and embrace her, but he lacked the courage to do so. He didn’t feel bold enough to flirt with her, believing his achievements had not yet earned him that right.
He loved her and felt it necessary to respect her. Even though he longed to be close to her, to hug her, or even to kiss her, he had to suppress those feelings because she was now married.
The thought pained his heart. To Serenity, he was merely a younger brother. Even if she needed a man for a quick marriage, he knew she would never consider him.
When Jasmine remained quiet, Shawn said to Serenity, “I brought some food from home for you and Jas to enjoy p>
He sent a delightful breakfast to Serenity and Jasmine. The Lowe family was wealthy, and their chef, who hailed from a five-star hotel, was well compensated for his exceptional cooking. Additionally, as childhood friends, he was well aware of their culinary preferences.
“Lucky me!” Serenity exclaimed as she and Jasmine savored the meal prepared by Shawn.
Shawn watched the two women enjoy their food with delight, unable to hide the grin spreading across his face.
With a smile, he asked, “Serenity, when can you invite me out for a meal p>
“This Saturday. I’ll treat you to lunch. What do you want to eat? Jasmine, you should join us too. We don’t have much business on weekends, so closing the shop for a day won’t hurt. Plus, if you stay home, your families will just nag you about when you’ll get married. Why not enjoy a meal together instead p>
Jasmine quickly agreed, “Sure p>
She, too, dreaded the thought of spending the weekend at home, facing her parents’ relentless questioning. Her mother often urged her to marry into a wealthy family to live a life of luxury like her aunt. Jasmine felt overwhelmed by her mother’s persistent pressure. Her father was slightly more understanding, suggesting that she should find someone from a family with a similar background to avoid any issues of status.
“There’s a restaurant with great food next to Beans and Cream. It’s not overly fancy, but it’s nice enough, and the prices are reasonable, so it’s quite popular. Let’s eat there. After lunch, we can head next door to Beans and Cream for a cup of coffee. After all, it’s the most upscale café in the city p>
The last time Serenity accompanied her friend on a blind date at Beans and Cream, she felt that it
The ambiance was pleasant, but she didn’t pay attention to the shops nearby. She intended to treat Shawn to a meal, but he unexpectedly suggested that venue for lunch. Regardless, she had no reason to decline.