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Chapter 788
At least Serenity got back her lawyer's license, so she could do the job she loved once more. "I'll come with you," Lisa said. "I drove here today, so I can take you." The two women went to a realtor. Serenity did not need a fancy place, so it did not take long for her to find a suitable place.They inspected the house in the morning and signed the rental agreement with the landlord that very afternoon.The rent was 1700 dollars per month, and the public transportation options were good. There were supermarkets and restaurants nearby, so it was pretty convenient.Lisa, however, thought the area was a bit rough. She was concerned for her best friend's safety.Serenity said, "I won't be staying here forever. It's just a temporary place until my income stabilizes. After that, I'll move to a new place. Plus, I'll try not to go out at night that frequently. I'll be fine."Lisa could not come up with a better option, so she could only compromise.Later that day, Lisa helped Serenit
Chapter 789
But... Serenity looked down at her flat stomach.She's afraid she would never have children of her own. In the past, the problem was physical. She believed she was physically unable to have kids.Now, her body could potentially recover, but she was already tired. She no longer had the courage to believe in love!Serenity arrived at the small restaurant after 7:00 pm, so it was past the peak hours. "There you are!" When Clara saw Serenity, she greeted her and immediately noticed Serenity's tired-looking face. She asked, "Have you had dinner? Do you want something to eat?" Serenity pondered and said, "Sure. Can I have some spaghetti? I haven't had that in a while." "No problem. One spaghetti, coming right up!" Clara said and passed the order to the kitchen.It didn't take long for a plate of tasty spaghetti to arrive. "Enjoy! Consider it your belated birthday treat!" "Thanks," Serenity said before quietly eating the spaghetti. Clara let Serenity eat in peace. She went aro
Chapter 790
The cake dropped to the floor. A tall man emerged from a car near the restaurant entrance. He walked purposefully towards her under the moonlight.He wore a sharp suit and his hair was neatly combed, as usual. He wore a cold expression on his face, and his penetrating gaze felt like it could see into the depths of her heart.When those eyes locked onto someone, they would feel scared, as if they were being observed by a predator.And now, those eyes were locked onto Clara!Clara felt the blood in her veins go cold. The coldness was almost suffocating!Wilson Birch!The man finally stood before her!When she ran away from the shopping mall that day, she already had a vague feeling that this time, she might not be able to run anymore – he would soon find her.However, she did not expect it to happen this quickly!It was so sudden that it left her breathless. "Long time no see," his icy voice broke the silence of the night.Her body trembled at the voice. Long time no see? I
Chapter 791
When she was starving and struggling, he was probably eating like a king with the woman he loved."Can you let go?" Clara asked. "I believe we've said everything that needed to be said in court. I've served my time in prison, just like you wanted. Does Mr. Birch require anything else from me?"Wilson Birch narrowed his eyes. The woman before him no longer possessed the tenderness he remembered from years prior. It felt like she was covered in thorns, keeping others at bay.Her use of the phrase "let go" stung his ears. "Clara Wells, you don't honestly believe that spending a few years in prison is enough to atone for your crime, do you?!" Wilson Birch spoke coldly, his slim fingers gripping Clara's arm harder. "You're too naive if you think that!"Clara chuckled in response. He's calling her naive?He had already shattered every bit of naivety in her. "I don't owe you anything, Wilson Birch," she declared, raising her chin and meeting his gaze head on.Her life may be sad and p
Chapter 792
Her calmness surprised Wilson Birch. "You're not trying to run away anymore?" he asked, tugging his tie loose."Can I run away?" She seemed to find the question funny.She already attempted that. Once when she got out of prison and once when she saw him at the mall, but in the end... he still found her.Run as you might, sometimes fate, like a cruel joke, would just take you back to where you started."You can't." That was the answer Wilson Birch gave her, "Even if you run away again, I'd still find you. I guarantee it.""Then why should I run?" Clara shrugged, as if she had already given up, "Now then, Mr. Birch, how do you intend to make me pay me for the life I owe you?"Wilson Birch pursed his lips and stared at Clara, "I'm curious – who helped you hide all your traces after you got out of prison?"Otherwise, it would not have taken him this long to find her."A friend," Clara replied nonchalantly."What kind of friend?" he asked."A friend I would sacrifice my life for!"
Chapter 793
Clara was bewildered.He's kissing her?Why was he kissing her? Shouldn't he hate her? Then why was he kissing her so passionately?She lost track of time until the kiss finally ended, and he let out a sigh.Wilson Birch did not expect the kiss would make him feel so... satisfied!He had not felt that kind of satisfaction for a long time!Why? Why must it be her? He gazed at the woman in front of him with complicated emotions and gently touched her slightly reddened lips, which he had just kissed.She had lost some of her youthfulness after four years, becoming more graceful. Her eyes were captivating and could easily capture a man's heart.Did she captivate another man with those eyes?When he remembered her words that she could surrender her life for another man, his mood became terrible. Did that man also kiss her like this?"Wilson Birch, what do you want?!" Clara's voice snapped him back to his senses.She would no longer blush like she would always do after he kissed
Chapter 794
In the VIP ward of a hospital, Master Zack leaned back on the bed and stared at his grandson who sat a few feet away. "I heard you ended things with that girl," he remarked.Jackson remained composed, not surprised that Master Zack knew about it.Of course the old man had spies in the Valor Residence. Even though he practically lived in the hospital now, he probably knew everything that was happening in the Valor Residence."That's right," Jackson said nonchalantly."I told you from the start that she wasn't right for you." Master Zack looked sharply at his grandson with his cloudy eyes. "Thank god you're not like your father. At least you haven't lost your mind over that girl or you would have ended up just like your father!"Jackson suddenly sneered. He raised his eyes to meet Master Zack's gaze. "You arranged for that psychiatrist to appear that day, didn't you?"Surprise showed briefly on Master Zack's face, but he quickly admitted, "That's right. I paid off the psychiatrist
Chapter 795
Was it because he did not like the old man trying to manipulate his life? Was it because his breakup with Serenity was nothing more than a result of the old man's manipulation?No, ending the relationship was his decision.Even if the old master had not interfered, he would still probably break up with Serenity sooner or later.As long as Lucas Gomez held a place in her heart, he would be terrified of losing her and terrified of her betrayal.Instead of living in fear, he would rather end the relationship early.There were plenty of other women out there. Their relationship did not even last a year. It meant nothing to him!He kept telling himself that, but he could not make the pain in his chest go away.The mere thought of her caused him pain."Oh, that's Ms. Lewis," Connor said from the front seat.Jackson's body jerked. He instinctively looked out of the window.He saw a slender figure on the side of the road ahead.She wore a gray t-shirt and jeans. Her long hair was ti