Chapter 1119 But Serena chuckled, “It's okay. I'm eighteen now. This toast is for my mom and dad, my uncle Sampson, my brothers, and Arabella, my sister, and to myself. Merry Christmas Eve and Christmas to us all." She drained her glass in one go, setting it down gracefully as if nothing had happened.
But those eyes of hers, they looked even brighter than usual, as if they had been washed by tears.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Serena, it's not what you think." Louisa wanted to tell her that Arabella had chere to treat a patient at a friend's request, unexpectedly running into her grandmother and uncle.
And they had cto visit their mother, not expecting to see Arabella here.
But Serena just smiled, "Mom, | didn't misunderstand anything. There's no need to explain. | was just bored, because Martin had swork to do and needed to make a trip to Lidaria, so | cwith him." “You mean, Martin is outside? Now?" Kenneth was about to get up to invite him in.
"IL asked him to dropat the door and told him to leave" “How can you not invite him in for dinner when he's already at the doorstep? He could sit for a while before leaving." Kenneth felt somewhat remiss in his hospitality.
But Serena just laughed, looking gracefully charming, "I didn’t even know that you were having dinner here, let alone Martin. It's okay, he had swork to do anyway. Besides, we already celebrated Christmas Eve and Christmas at home." “It's good that you celebrated together.” Kenneth nodded repeatedly, but felt a little uncomfortable. It seemed like his daughter was blaming them for having a family reunion and forgetting about her.
“Let's not talk about it now. Serena has been on the plane for twelve hours. She must be starving. Come, have sfood." Sampson put sinto Serena's bowl.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSerena looked at the leftover food on the table, her smile deepening, “Thank you, uncle Sampson." “These are practically untouched.” Sampson put down his utensils and ordered again, "Prepare smore dishes: “No need, uncle Sampson. These are enough for me." “It's okay. They'll get it done pretty soon.” Sampson said, not forgetting to urge the staff, "Try to be quick." "It's Christmas Eve. Let the staff have sfun. I've been traveling all day. | don't think I'm able to eat much." Everyone could tell she was unhappy. Arabella stood up, "I'll go to my room." "Wait, Bella, have you had enough? You haven't finished the soup.” Louisa blurted out.
“And your uncle has prepared sshows.” Kenneth kept on, but felt that it was inappropriate to say that at the moment, so he stopped.
“I'm full.” Arabella had wanted to leave before Serena arrived. She wanted to prepare sgifts for the elders and her brothers before they left.
She hadn't prepared anything before. Now she wanted to go back to her room, not knowing whether she would make it.
Serena thought Arabella was declaring war on her. She smiled and said, “Bella, you're not upset because I'm here, are you? If that's the case, then | won't eat from here. I'll leave now." "Serena, what nonsense are you talking about?" Chasel spoke up, "Why would Bella think that way?" “I'm just going back to my room to get gifts. Don't overthink it.” Arabella left the dining area, leaving a cold silhouette for everyone.
Serena felt even more indignant. Why, after everything, didn't Arabella feel at least a bit guilty?