Chapter 1907


    The call ended with a series of beeps.


    Martin nced at his phone screen before finally approaching Serena, unsure of how to start the


    conversation.


    He had already told his parents about Serena, along with the close call she had with death and her


    eventual refuge at the estate.


    His intention was to take good care of Serena, to spend the holidays with her, and to skip the slew of


    New Year''s events with his extended family.


    His mother had already formed a less than favorable impression of Serena, and to preserve her


    reputation, he had refrained from discussing Serena''s biological parents and their questionable actions.


    But fate had other ns.


    Two nights ago, his parents encountered Eunice at an auction. Eunice didn''t hold back, revealing all


    about Serena''s behavior over the past six months, as well as Erik and Martha’s despicable tactics...


    This revtion had his parents seething on the spot.


    During the drive home, they took turns calling him, implying that he must break up with Serena!


    Not only did he refuse, but he also nned to miss the New Year dinner.


    How could his parents ept this?


    On the phone just now, they insisted he either join the family for a lively celebration or they woulde


    over personally to drive Serena out.


    For Serena''s sake, Martin had topromise.


    But now, he didn''t know how to exin to Serena.


    Seeing his troubled look, Serena guessed what was on his mind and asked gently, "Do you have


    something urgent to take care of? It''s okay, you go. I have Dora and June with me. I won''t be lonely.”


    "Serena." Martin struggled to articte, managing only to say, "I do have something I must attend to.


    But I’ll rush back to be with you for dinner, okay?”


    Worst case, he would eat at both dinners, hurrying from one to rejoin Serena.


    "Sure." Serena nodded gently, without a trace of me in her eyes. Instead, she reached out with her


    warm hand, caressing Martin''s face. "You go take care of your things. We live together now, right? Any


    time is good for dinner."


    Hearing her understanding words, Martin felt even more guilty. He was about to instruct the staff to


    present the gingerbread house he had prepared, so he could at least apany Serena for a few


    bites before leaving.


    Serena had been waiting since morning, her stomach growling, looking forward to a meaningful


    breakfast of his homemade gingerbread house.


    But just then, his phone rang with a message.


    His parents had given him only half an hour; even rushing there was cutting it close, let alone


    apanying Serena for breakfast.


    Martin was torn once more.


    "Is it an emergency?" Serena urged with kindness, "Go handle it, don''t worry about me!"


    Martin felt a deeper pang of guilt, "Serena."


    "Go, please."


    "You guys start cooking for Serena. I''ll be back in no time," Martin instructed before caressing Serena''s


    face again. "Wait for me, okay? I''ll be home soon."


    Serena nodded, feeling a touch of disappointment.


    As she watched Martin''s hurried departure, Serena understood that in her current situation, the


    Coopers would surely think she wasn''t good enough for Martin.


    With no powerful family background or rtives to support her, winning Martin''s heart was her only


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    chance to turn her life around!


    She wouldn''t allow anyone to ruin her ns.