NovelFinishSerena and Hugh slept soundly through the night.
Sarah, however, looked like she'd been run over by a freight train. With dark circles under her eyes, she shuffled out for breakfast.
She didn't dare ask Cole to help her move her things, nor did she want Calvin to see the mess in the living room and think she was a slob. So, gritting her teeth, she had slowly dragged the seven or eight heavy boxes back into her room by herself. Feeling aggrieved, she'd stayed up all night, seething.
Hugh, Eric, and Cole had left for the office early that morning. Only Calvin and the women were left at hfor breakfast.
In the dining room, Calvin was already seated. Melissa had called for Sarah earlier, and the two of them were waiting quietly at the table.
Serena was the last to arrive. When she saw the three of them already seated and clearly waiting, she hurried over and sat down.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Good morning, Grandpa. You haven't started eating yet? Were you waiting for me?" Calvin gave a small nod, eyes still half-lidded as he lifted a hand. At his gesture, the maids began serving the dishes.
Melissa had been soothed by Eric the night before, but she still couldn't shake the grudge she held against Serena and Sarah. So, the moment she opened her mouth to speak, it wasn't out of kindness.
"Our family always waits until everyone's at the table before eating. Didn't Hugh teach you that?" In truth, Hugh hadn't taught Serena any family customs at all.
That morning, while she was still half-asleep, he'd stuffed a crescent-shaped pillow into her arms and said, "The Larson family doesn't have rules. Just do what makes you comfortable." She'd barely registered it and was grateful just to be able to sleep.
But now, in front of Calvin, there was no way she could admit that Hugh hadn't told her anything.
So, Serena quickly apologized, saying, "He did mention it. I just didn't take it seriously enough. I'll make sure to wake up earlier next time. I won't keep Grandpa waiting again." "Hmph! As the Larsons' daughter-in-law, you've still got a lot to learn." Melissa gave a haughty sniff, but Serena's willingness to own up to it soothed her temper.
Serena didn't rise to the bait. After all, she had been in the wrong this time.
But then Calvin spoke up. "Serena, you really spoil Hugh too much. Hugh's always been defiant, even as a kid. He never gave a damn about rules in the Larson family.
19 "How's he supposed to teach you something he doesn't care about himself? And you're always covering for that rascal. Aren't you worried I might start blaming you instead?" Serena froze. Typical Hugh-he always did things his own way.
She had no idea how to respond.
But Calvin didn't seem upset. In fact, he looked pleased, taking it instead as a sign of a strong bond between husband and wife.
With a chuckle, he ladled a bowl of soup and passed it to Serena. "Still, it's nice t to see how much you. Kave his back. That temper of his.onot everyone can put up with it." Serena quickly stood and accepted the soup before passing the plate of scrambled eggs to Calvin with a small, helpless smile.
"Grandpa. Hugh's not as bad as you think. The kitten at hbullies bim every day-tearing his clothes and yanking his hair. But all he does is pick it up and give it a couple of light taps. He's actually really gentle." "You two have a cat now? That's wonderful!" Calvin's face lit up.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe knew Hugh couldn't have children of his own. But raising a little life together with someone-well, that counted for something.
They launched into an animated back-and-forth about Snuggle and Hugh, completely engrossed.
Melissa sat fuming in silence.
Serena really was something else. She'd completely tamed Hugh, and now she'd even charmed Calvin.
Sarah, already nauseous from a sleepless night and early had left.
lost whatever appetite she had left. Watching Serena being doted on like that made her chest tighten.
She was the one carrying on the Larson bloodline, yet somehow m Serena just adopted a cat with Hugh-and that was enough to win Calvin's heart?
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