Forced to Marry the Sickly Billionaire
Chapter 156: Big Brother Will Find You a Better One

Chapter 156: Chapter 156: Big Brother Will Find You a Better One

"You should take care of yourself first. Clara, our second branch is barely keeping it together, and yet you still have the energy to worry about Sylvia Lane?"

Evelyn Hart let out a helpless sigh; her daughter had not inherited her intelligence at all and was as naive as a child who refused to grow up. Just a few words from Sylvia Lane could easily spin her around.

"Mom, I just don’t understand. Sister Sylvia is so nice; why would my second cousin treat her like this?"

What did she do wrong? She just loved her second cousin too much!

Evelyn Hart suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness inside but still didn’t reveal Sylvia Lane’s true face in front of her daughter.

Clara Shaw grew up with Sylvia Lane, and they got along very well.

Since Clara Shaw was spoiled and impulsive, very few friends were willing to play with her. Over time, although the young lady seemed bold and impulsive on the surface, she was actually very sensitive.

Sylvia Lane was her only friend.

If she knew that Sylvia Lane had been using her all along, and never really considered her a true friend, she would surely be heartbroken.

Her face fell as she said coldly, "Clara, whether she’s wrong or not, just don’t bring her up in front of Lucas anymore. It’ll save you unnecessary trouble."

Late at night.

Serena Summers lay with her eyes open, void of sleepiness.

She lay in bed, wrapped in a thick blanket, her watery eyes fixed upon the ceiling.

Moonlight streamed through the window, casting a holy glow on her slightly pale but exquisitely delicate face.

She tossed and turned, unable to sleep, with the image of Lucas Shaw standing outside the door flashing in her mind.

Edward Selwyn had forbidden her to leave the room, and even more so to return to the Shaw Family.

But she really missed her husband.

She’d grown accustomed to sharing a bed with him every night.

Even though nothing had happened between them, Lucas Shaw would hold her in his arms to sleep every night.

She would tuck her slightly cold feet between Lucas Shaw’s legs to warm them, and sometimes, Lucas Shaw would hold her feet in his hands, sharing his warmth with her.

His embrace was warm and comforting, making it hard to part with.

The more she thought about it, the more Serena couldn’t fall asleep.

She huffed, climbed out of bed, walked to the window, and pondered the likelihood of jumping out from the second floor without getting hurt.

In the end, Serena chickened out.

She was too weak now; let alone the second floor, even climbing down a staircase was a struggle.

"Ah, when will days like these end?" Serena said in resignation, leaning her elbows on the balcony railing, quietly enjoying the moon.

She didn’t know that at this moment, there was also someone standing in front of a French window, staring blankly at the moonlight, his mind filled with thoughts of her.

Lucas Shaw, dressed in a dark blue silk robe, held an unlit cigarette between his fingers without lighting it.

Tonight, he had tossed and turned in bed for a long time, unusually beset by insomnia.

Lucas Shaw got up from his bed and stood in front of the French window, his irritability growing at the thought of not being able to see Serena today.

He took out a box of cigarettes from the drawer of the bedside table and drew one out.

Due to health reasons, Lucas Shaw had never smoked before. This box was a gift from a business partner, which he had accepted and put away without much thought.

Little did he expect it would come in handy today.

"Snap—"

The moment the lighter was flicked on, a blue-haloed flame burst forth, casting a hot glow in the depths of his dark, profound eyes.

Lucas Shaw stared intently at the flame, and ultimately, he extinguished it.

His current body was exchanged for by Serena Summers’ life; he had to cherish it, or else he would let down her heartfelt intentions.

Lucas nonchalantly threw away the lighter and the unlit cigarette, and lifted his gaze to the sky.

The twilight was dark, sprinkled with countless stars that twinkled and brightened the entire night sky.

Half a moon hung in the sky, its bright moonlight shining upon the ground, painting the world with a layer of wonderful hues.

Looking at all before him, the image of Serena’s delicate and sweet face slowly surfaced in Lucas’s mind, and he couldn’t help but curve the corners of his mouth into a smile.

In the past, when he was in the embrace of soft and fragrant warmth, it was nothing but torment for him.

But only now did he realize there is something called not knowing when one is well off.

Lying in bed alone, Lucas felt that his heart was empty, as though it was missing something very important.

Not knowing how long he had stood before the window, Lucas cursed helplessly and walked into the changing room, grabbed a new set of clothes to change into, picked up a bunch of car keys from the coffee table, and headed out the door.

During the dead of night, the entire Shaw Family residence was silent.

The steady footsteps of Lucas gradually resounded, breaking the tranquility of the villa.

However, no one noticed.

After leaving the Shaw Family home, Lucas started the engine and drove toward Continental Villa.

All night, Lucas stood guard in front of Edward Selwyn’s house, looking every bit the door deity.

When Serena woke up, daylight had already fully brightened the sky.

At this moment, someone suddenly knocked on the door.

"Come in."

The girl’s voice was soft and carried the huskiness of having just woken up, yet it was exceptionally pleasant to hear.

Edward entered from outside, walked with firm steps to her bedside, and sat down.

"Serena, how do you feel today? Is there any discomfort?"

Serena was helpless, allowing him to read her pulse, "Big Brother, I’m much better now. I can move, run, and even jump. Otherwise... why don’t you let me return to the Shaw Family?"

Edward lowered his gaze, meeting Serena’s dewy eyes, and his heart softened a bit.

But still, he said with a cold face, "There’s no room for discussion. You stay here and heal properly, and you can naturally return once you are fully recovered."

"But I want to go back now." Serena pleaded with pouty lips, her fair little hand gently tugging at Edward’s sleeve, "Big Brother, just agree to it, please."

"You just want to see Lucas Shaw, don’t you?" Edward saw through the desire at the bottom of her heart and bluntly revealed it.

A slight blush rose to Serena’s cheeks, and she sheepishly scratched her head, "Big Brother, please agree. Lucas is actually a very good person. If you would interact with him more, you would definitely see his good side."

"Why should I interact with him? A man who can’t even protect his own woman doesn’t deserve to be your husband." Edward lifted his hand, gently rubbing Serena’s fluffy head, his voice tenderly coaxing, "Be good, Big Brother will find you someone better in the future."

At this moment, outside the door, a certain man who had been in the cold all night and listened to cicadas, suddenly sneezed.

Recently, the weather in City S has been somewhat unstable; last night it had unexpectedly turned colder, catching many off guard.

Lucas Shaw rubbed his nose, his handsome face slowly growing grave.

"I don’t want that! I only want Lucas Shaw! Aside from him, I want no one else!" Serena’s slightly upturned lips slowly fell, the curve gradually diminishing, her face brimming with loneliness.

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