Forced to Marry the Sickly Billionaire
Chapter 175: I Didn’t Come Specifically to Save You

Chapter 175: Chapter 175: I Didn’t Come Specifically to Save You

Declan Summers was somewhat astonished; he had never seen medicine with such effective results.

Though he was still conscious, he was actually running a high fever, and only through sheer willpower was he able to hold on until now.

Otherwise, he would have passed out just like Adrian Shaw.

But now, within just ten or so minutes, his body was visibly recovering at an astonishing rate, all thanks to that small pill.

It was unbelievable!

He had experienced fevers before, which generally required IV drips, or several days of continuous medication for a full recovery.

At this moment, Declan looked at Serena with added perplexity in his gaze.

How did Serena have such an incredible pill?

Moreover, he had not asked earlier, how did Serena know he was filming here? Not even his parents or Grace knew the exact location of his shoot.

How did Serena know?

"Serena, you..."

Serena slowly lifted her eyes; the cave wasn’t large, so with the flashlight’s beam, she could clearly see the expression in Declan’s eyes.

With a light chuckle, her lips curled into a meaningful arc, "Don’t worry, I didn’t come specifically to rescue you."

Declan narrowed his eyes, stunned for a moment.

Serena didn’t come to rescue him?

How could this be possible?

Serena had just been brought back not long ago and probably didn’t know many people.

If she wasn’t here for him, how could it be such a coincidence that she was here?

Declan stared at Serena, thinking that the girl probably was too shy to admit she came for him.

While feeling helpless, he suddenly felt a touch of emotion.

He cleared his throat and gave Serena a glance, unable to stop himself from saying, "Serena, if you promise not to bully Grace anymore, not to oppose her, I might treat you a bit better in the future."

Serena slowly lifted her gaze, mockery flashing in her shimmering almond eyes.

Before she even spoke, Declan continued, "Although you are my biological sister, Grace is also someone I watched grow up, and I will not withdraw my affection for her just because you’re back. But considering you came to rescue me, I’ll treat you better in the future."

As he spoke, Declan noticed the complex expressions on the faces of the people standing next to Serena.

He didn’t understand what that meant.

Serena snorted softly, slowly shaking her head, her gaze towards him filled with an indiscernible complexity.

"Mr. Summers, you probably don’t know yet, our miss has already severed ties with the Summers Family. Even if there is a so-called blood relationship, our miss is no longer your sister!"

Declan stood frozen on the spot, a look of disbelief flashing in his eyes; his mouth open, it took him a long time to recover.

These words struck him like a thunderbolt overhead, and after a long silence, he finally found his voice.

"What... what are you saying? Why can’t I understand?"

Could there be something wrong with his ears?

Declan could never have imagined, having not gone home in just two months, that such a significant issue had occurred.

Serena... how could she have severed ties with her family?

Could it be that she did something to upset mom and dad?

Serena Summers chuckled lightly as she changed her posture, her expression indifferent to the extreme as if she hadn’t taken the matter to heart at all.

There wasn’t even a trace of sadness or sorrow between her brows.

Declan Summers struggled to sit up from the ground, taking painful steps towards Serena.

He had accidentally injured himself in the rain, hence limped as he walked.

His clothes were also stained with mud; it had been raining continuously for days, making the cave very damp and the mud on his clothes never dried.

Previously hailed as a once-in-a-century handsome ancient costume god within the industry, Declan, at this moment, had none of his former glory and was left only with endless dishevelment.

Limping, he reached Serena and finally collapsed to the ground from exhaustion, but still stubbornly lifted his head, "Serena, is what he said true? Have you really... severed ties with the Summers Family? Why?"

"If you have done something wrong, as long as you sincerely apologize, mom and dad will definitely forgive you. What... exactly happened during this time?"

Declan didn’t particularly like this sister of his, but he didn’t dislike her either.

He had only met Serena briefly before immediately joining the cast of a film.

Before he went up the mountains, he received a message from Grace Summers, saying Serena had secretly bullied her.

Grace was someone he had watched grow up, so he never doubted the truthfulness of her words.

Consequently, his impression of Serena worsened a bit.

However, that didn’t mean he could just watch his own sister be left out in the cold.

The anxious Declan’s mind was filled with confusion and bewilderment; he didn’t even notice that his subordinate referred to Serena as "our miss."

Serena’s gaze lingered on his injured leg for a moment before she indifferently shifted her gaze away, "It’s nothing special. Actually, you never expected me to come back, did you?"

Faced with Serena’s questioning, Declan was suddenly at a loss for words, not knowing how to respond.

After learning that his sister hadn’t died, Declan had been happy.

But after the happiness, he noticed Grace’s lonely expression.

If Serena came back, what should happen to Grace? Her standing in this family would become more and more awkward.

So, he did hesitate, and even resisted the idea of Serena returning home.

Feeling guilty, Declan lowered his eyes, "I’m sorry. Serena, it’s not that I don’t welcome you back, I just don’t know what changes your return would bring to the family."

Serena laughed softly and said nothing.

Afraid of bringing change to the family?

Shouldn’t it be afraid of changing Grace’s life?

The entire Summers Family doted on Grace extravagantly.

So, they were afraid that her return to the Summers home would take away everything that belonged to Grace.

Although those things should have belonged to Serena originally.

How ridiculous?

Serena scoffed, casually opening her backpack, and murmured to Declan, "Maybe, we just don’t have the bond of kinship. But it doesn’t matter anymore, I already have my own family now. I’m here, not for you, nor for the Summers Family, but for my family."

As she spoke, Serena’s gaze landed on the sleeping Adrian Shaw, her clear eyes twinkling with a warm light.

Even though she had only met Adrian Shaw once, she liked this younger brother who was willing to share spicy strips and chips with her.

Declan noticed the change in Serena’s gaze and followed it to Adrian Shaw, his brow furrowing in confusion, "Serena, don’t be silly! Adrian Shaw belongs to the Shaw family, we can’t possibly aspire to their level."

The subordinate closest to Serena scoffed coldly, not hiding the sarcasm and disgust in his tone, "Mr. Summers, do all the Summers Family members like to say one thing to the face and another behind the back? Don’t tell me you have no idea that the Summers Family used our miss as a bargaining chip to propitiate the Shaw Family!"