Forced to Marry the Sickly Billionaire
Chapter 208 Protecting Second Sister-in-Law

Chapter 208: Chapter 208 Protecting Second Sister-in-Law

Mrs. Summers felt her heart being wrung painfully, "Grace, you mustn’t have any dark thoughts. That bastard Everett Parker, we don’t need him anymore. Mom will find you someone even better in the future."

Grace Summers lifted her cheeks, forcing a smile, but her face was full of bitterness.

Previously, her looks belonged to the category of pure and delicate beauties, so when she made such an expression, it was extremely pitiful.

But now, her cheeks were too gaunt, and making that expression seemed somewhat eerie instead.

"Mom, I don’t blame Brother Everett. Anyone who heard that misleading audio would misunderstand me as that kind of malicious, bad woman. I... sob sob sob..."

Unable to continue, Grace burst into tears, covering her mouth.

Mrs. Summers, heartbroken, embraced her, gently patting her shoulders and back, "Good Grace, don’t cry, Mom’s treasure! You’re right; it’s all Serena Summers’ fault! If it wasn’t for her, you wouldn’t have to suffer so much!"

Mrs. Summers blamed everything on Serena Summers.

Back in her room, fueled by anger, she pulled out her phone and dialed the number Marcus Summers had given her before.

Serena Summers had just finished shooting a scene and was about to rest when suddenly, a bottle of water appeared before her.

Serena slowly looked up, seeing the man standing in front of her.

"Here, have some water," said Declan Summers, looking somewhat uncomfortable.

"No, thanks," Serena politely declined.

She didn’t want to be involved with the Summers Family anymore.

Declan’s hand stiffened slightly, and a bitter smile spread across his lips, "Serena, I just want to look after you, I mean no harm, you don’t have to be so guarded against me."

"I’m not being guarded, I just don’t want to cause unnecessary misunderstandings," Serena calmly met his gaze.

Declan sighed helplessly and withdrew his hand.

After a tense moment, Declan suddenly remembered something and said, "Evan Summers is here; he wants to see you and apologize to you in person. Would you be willing to meet him?"

"I don’t want to," Serena frowned, growing impatient, "He’s already apologized to me, but I said I don’t want to have anything to do with you all anymore."

Defeated, Declan lowered his gaze and murmured, "Serena, do you really have to be so heartless? The Summers Family might not have been good to you, but surely it wasn’t all that bad?"

Serena laughed out of anger, retorting sharply, "Not all that bad? Indeed, all you did was make me, the true daughter, live in Grace Summers’ closet, even the servants mocked me, whatever I did, everyone was eager to call me a disgraceful wretch... In the end, you even packaged me off to the Shaw Family. You treated me so well, didn’t you!"

Serena’s tone was calm, even her eyes didn’t flicker, but each word she uttered was like a knife plunging fiercely into Declan’s heart.

He suddenly couldn’t bear to look into Serena’s eyes, lowering his gaze, silent for a long time without another word.

Serena chuckled lightly, tilting her head to look at him, "What? Can’t speak now? I’ve told you long ago, I don’t care about those things anymore, I owe the Summers Family nothing. My only wish is for you to never bother me again, that’s all."

"What are you doing, Declan?" Adrian Shaw came over furiously, stood in front of Serena, blocking her completely.

He stared intensely at Declan, his eyes burning with anger as if ready to burst out the next second.

Declan opened his mouth, but his attempted defense was stuck in his throat, unable to be spoken.

Adrian scoffed, "From now on, stay away from her, and don’t let me see you approach her again!"

Declan was displeased, retorting defiantly, "This is between Serena and me; what’s it to you?"

"Serena is my sister-in-law! If anyone dares to bully her, I’ll be the first to not let it slide! Besides, she’s already severed ties with your Summers Family, what’s there left to discuss?"

Previously, Adrian Shaw had seen Declan as an idol, but ever since he found out he was from the Summers Family, all his good feelings evaporated.

Now, he was determined to protect his brother’s wife in his stead, absolutely not allowing any man to come close to her.

No way, not even if he’s my real brother!

The Summers family, if not bad, they’re stupid, not a single good one among them!

Even if there were, they’ve all been ruined by the few bad seeds!

Declan Summers was choked up for a moment, unsure of how to defend himself.

He just wanted to win back Serena, to tell her that they had been wrong before, and to apologize.

That was all.

Yet, Serena clearly didn’t want anything to do with the Summers family anymore.

Looking at Adrian Shaw, standing protectively in front of Serena, Declan suddenly felt this scene was eerily familiar.

It was like, when Grace had just been brought back to the Summers family, every time she looked aggrieved, Evan would stand in front of her without hesitation, pointing at Serena

A sudden pain in his heart, Declan left dejectedly, "Sorry for bothering you."

Watching Declan’s retreating back, Serena frowned slightly.

But her expression quickly returned to normal.

Adrian Shaw slowly turned around, the corners of his mouth lifted in a smile, "Second sister-in-law, how did I do?"

Despite being already twenty, Adrian Shaw looked as childish as a kid.

At this moment, he resembled the helpful little friend in class who, after doing something good, looks to the teacher for praise.

Serena tiptoed, gently tousled his hair, her lips curving up, "You did well."

"Do I get a reward then?" A glimmer of hope flashed in Adrian’s eyes.

Serena’s lips twitched slightly, recalling the scene from this morning at the hotel where someone from the Shaw family had indirectly asked for a kiss.

What’s with the Shaw family?

Why are they all so childish, one after the other?

Serena chuckled, asking, "What reward do you want?"

"Um... Second sister-in-law, do you still have those throat lozenges you gave me before? I’ve been practicing my singing and strained my throat a bit. I have a concert in a few days and I’m worried I’ll disappoint my fans."

"I have them, I’ll give them to you when we get back to the hotel tonight. But this morning on the mountain, I saw some herbs. The throat lozenges made from those herbs might be even more effective. After we finish filming, I’ll go pick some to take back."

"That’s a small matter, leave it to me. Just tell me where they are, and I’ll go pick them," Adrian Shaw slapped his chest, promising confidently.

After filming that night, Serena took Adrian Shaw to the place with the herbs

Adrian Shaw, who has been catching fish in the water and climbing trees since he was young, wasn’t afraid at all, last time’s injury was purely an accident.

This time, he quickly gathered the herbs.

Looking up, Serena saw Adrian Shaw standing with the herbs in front of her, smiling proudly.

"Second sister-in-law, am I impressive?"

"Very impressive!"

Serena cooperatively gave him a thumbs up.

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