Forced to Marry the Sickly Billionaire
Chapter 263: Spending Money Just for Fun

Chapter 263: Chapter 263: Spending Money Just for Fun

Dean Carter’s gaze curiously shifted back and forth between Justin Lane and Serena Summers, unable to determine what the situation exactly was.

He had previously learned about Serena’s family situation where she claimed to be an orphan. When did an uncle suddenly appear?

Moreover, that person was the one in power from the Lane family of the Imperial Capital.

What he hadn’t expected was that Justin Lane would agree, "Hmm. Niece, this is our first meeting, and I didn’t prepare anything special. Here, take this card, it has no limit, use it freely for shopping."

Dean Carter and William David were stunned.

Because the card that Justin Lane took out of his wallet was a globally limited edition black card, representing not only wealth but also status.

Justin Lane just casually giving away a black card, and he still felt this gift wasn’t good enough?

Serena didn’t play coy either, she readily accepted it and smiled sweetly, "Thank you, great uncle!"

The girl looked up, her eyes brimming with sparkling light, and her face revealed two small dimples when she smiled.

It made it impossible not to feel a fondness for her.

One might even feel the urge to ruffle her hair.

Justin Lane was itching to do just that, but, fearing he might scare his young niece, he restrained himself.

He turned to Dean Carter, "You just mentioned that Serena is your prized pupil?"

"I shouldn’t say that. Her skills and professionalism are so high, even I feel inferior!" Dean Carter said with a laugh, pride evident on his face.

Finally, Justin Lane showed a slight smile, "It’s also because of a teacher like you guiding her that she has been able to grow and progress. On behalf of the Lane Family, I thank you for taking care of Serena."

Dean Carter was flatteringly surprised and quickly gestured with his hands, eventually steering the topic back to Old Master Lane’s health.

Old Master Lane had not been in good health previously, needing rest and tranquility, where emotional fluctuations should be minimal.

Yesterday, upon suddenly seeing Jeanette Lane, he failed to control his emotions and has been unconscious ever since.

After understanding the situation, Serena and William David followed Dean Carter to the operating room.

Lucas Shaw, holding her hand, complained, "With an uncle around, have you forgotten about your husband?"

"I haven’t." Serena blinked, hugging the man’s robust waist, her face revealing an understanding smile, "Why are you jealous of everyone?"

Lucas Shaw took the opportunity to wrap his arms around Serena’s slender waist, pinning her against the hospital corridor’s wall, slowly lowering his head.

"Mrs. Shaw, I might turn away from others, but keep a distance from that Dr. David; he harbors ill intentions for you."

As he spoke, his warm breath sprayed across Serena’s cheeks, his crisp scent filling her nostrils, dominating and aggressive.

Serena helplessly met his gaze, "To me, he’s just a senior colleague."

"But he might not think so." In dealing with a love rival, Lucas Shaw could choose not to pick a fight, but it was crucial for Serena to make her stance clear.

"Mr. Shaw, you’ve never been on an operating table. You probably don’t know that during surgery, doctors and nurses have to cooperate closely. Everyone focuses on the patient and there’s truly no time to think about anything else."

Serena knew Lucas Shaw felt insecure, so she patiently explained to him.

Lucas Shaw buried his face in her neck, gently rubbing it, "Still, keep away from him."

Before, he always felt indestructible, strong enough, but it was only after meeting Serena did he realize that was far from enough.

It was just too frightening.

Because he had experienced happiness, he wanted to tightly grasp onto it, afraid that she might disappear one day without knowing when.

She had no idea how wonderful, how attractive she was. If one day she found someone better, who loved her more, would she leave him?

He dared not ponder too deeply, only feeling apprehensive.

Serena gently patted his head, stood on her tiptoes, hooked her arms around his neck, and placed a kiss on his lips.

"Mr. Shaw, I am your..."

"and will only be yours."

This sentence seemed magical, instantly smoothing the unrest and agitation in Lucas Shaw’s heart.

He grasped the back of Serena Summers’ head, wanting to turn the tables.

Just then, a light cough came from behind.

"Cough, cough... I didn’t mean to eavesdrop, but it’s time to enter the operating room," William David stood there awkwardly, his face flushed red.

His eyes darted around, uncertain where to look.

Serena Summers hadn’t expected to be caught in this scene, a light blush slowly climbing her pale cheeks. She quickly pushed Lucas Shaw away.

She adjusted her somewhat disheveled clothes and hair, then left without looking back.

Lucas Shaw leaned against the wall where Serena Summers had just been, watching the fading figures of the two, slowly lowering his gaze.

A vein on his wrist barely discernibly twitched.

...

Serena Summers followed Dean Carter into the operating room and finally saw her grandfather.

Her grandfather’s hair was white, and though he was the same age as Master Shaw, his face was covered with wrinkles, looking a decade older.

His eyes were closed, his breathing steady, and his facial features relaxed, Serena could imagine the loving look he’d give when he opened his eyes.

Perhaps due to their blood relation, Serena’s nose suddenly felt sour.

"Alright, let’s begin. Normally, I wouldn’t come for such a minor surgery, but Mr. Lane said that Old Master Lane is too frail, and he doesn’t trust anyone else to do it."

Given Dean Carter’s status, only a few dominant families in Imperial Capital could request his presence nowadays.

The surgery was led by Dean Carter, with Serena Summers and William David assisting.

With decades of clinical experience, Dean Carter’s techniques were precise and swift, the routine surgery was soon completed.

Afterward, he even took the time to explain the medical condition in detail.

Although Serena Summers had strong theoretical knowledge and pharmaceutical skills, she lacked clinical surgical experience.

She learned a lot from this surgery.

Outside the operating room, Justin Lane had cleared all his work to wait outside, his eyes incessantly fixed on the closed door of the operating room.

Old Master Lane had fainted a few times before, but none as serious as this time.

Over the years, he had always held a breath of air that hadn’t dispersed yet, all thanks to Jeanette Lane.

After the surgery started, Lucas Shaw also came over, standing not far from him.

He glanced at Lucas Shaw, feeling that he seemed somewhat different from the rumors.

"Mr. Shaw, I’ve heard about you and Serena. I know your Shaw Family is a prominent, aristocratic family, but our Lane Family is not inferior."

The eyes of Justin Lane meeting his were equally cold and serious, "Our Lane Family does not need a marriage alliance, nor do we need to trade our niece for benefits."

The two men stood on opposite sides of the corridor, their gazes equally frosty.

Lucas Shaw’s whole body visibly tensed, his thin lips tightly pressed together, his hand beside him clenched into a fist.

"Mr. Lane, whatever the original purpose of this marriage was, Serena is now my wife, and our marriage is protected by law."

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