Chapter 310 – Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family

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Dad lied without batting an eye, did he really think he can pull the wool over her eyes?

Instead, it’s the sharp Louisa who suddenly turned to Martha on the side and asked, “Did you spill the beans on Serena?”

“Serena has been missing Chasel. When Chasel suddenly came back today, I was so excited that I let the cat out of the bag.” Martha added, lowering her head on purpose, “I’m sorry, madam, it’s all my fault!”

Louisa was left speechless, as if she didn’t want Serena to see Chasel!

“Serena’s back?” Chasel saw his other sister, treated her no differently, and gently said, “Come eat.”

“Chasel, you’re finally back! It’s been so many months since our last meet–up; I missed you so much!” Serena’s eyes turned red as soon as she saw Chasel, as if she had been wronged.

“You’re all grown up and still crying?” Chasel laughed and pulled out a chair for her. “I’ve been busy with work, and now Bella is back home, so I’ll try to come back whenever I can.”

A servant bowed and handed Serena her cutlery: “Serena, here’s your cutlery.”

Serena, looking at the things in the living room, couldn’t help but ask, “Chasel, did you buy these for me?”

Chasel had said before he left home last time that he would bring her a gift when he returned.

Chasel glanced at the living room and said somewhat guiltily, “No.”

“Huh?”

“They’re for Bella.”

The light in Serena’s eyes dimmed, and she said nothing.

“What do you like? I’ll buy it for you.”

Because he had never bought a gift for Mirabella before, he had indeed forgotten about Serena when he was picking out gifts today.

Serena smiled and said, “It’s okay. My sister just came back to this home; it’s only right to buy her more.”

This made Chasel feel even guiltier.

Serena’s eyes fell on Mirabella again, and she couldn’t help but compliment her, “Sis, your skin is still so delicate; look at me, I got sunburned! I bet the sunscreen David bought for you works wonders. I’ll have to ask David what brand of sunscreen he bought for you.”

She said this to let everyone know that David only bought for Mirabella, not for her, and that Chasel had forgotten about her that day.

Everyone in this family said they treat her as their own, but in the end, every single thing they did was biased.

“I didn’t use the sunscreen David bought.” Mirabella suddenly said.

Serena was a bit skeptical, how could it be possible without using sunscreen after being outdoors so much?

“I was born with it,” Mirabella spoke the truth.

Edith, on the side, keeping a poker face, tried to defuse the situation: “Ms. Bella’s skin is naturally good, just like the madam!”

“Yes, yes, yes, I never get sunburned, no matter how much sun I get.” Louisa laughed.

“Is it genetic?” Serena lowered her head, feeling like she had no connection with this family.

The atmosphere became awkward once again.

Just then, a voice came over, saying, “Sorry, I’m late.”

It was Romeo!

Hearing his voice, Serena’s eyes lit up again. Was Romeo also coming home for dinner?

“Romeo, have you finished all your stuff?” Kenneth brought over a chair himself and said, “Come over; we’re about to start dinner.”

He placed the chair next to Serena and said, “Serena, stand up and give your seat to Romeo.”

Serena was originally sitting next to Mirabella, but once Kenneth finished speaking, she had to awkwardly stand up and vacate her seat. A servant moved Serena’s chair next to Louisa. After Serena sat down, she noticed Romeo and Chasel both serving Mirabella food.

“Tastes good,” Mirabella said. “They did a good job with the shrimp.”

“I’ve never tasted my mom’s cooking before.” Chasel also took a bite. Surprised, he looked at Louisa and asked, “Did you do this all by yourself?”

“Is it good?” Louisa asked with a hint of pride, “Bet you didn’t expect my cooking skills to be so on point.”

“My wife’s cooking is top–notch!” Kenneth tasted a bite, nodded repeatedly, and praised, “This meat is tender and firm, even better than a professional chef!”

“Indeed, it tastes good, let me try my dad’s cooking.” Chasel took a piece of braised abalone, and his eyes lit up. He didn’t expect his sister’s homecoming to inspire his parents‘ culinary skills.

“Romeo, this dish is good, you should try it.” Chasel also served Romeo food.

“Romeo, eat more!” Louisa also served a lot of food into Romeo’s bowl.

“Romeo, how about some wine?”

As soon as Kenneth picked up the wine bottle, Romeo declined, saying, “I have to drive Bella back to school later.”

“I also have to go back to school! Brother–in–law, sister, can you drop–me–off on your way?”

Serena was at Summerfield College, and Mirabella’s Westerly College was in the same university town..

But Romeo and Mirabella simultaneously said, “It’s not convenient.”

Mirabella added, “You should let our driver take you.”

Serena pretended to be disappointed. “How about it, Chasel? Can you take me back?”

If she couldn’t get Romeo, Chasel was a good alternative.

Perhaps afraid that Chasel would refuse, she added, “I heard you’re on vacation at home, with nothing to do?”

Chasel thought that since he now had two sisters, it wouldn’t be fair to just drive one of them, so he declined, as Mirabella did: “Let our driver take you; I have things to deal with later.”

“Alright then.” Serena pretended to be disappointed, then picked up her bowl and said, “Chasel, can you serve me a chicken wing? It’s too far for me to reach.” “Chasel, can you pour me some soup from over there?” Serena showed a sweet smile, “Thanks, Chasel; I knew you were always the best to me!”

During the meal, Serena tried every means to let Chasel serve her alone, wanting Mirabella to know that in this family, Chasel listened to her, she was the one truly loved by the Collins family for eighteen years!

“You’re such a princess,” Kenneth laughed. “Look at Bella; she doesn’t need to bother Chasel.”

“It’s because Chasel spoils me,” Serena pretended to be happy.

After dinner, Mirabella received a message from her subordinates.

[Boss, there’s no one at your front door.]

No one? Did that person leave?

“I’m going out for a bit; wait for me here.”

After Mirabella left, Romeo and Chasel looked at each other, feeling somewhat puzzled.

Why went for a walk alone? Trying to avoid them on purpose?

“Chasel, have some fruit” Serena served the cut fruits by the servant to Chasel herself, saying with a beaming smile, “They’re all your favorites.”

“Thanks.” Just as Chasel poked a piece with the fruit fork, Serena seized the opportunity to act spoiled. “Chasel, I can’t eat with this plate in my hand; can you feed me one?”

Chasel got her hint: “You’re all grown up now, do you still want your brother to feed you?”

“I just want you to feed me! So you’re treating me like I’m not your sister just because Mirabella back?”

Chasel had no choice but to feed her the fruit. “Satisfied now?”

“Satisfied, haha, thanks Chasell

Serena then looked to the side and saw Romeo leaving the hall for the garden to meet Mirabella. She said, “I’ll bring some to my brother–in–law too.”

“Serena!” Chasel wanted to tell her that Romeo already had a fiancé and it was best to keep a certain distance, but in the blink of an eye, Serena had already run off.

“Romeo, no, brother–in–law, have some fruit?” Serena handed over the fruit plate with both hands, looking all innocent.

But Romeo didn’t even take a glance and stood up, ready to head for the door.

“Just having some fruit, you don’t even want that?” Serena blocked his way, sounding a bit upset. “Are you afraid I mean something else? I didn’t poison the fruit; I just simply wanted you to have some. Do you hate me this much? Won’t even eat the fruit I’m serving?”

Romeo glanced at her impatiently and said, “Keep it away.”

Serena was a bit down. “Even if you don’t like me, you don’t have to take it out on our family’s fruit, right? It’s also from my sister’s house! Just pretend it’s Mirabella offering it. If you eat one piece, I’ll leave.” Serena showed a mischievous smile, poked a piece of mango, and handed it to him, saying, “Come on, just one piece.” “Can’t you understand what I’m saying?” There was a hint of displeasure in Romeo’s eyes. “I’ve told you, stop wasting your time on me.”

“Can’t I even offer you some fruit?” Serena looked a bit upset, looking quite pitiful. “If it were my sister serving you the fruit, you would definitely eat it without hesitation, right? No, with her personality, she would never serve you fruit. You’ve always taking care of her, but she doesn’t know how to return the favor. Romeo.” “Enough.” Romeo didn’t want to hear more and passed her towards the door.

“Romeo!” Serena quickly called him, “I wanted to tell you today that I have a boyfriend now! I’ve gotten over you! If all goes well, I might marry him. You don’t have to be so cautious about me; I’ll keep my distance if you don’t want me close.”

Romeo stopped, how could he not know her sudden change was a strategic retreat? He thought he was easy to fool.

“Wish you and my sister happiness.” Serena was ready to turn around and leave after saying this, but seeing Chasel, she obediently called out, “Chasel, I’ll go in first if there’s nothing else.”

Chasel nodded, then looked at Romeo’s retreating figure.

He saw Serena bothering Romeo just now and thought Serena couldn’t let go of the marriage, but hearing what she said later, Chasel’s doubts were gone, and it seemed he was overthinking.

*Serena probably has no other intentions towards you.”

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