Filed To Story: Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family
Serena’s eyes dimmed.
Meanwhile, a glint of complacence flashed in Martha’s eyes.
Yesterday, she had told Kenneth and Louisa that she would take Serena’s clothes to be ironed. With their consent, she secretly moved these brand-new pieces to the seasonal wardrobe, intending to let Serena see and misunderstand.
The clothes Serena gave this time were mainly black and white. To avoid being found out, she took a few black and white pieces that Serena had given to Kenneth and Louisa half a year ago, tried to make them look worn and old, and asked if they wanted to keep them.
Naturally, they wouldn’t wear such clothes and allowed her to move them to the seasonal wardrobe, intending to donate them.
Later, Serena hesitated before going downstairs. Louisa was arranging flowers, and Serena casually struck up a conversation, pretending nothing was amiss. After a while, she finally asked, “Mom, I was just moving some old clothes to the seasonal wardrobe, and I noticed those black and white pieces I gave you.
Don’t you like them?”
“Oh.” Louisa suddenly remembered what Martha had said and gave her a smiling glance, “The design is nice, but we can’t wear them anymore, dear. You’re very thoughtful, but don’t spend so much on clothes for us in the future.”
Serena pressed, “Why can’t you wear them?”
“Well, the color isn’t quite right. They don’t look good on.” Louisa was puzzled by her daughter’s questioning.
The color wasn’t right.
They didn’t look good on.
Serena pondered for a moment and then it clicked.
Of course, black and white symbolized ill fortune. They couldn’t wear these colors for such an occasion.
But, they could save those clothes for later, right? There was no need to move them to the seasonal wardrobe.
She looked again at Louisa’s beautiful dress. That was the color of celebration, wasn’t it?
Finally, Serena accepted the truth. Martha wasn’t lying. Her parents really did this.
They had thrown her heartfelt gifts into the seasonal wardrobe.
Earlier in the seasonal wardrobe, she had even seen many of her favorite pieces, discarded without her knowledge.
Martha said it was her parents’ command.
Could this household not accommodate both her and her clothing?
She refrained from asking further, exchanged a few words, and then she ascended the stairs. Her retreating figure was somewhat dim and forlorn.
As Louisa arranged some flowers, she couldn’t shake off the feeling that something was off with Serena today. Could it be that Serena was upset because she had worn the dress gifted by Mirabella instead of the one she had given her?
With this thought, Louisa dialed Martha’s number again, “Martha, have you ironed the clothes Serena gifted us?”
“Madam, are you referring to the recent batch from Serena? She gifts us quite a number of clothes.
Since they’re of fine quality, I didn’t want to ruin them by ironing them myself. I’ve spoken to the professional ironing service you usually use. They’ve agreed to take care of all the clothes Serena sent, but they’re a bit busy, so they haven’t gotten to them just yet.”
Louisa was taken aback by this turn of events, “In that case, don’t bother ironing them. Serena’s on leave these days and I’d like to wear some of them.”
“Madam, I’ve already sent them to the ironing company. Should I retrieve them? I thought it would be best to get them ironed since the McMillians visit often. If you want, I can fetch them right away.
Oh my.” Martha pretended to wince in pain.
Alarmed, Louisa quickly asked, “Martha, what happened?”
Martha chuckled, “Nothing serious. I just took a tumble today.”
“Oh? When did this happen? Where did you fall? Are you okay? Have you seen a doctor?” Louisa’s concern overpowered any suspicions she might have had.
“No worries, it’s just old age catching up. In a couple of years, I’ll need to retire.”
When Serena’s glamorous wedding took place and her identity became public, why would she continue as a housekeeper, enduring such humiliation!
She would quit and move in with Serena.
Louisa was reluctant to let her go, expressing her gratitude for Martha’s hard work before ending the call.
The issue with the clothes wasn’t urgent. Louisa advised Martha to rest, and Martha proceeded to text Serena via WhatsApp. After she found no discrepancies on Serena’s end, her spirits lifted.
At 8 PM.
A jubilant servant announced, “The McMillians are here, and they’ve brought a ton of stuff!!”
Merely the greeting gifts required eighteen bodyguards to carry them in, leaving everyone stunned with their extravagance.
Kenneth and Louisa were about to welcome them when Edith swiftly ushered George and Jennifer inside.
“Kenneth, long time no see.” George warmly greeted Kenneth, shaking his hand and giving him a gentlemanly hug, chuckling, “I’ve been over the moon these days.”
“Jennifer, you finally decided to grace us with your presence! It’s been ages since we saw you last!”
“Oh, Jennifer’s been pampered by her husband.” Kenneth jested.
“I must say you two look younger, revitalized by your daughter’s return.” Jennifer praised them, and the four of them invited each other to sit down.
The eighteen bodyguards carried in all the gifts, arranging them neatly on one side.
“Oh my, Jennifer, anyone who didn’t know better would think you were here to propose a marriage, bringing all these gifts.”
“Who arrives for a proposal so casually? But Bella’s really won me over, Jennifer said, adding with a chuckle, “And not just me, George is quite taken with her too.”
“Jennifer is spot on with that. It’s not just us, even the elders at home are quite fond of her. She’s smart, beautiful, modest, and talented. She’s an artist, calligrapher, pianist, and brand founder.
Honestly, the list just goes on,’ George laughed.
Jennifer chimed in, “And I heard she topped the national college entrance examination! Louisa, you and Kenneth certainly know how to raise a brilliant child!”
Kenneth and Louisa were taken aback. An artist and calligrapher?
When did this happen? Why didn’t they know?
“You said Bella is an artist?” Kenneth couldn’t help but ask.
“Calligrapher?” Louisa was equally surprised.
After their questions, they both turned their gaze towards Mirabella, who was coming downstairs, in complete astonishment.
When did their daughter acquire these new talents?
Mirabella hadn’t expected to be revealed as soon as she came downstairs after her shower, let alone that George and Jennifer would arrive early. She politely greeted everyone present.
“Bella, you’re here!” Jennifer’s eyes were full of admiration and satisfaction as she looked at her future daughter-in-law, casually dressed and looking gorgeous. Jennifer couldn’t help but adore her.
“Come sit here.” Jennifer affectionately pulled Mirabella to sit next to her.
After greeting Mirabella, George turned to Kenneth and asked, “Didn’t you know that? About Bella being Mirabelle.”
Mirabelle’s exceptional painting skills were renowned in the art world.
With her exquisite brush strokes, fluid style, and imaginative creativity, she had single-handedly elevated the entire art world.
Each of her works embodied the perfect blend of form and spirit, radiating a vibrant charm.
She was revered as a master in the art world.
“Don’t you have one of her paintings hanging there?” George pointed to a painting on the wall, another masterpiece.
That was a painting Kenneth had won a year ago at an auction. He had found the painting so captivating that he paid ten million dollars for it and hung it in the living room.
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