Chapter 368
“Could you accept her for our parents and brother’s sake, just like she accepted you?”
Hans saw her deep in thought, and gave her a light pat on the head, “Think about what I’ve said before you sleep tonight. I hope to see some changes when I come
back.”
Hans had a very regular schedule, with only three minutes left before his bedtime. He stood up, not changing his habits for anyone.
Before he left, he specifically said, “If I were you, I would cherish everything in front of me instead of waiting until it’s gone to feel regret.”
Serena looked at him in surprise.
“Goodnight.” Hans walked away, leaving the balcony.
Seeing Hans leave, Martha, hiding in the shadows, quickly appeared, “Serena, are you okay?”
From the moment Hans had come to find Serena, she had
quietly followed!
She thought Hans would say some sweet words to Serena or do something to pamper her, but instead, his words seemed like a warning!!
“Hans is warning you if you can’t get along well with Arabella, you might be ostracized by the family and forced to leave.”
Tears fell from Serena’s eyes, “But my brother is right. This home–was–never mine. The love from my parents and brothers, the comfortable life, the care from the servants, none belonged to me! I’ve been living Arabella’s life for the past 18 years!”
“Serena, you can’t think like that.” Martha was anxious and quickly looked around to make sure no one was around before saying, “It was the lady who made the mistake picked up the wrong child. How can you blame yourself? You also lost 18 years of being loved by your biological parents. You also have losses!”
Serena spoke somewhat dazedly, “Martha, do you think, if I really treat Arabella as my own sister, will they still treat me the same? I mean mom and dad and my brothers.”
“Of course not!” Martha said anxiously, “Serena, how can you be so naive! You’re confused by a few words from Hans! If Hans really saw you as his sister, he wouldn’t have warned you like this tonight!”
“But I think what my brother said makes sense.” It sounded hurtful, but it was the truth.
“Do you remember what Hans said last? He was hinting that if you’re not content, you will soon lose everything!”
Martha was getting impatient, “Serena, listen to me, while you still have the ability and connections. While they still have feelings for you, either get rid of Arabella, or strive for the greatest benefits of the Collins family, strive to become the most influential person in the world, don’t naively try to get along well with Arabella, it’s the most useless move!”
Serena looked up, wavering again.
“I’ve watched you grow up like you’re my own child. I would never harm you!” Martha was so anxious she was about to cry, “I’m really doing this for your own good, Serena, don’t let Hans deceive you!”
“Martha, do you have your own children?” Serena suddenly asked.
Martha was a bit puzzled, didn’t understand what Serena meant, and after a while, she answered, “I once had a child.”
“Once?” Serena asked in surprise.
“That was a long time ago when I just gave birth. I heard that being a nanny in the city could make a lot of money, so I wanted to try it. Because my husband’s leg was not good, he could only stay in the village care for the elderly and our child at home. I never expected a flood that year, and my husband, child, and the child’s grandparents all passed away.”
Serena was moved, “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have brought up your past.”
