Chapter 1363: Chapter 1363

Chapter 1363:

Soon after this light-hearted comment escaped his mouth, Patrick abruptly noticed Rhys standing very close behind him, which caused him to flush with embarrassment. “Haha, I just remembered… my neighbor’s cat is about to have kittens. I need to go help…”

Rhys grabbed Patrick’s collar, his smile cool and teasing. “Let’s go see this cat delivery together.”

Patrick looked desperately to Serena for assistance.

Caught off guard, Serena hesitated before calling out, “Rhys?”

Ignoring her, Rhys pulled Patrick away, leaving Serena to watch anxiously as they departed. She had done what she could and now could only hope Patrick would manage.

“Serena, didn’t you want to discuss something?” Harlee asked casually, leaning on the doorframe.

As night fell, the sky above Remson Manor was enveloped in darkness, and not a single star could be seen.

Serena followed Harlee into the study and settled into an armchair, her expression somber. “If Valentin hadn’t spoken, I wouldn’t have learned about my ties to the Happer family. Valentin orchestrated that reveal, hoping to obligate me, but he didn’t foresee you disrupting his plan.”

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Harlee, sitting in the main chair and pouring a glass of water, responded calmly, “So, you’re not entirely naive. What do you plan to do now?”

While Harlee didn’t want Serena to be entangled with the complex Happer family dynamics in Baythorn, she was ready to support Serena’s choice. Hugging her knees…

And curling up in the chair, Serena murmured, “If only I hadn’t gone back to the Fletcher family.” In that case, she wouldn’t have been hurt a second time. How could parents misidentify their daughter after raising her for ten years? It wasn’t a mistake. They had never really sought to find her.

“There’s no remedy for regret, you know that, don’t you?” Harlee approached, bending down to offer Serena the glass of water.

Serena looked up, accepting the glass silently, and took a cautious sip. Harlee pulled a chair over and sat beside her, speaking casually. “My advice is just to let things unfold naturally. Don’t obsess over it.” Serena paused and then looked up earnestly at Harlee.

Harlee continued, “Keep living your life as you have these past ten years. As for the Happer family from Baythorn… We’ll handle them if they come seeking you. If not, just consider them dead.”

Harlee’s demeanor was reminiscent of that night ten years ago, sitting calmly and guiding Serena’s path forward.

“Okay,” Serena responded with a firm nod.

Serena had thought things through long ago but needed someone to support her decision. Deep inside, she craved family warmth. Despite knowing the Fletcher family had never truly cared for her, she still hoped returning might stumble upon serendipity. This time, if Harlee hadn’t been there, Serena might have chosen to meet with the Happer family after some hesitation, clinging to the faint possibility of family affection. What if there was someone out there who truly loved her?

“The Twilight offers all the love you need,” Harlee said evenly.

Surprised, Serena looked up. Had Harlee seen through her innermost thoughts?

With a chuckle, Harlee embraced Serena warmly. “Haven’t you already found what you were looking for?”

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