A champagne-colored knit cardigan extending to the calves. Serena Sinclair was also wearing a pair of very casual slip-on sandals. At first glance, she looked like a city woman stepping out early to buy breakfast. But Adrian Lockwood knew she hadn’t returned all night. Because he had waited downstairs all night, and the lights on the 19th floor had never been turned on. And Serena hadn’t come back. Having stayed up all night, Adrian’s shirt was only slightly wrinkled. But the exhaustion between his brows was evident, "Serena, you never used to be ." The old Serena Sinclair was simple and sweet. Her life revolved around home, the supermarket, and the kindergarten. Occasionally, she would visit the office. He and their son were her entire world. From morning till night, her thoughts were entirely on them. Not coming home at night? It had never happened. Even if he came home late, the light on the steps at the doorstep was always on. And she, even if she fell asleep waiting, would never go upstairs to the bedroom. But the Serena Sinclair after the divorce seemed like a different person. He deliberately ignored the ambiguous marks of varying depths on her neck as if pretending not to see meant not having to think about what had happened. Adrian Lockwood stepped in front of Serena, his gaze locked onto her eyes, "Serena, I know you hate me, but can you not punish me in this way?" She could ignore him. She could block all his contact methods and disregard him. But she couldn’t so swiftly enter a new relationship and completely give up on him. Give up on their marriage and love, which had been happy for so many years. "Adrian Lockwood, did you forget to take your medication before leaving the house?" Serena’s expression was cold, "We’ve already divorced! Please have some self-awareness and respect boundaries, okay?" Serena turned to leave. Adrian hastily caught up, "Is that person Wyatt Hawthorne?" He reached to block the elevator. But when he met Serena’s furrowed brows and eyes full of disgust, he abruptly froze. Adrian Lockwood stared intently into Serena’s eyes, wanting an answer. Serena sneered, "You already knew, didn’t you?" Adrian was taken aback, his face turning ashen. In the hallway of the Rivera’s banquet hall, when he told Serena that Wyatt already had a girlfriend, for as surprised as Serena was, he felt that much satisfaction. Looking back now, he realized how foolish he had been! That night, it was clear Serena was drunk. And Wyatt had done it intentionally! He clearly saw him and filled his eyes with provocation but ignored him, carrying Serena past him. Then, on his birthday, he admitted she was his girlfriend. Adrian had stupidly gone to remind Serena. Letting Serena know what happened that night and Wyatt’s intentions. He wanted to warn Serena that Wyatt was no good. Serena had been a full-time housewife for so many years; she didn’t know much about the ins and outs of the business world and high society. The Hawthorne family had many descendants, but it was Wyatt who ran the Hawthorne Corporation. The eldest Hawthorne died young. And Wyatt’s father is paralyzed in bed. Wyatt is involved in each of these matters. He knew exactly what people privately said about Wyatt, how harsh their words were. Not to mention the Hawthorne family’s background, which would never allow Wyatt to marry a divorced woman. What if it was just for fun... The source of thɪs content is noveⅼfire.net "Serena, have you thought about the consequences?" The elevator stopped on the 19th floor, and Adrian chased after her, just in time to see Serena pushing the door open. He rushed forward, blocking her from closing the door. Adrian’s face darkened as he looked at Serena, "You may not care, given that Wyatt’s last name is Hawthorne. Which woman wouldn’t want to date the Crown Prince?" "But Serena, have you considered Miles?" "His mom got divorced and is dating the Hawthorne Crown Prince, who’s two years younger than her. Or maybe one day in the future, she gets dumped by the Crown Prince..." "Serena, Miles is about to start elementary school soon. Have you considered what kind of trouble this relationship, doomed from the start, might bring him?" Since the door wouldn’t close, she simply left it open. After all, 2S was in Hillcrest Villa, so there was no worry about it running out. The door slammed hard against the wall with a bang. Serena coldly looked at Adrian, "Adrian Lockwood, are you a man? How can you shamelessly say such words?" "Am I thinking of him? Have you ever considered him?" "Wyatt and I are in mutual love. And you? Before the divorce, you were already parading Chloe Lynch around. What right do you have to come here and accuse me, someone who hasn’t done anything wrong from the start?" The word "love" pierced Adrian’s heart. Like a steel blade stabbing into his chest in the middle of winter. Adrian Lockwood widened his eyes, staring at Serena. His gaze landed on her neck and chest, on those highly suggestive marks. His already sleepless, grim face immediately turned stormy. The door slammed shut in Adrian’s face. A few minutes later, Serena opened the door and stepped out. Her casual attire was replaced by professional attire. At first glance, she looked youthful, radiant, calm, and poised. Just like the year she graduated from university and started working. The elevator door closed, and it was as if Adrian finally realized. He hurriedly chased after, but Serena was nowhere in sight. His phone rang just as he sat in the car. The frown on his face eased slightly upon seeing the caller ID on the screen. "Dad, why didn’t you come back last night?" "Dad was a bit busy, working overtime. You’re off to kindergarten now, right?" "Hmm... Dad, I miss mom. Can I have dinner with mom after school today?" There was a brief silence in the car. Miles’s anxious voice came through the phone, "Dad, is that not okay?" Adrian sighed, as if making a decision, and asked, "Would you like to spend the weekend with mom too?" "Dad, really? Can I?" Through the phone, he seemed to see his son’s face light up with excitement and disbelief. Adrian replied, "Of course." Serena received a call from Ms. Warren, asking if she had time after work to have dinner with Miles at the same time. Wyatt Hawthorne walked into the top-floor CEO office. He finished reviewing the schedule. Then signed the documents. Wyatt glanced at the calendar on the desk, looked up, and asked Ryan Rhodes and Ian Young, "What do you think, how many days should a month be calculated?" They exchanged a look, seeing the confusion in each other’s eyes. Ryan Rhodes spoke up, "This month has 31 days, but calculating a month as 30 days shouldn’t be wrong either." Wyatt furrowed his brows and asked Ian Young, "What do you think?" "I think calculating a month as 28 days is suitable." Out of the corner of his eye, he caught the incredulous look from Ryan’s eyes, saying, "Are you crazy?" They could also see the obvious brightness in the Boss’s eyes. Ian Young replied earnestly, "The human metabolism cycle is 28 days, and it takes 28 days to form a habit. Moreover, February, the shortest month of the year, is also 28 days. I think calculating a month as 28 days isn’t a problem." Wyatt nodded in agreement. Finally, he gave a look to Ryan, saying, "Learn that." The two left the office. Wyatt took out a red pen and drew a noticeable circle on the calendar. He had given Serena one month’s time. Yesterday was the first day. Today is the second day. Thus, there are 26 days left until the official announcement.