26 Chapter 26 : He Can't Bear to Let Go Either Serena Jennings ' steps felt as heavy as a thousand pounds as she walked out ; she suddenly felt she was being too presumptuous , that perhaps it would have been better if she didn't show up . 1 Turning around to leave , her wrist was abruptly grabbed by Caleb Lockwood . " Caleb , you're hurting me ... " Caleb finally relaxed his grip a little when he saw Serena's features contorted in pain . " You can still feel pain , Serena ? My mom was so upset by you that she ended up in the hospital ... " " I'm sorry ." Serena apologized of her own accord . She truly hadn't expected things to escalate to this point . Caleb stood in front of her , glaring at her with such sharp eyes that it seemed he wanted to tear her apart . " If anything happens to my mom , I'll make sure you pay for it ." Caleb's threat wasn't maliciously harsh , but it weighed so heavily on Serena's mind that she couldn't breathe . " Caleb ! " At this moment , Claire Shaw arrived . She was hurried and flustered , clearly very anxious ; her makeup was simple and elegant compared to usual , and she held her Hermès bag in her hand rather than wearing it , the strap swinging from her running strides . Caleb immediately released Serena , the hand that was just gripping Serena's arm now being held by Claire . " Caleb , how is Aunt Young ? I heard she fainted and immediately took leave to come over . " " She's fine . The doctor said she was just a bit shocked , and a few days of rest will do . Don't worry , " Caleb reassured , patting Claire on the shoulder . Serena watched from the side , observing the stark contrast in Caleb's demeanor when facing her versus Claire , silently turning away . 26 Chapter 26 : He Can't Bear to Let Go Either " Who said you could leave ? " Caleb's low voice sounded behind her , and Serena turned her head . Their eyes met , and disappointment lingered in both their gazes . " Didn't you say I upset your mom so much she was hospitalized and wanted me to pay for it ... am I staying here without the fear of worsening her condition ? " " She's your mom too . " 1 Caleb's words left Serena stunned . " Serena , was it you who upset Aunt Young so much that she fainted ? " Claire was shocked , " You really need to be more careful ; Aunt Young is your mother - in - law after all , and as a daughter - in - law , you should be more considerate and not so selfish ... " " I don't need you to lecture me ." Serena glared at Claire , whose eyes instantly reddened . " Sorry , I spoke too much ... I ... I just wanted to help you reconcile ..." Claire was on the verge of tears , snuggling into Caleb's embrace as he held her shoulder and said to Serena : " You shocked my mom just now and now you've made Claire cry . Serena , I never knew you had such an impressive skill ! " Under Caleb's fierce gaze , Serena opened her mouth with no words to utter . What more could she say ? All the trouble was caused by her , and all the mistakes were hers . At least , that's how Caleb saw things . Relatives from the Lockwood family gradually arrived , and Claire ordered delivery of various fruits and snacks , earning praises from the entire Lockwood clan . Serena stood aside , feeling like an outsider . When discussing who would stay at the hospital that night , the relatives suddenly thought of her . 1 " I know Caleb is filial , but in times like this , it must be the daughter - in - law's duty to stay ! " 12:31 26 Chapter 26 : He Can't Bear to Let Go Either " Yeah , if the daughter - in - law doesn't step up , what's the point of the Lockwood family raising her all these years ? " " She was the one who made little Young ill . It's only right she takes on the responsibility of caregiving " The hospital room was full of chatter , while Lilian Young lay silently eating the apple Claire fed her , tacitly agreeing . " Aunt Young , how about ... I stay to take care of you ? " As soon as Claire said this , Lilian Young was moved to tears . " Look , look how considerate and understanding Claire is ... someone else should really learn from her . " Even with Serena's low presence , she couldn't escape Lilian Young's scornful look . " But you have work , taking care at night would be too tiring , and if you don't sleep well , how would you go to work the next day ? " Caleb's tone might still be indifferent , but everyone could sense his concern for Claire . " You see , Claire , even if you want to , Caleb can't bear it ." Lucy Warren chimed in , and several relatives showered Claire with praise , leaving Claire blushing . The atmosphere in the hospital room was harmonious until Caleb's tall figure stood before Serena , Everyone instinctively fell silent , focusing their attention on Caleb and Serena . Claire , who was peeling an apple , slowly tightened her grip on the fruit knife . She knew Caleb cared for her , but she genuinely wanted to stay to take care , not wanting to miss this opportunity to present herself well . Serena raised her face to see Caleb's deep eyes , like tequila with ice . " You're staying tonight . " It wasn't a question , nor a negotiation ; Caleb used a commanding tone . Serena clenched her fist . " I have a job too , and I need to work tomorrow ." " Then quit . " 26 Chapter 26 : He Can't Bear to Let Go Either Seeing Serena's eyes widen in disbelief , Caleb shrugged with a smile . " You wouldn't think your job is as important as Claire's , right ? " Many of the Lockwood relatives weren't aware that Serena was also a jewelry designer at FY . Though the trending news mentioned it , their focus was on the ambiguous photos of Serena and Justin Nash . Serena really wanted to remind Caleb that she and Claire worked in the same company , doing the same job . But the words remained stuck in her throat . Caleb couldn't possibly not know . It meant that in Caleb's eyes , even though she and Claire were doing identical jobs , only Claire was considered important . Claire's work was indeed work , while hers could simply be resigned from . Serena felt suffocated . It's not like she refused to stay . After all , Lilian Young was hospitalized , and Serena had a responsibility ; if Caleb and the Lockwood family weren't so biased , she would've probably agreed . " I don't have time . You have plenty of money ; hiring a caregiver is not difficult . " Leaving those words behind , Serena turned and walked away . The entire corridor was filled with Lilian Young's dissatisfaction : " Listen to that , is that even human speech ? Our Lockwood family must be cursed for eight lifetimes to marry such a heartless thing ! " Serena didn't look back , speeding up as she walked , unaware that Caleb was chasing her from behind . Caleb was about to catch up with Serena in a few steps when suddenly he stopped . He saw his grandfather arriving . Lance Lockwood only gave him one look , and Caleb understood what his grandfather meant . Serena didn't expect Lance Lockwood to come . 13:31 < 26 Chapter 26 : He Can't Bear to Let Go Either However , with Lilian Young hospitalized , Lance Lockwood was obligated to visit her . Sitting together on the bench outside the hospital wing , Serena and Lance Lockwood sat . Though Lance Lockwood's hair was white , he always wore suits , possessing an aura stronger than Caleb's . Serena guessed that Lance must have learned of the trending news involving her and Justin Nash . Lance was likely aware of the proposal of divorce that led Lilian Young to faint . Her hands were clenched tightly . Serena knew that Lance had heart problems , and feared upsetting him , so she merely explained that she and Caleb had quarreled and didn't expect things to escalate so much . After hearing Serena's vague explanation , Lance Lockwood sighed : " Young people shouldn't be too impulsive ." " Yes ... Grandfather is right ... " Serena knew she had disappointed Lance Lockwood . " There's no marriage without arguments ; it's all part of the process of adapting ... I know you work hard to take care of Caleb , and Caleb , this child , he has a strong sense of career ambition . Busy with work , he might have neglected you at times , but try to understand him ... " ( 1 Comment 3 Leave the first comment for this chapter , Vote