Serena Sterling looked at the document. She wasn’t concerned about what Julian Lawson had planned. Whether it was to make amends or to silence her, it wouldn’t change her plans. "I really don’t understand the Hawthorne Family; maybe you could ask them when you have time?" Jasper Ford said, "Maybe the second Hawthorne member is a fan? Then you should get a few more autographs for him." Serena remained silent. Perhaps later she could inquire about the Hawthorne Family, but for now, she had only two things to do. One, prepare for the final match of Heavenly Sound. Two, collect the divorce certificate with Julian Lawson. The whole day, Serena was busy with a variety of things. Irene’s card had been reinserted into the phone. Justin Jennings had set up a blocking program for her, so those miscellaneous calls and texts wouldn’t come through anymore. But now, many of the messages were probes from various parties. On the Irene number, they questioned her relationships with The Lawson Corporation and the Hawthorne Group. Serena ignored them all. Quickly, the day passed. Serena went to pick up Seraphina from school. From afar, she saw Seraphina in the crowd. Seraphina saw her too. Then she walked over with a smiling face. Serena crouched down and hugged Seraphina tightly. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ Novᴇl_Fire(.)net "Aunt Winters!" Seraphina cheerfully shouted. "Yes, Seraphina!" Serena tidied Seraphina’s clothes. "What do you want to eat, Seraphina? I’ll take you to eat," Serena said with a smile and pinched Seraphina’s cheek, adding, "except..." "Ice cream!" Both Serena and Seraphina said simultaneously. Seraphina’s illness meant she couldn’t eat that. They were becoming more and more in sync. Serena finished tidying Seraphina’s clothes, then took her to sit in the nearby pavilion. She poured warm water for Seraphina to drink. Actually, Seraphina wanted to talk to Serena. She had been thinking about Julian Lawson visiting her last night all day. "Aunt Winters, I want to ask you something," Seraphina finally spoke up. Serena accepted the cup that Seraphina handed over, looking at her intently. She felt earlier that morning that Seraphina had something she wanted to say to her. Seraphina hesitated slightly and then carefully asked, "Do you still like Julian Lawson?" Serena didn’t know why she would ask this. But she still replied, "No." Seraphina clearly let out a breath of relief. Making Serena laugh, "What’s wrong?" "He visited me at the orphanage last night and bought me many things, but I didn’t accept them," Seraphina recounted what had happened last night. "Later, I overheard the director saying he d to the orphanage." As Seraphina spoke, Serena couldn’t help but frown. Julian Lawson, went to see Seraphina? The wind gently blew, and a Maybach parked by a nearby roadside. In the back seat of the Maybach, Julian Lawson raised his eyes to look at the mother and daughter not far away. The little girl’s crisp, slightly anxious voice came through the crack in the car window. "Aunt Winters, I told Julian Lawson you don’t love him and asked him not to hurt you again," the little girl said sweetly, "I also told him not to come looking for me; I said he isn’t my dad." "Aunt Winters, will you be mad at me?" she said, looking at Serena. Serena smiled, pinched Seraphina’s cheek, "How could I? Don’t worry." She held both of Seraphina’s hands, saying, "Don’t think too much. How about we have tomato beef brisket rice later? I’ll make it for you. I saw online that you can use rice and beef brisket to create a great shape with ears." "Yes, yes!" Seraphina smiled; she loved meals made by Aunt Winters the most! After they agreed, they both got back in the car. The car started, carrying the mother and daughter away. "President Lawson, should we follow them?" Secretary Chaucer was driving. But Julian Lawson just shook his head. He didn’t even know why he came; perhaps he just wanted to see her. But he knew Serena didn’t want to see him. The sounds of laughter from the mother and daughter seemed to linger in his ears, just a few words made him feel sad. She didn’t deny what Seraphina said. Tomato beef brisket rice. She hadn’t made it for him in a long time. Not only tomato beef brisket rice but many other dishes. In the past, no matter how late he came home, she would always wait for him and prepare a table full of home-cooked meals. She seemed to always make him feel safe and warm. Julian Lawson closed his eyes. Those days seemed to be a thing of the distant past. "How many days are left in the cooling-off period?" Julian Lawson asked. Secretary Chaucer recited the answer: "President Lawson, today is the 28th day; in two more days, you and Madam can receive the divorce certificate." Julian Lawson gave no response; Secretary Chaucer took a quick glance at him through the rearview mirror, hesitated, and then said, "Does President Lawson have new thoughts?" In the next moment, Julian Lawson in the back seat opened his eyes and looked towards the secretary in the mirror. Secretary Chaucer immediately understood and quickly withdrew his gaze. "Sorry, President Lawson," Secretary Chaucer said, "I spoke out of turn." Julian Lawson redirected his gaze, not blaming too much, just looking outside the car window. This moment was kindergarten pick-up time, with many people coming and going. All of them were picking up children. Seeing couples holding hands with kids as they walked out smiling, Julian Lawson felt inexplicably moved. "Jude Chaucer, how many years have you been with me?" Julian Lawson spoke. Jude Chaucer was Secretary Chaucer’s real name. "President Lawson, I’ve been with you since you took over the company at the age of 22, so it’s been six years," Secretary Chaucer replied. But Serena had been with him for seven years. Thousands of days and nights. Julian Lawson looked out at the car window. "Take me to eat tomato beef brisket rice, to the shop you mentioned," he said. "Yes!" Secretary Chaucer immediately started the car. Serena drove Seraphina towards their rented house. Watching the reflection of Seraphina seriously playing puzzles in the rearview mirror, Serena felt very satisfied. Even though Seraphina always called her "Aunt Winters," Serena believed that one day Seraphina would be willing to call her "Mom." Thinking of this, she felt it necessary to warn Julian Lawson again, telling him not to always harass her daughter. Seraphina was her daughter, and had no connection to Julian Lawson. Serena drove Seraphina home and made Seraphina a delicious meal again. The two were full of laughter and joy. A certain man tasted tomato beef brisket rice from various major restaurants in Aeston, but couldn’t taste what he remembered. Julian Lawson looked again at the tomato beef brisket rice in front of him. Was it his taste dysfunction? Wasn’t food supposed to have the same taste? Even if not cooked by the same person, it shouldn’t be so different. Finally, Julian Lawson put down the utensils. He felt he was acting a bit strange recently. He might need to see a doctor. The 28th day of the cooling-off period just passed like that. The 29th day was still a calm and busy day. At night on the 29th day, Serena returned exhausted from the practice room in the deep night. After she took a shower and came out, she checked the time; it had just passed midnight. It was already the dawn of the 30th day, and in 24 hours, the separation cooling-off period between her and Julian Lawson would end.