Looking at the anxious and concerned expression on Serena Sterling’s face, Iris Crawford felt angry. She always believed Hayden Crawford didn’t deserve someone as good as Serena Sterling. "Serena, Hayden Crawford is fine, you don’t need to worry. He’s doing great now and even played the hero rescuing the damsel in distress. Look at this!" Iris Crawford handed her phone with the photo to Serena Sterling. Serena Sterling immediately saw Hayden Crawford, holding a girl in his arms. The girl was wrapped in his coat, her face buried in his chest, looking very intimate with him. Over the years, Hayden Crawford had been surrounded by many rumors, Melody Ashworth had just been dealt with, and these flirty girls were always around him. He might go along with them occasionally, but his distance from those women was always apparent. However, this girl was different. Serena Sterling had the legendary sharp sixth sense that women have, and she could instantly see Hayden Crawford’s special regard for this girl. She recalled that Hayden Crawford was supposed to drive over to pick her up, but he suddenly called saying something had come up at the company. Now the truth was clear; he didn’t go to the company at all but was with this girl. For so many years, it was indeed the first time Serena Sterling saw Hayden Crawford lie. He lied about being with a girl to her. "Serena, before I came, I saw Hayden Crawford outside a budget hotel. This girl is called Caroline Sloan, she comes from a very poor family. She’s married, but her husband is heavily prone to domestic violence. I heard her husband booked a room specifically at the budget hotel to whip her. Later, you saw Hayden Crawford go and rescue her heroically. I saw him carrying Caroline Sloan away," Iris Crawford truthfully informed her. Serena Sterling paused for a few seconds, then said, "Iris, thank you for telling me this. Let me send you home first, and then I’ll go find Hayden Crawford. The most feared thing among lovers is a crisis of trust. Instead of guessing myself, I’d better ask and clarify." Iris Crawford, looking at the composed and wise demeanor of Serena Sterling, also smiled slightly, "Serena, don’t be afraid. If Hayden Crawford really betrays you, just kick him aside; there are plenty of men who like you, all waiting in line." Serena Sterling was amused. Serena Sterling first sent Iris Crawford home, and then she directly arrived at Hayden Crawford’s villa. The maid opened the villa door. Serena Sterling walked in. At this point, Corvus rushed over, "Miss Serena, why are you here all of a sudden? Why didn’t you say something before coming?" Serena Sterling chuckled, "I’m just here for a surprise attack, to see if your master is picking any wildflowers on the roadside when I’m not around?" "..." Corvus felt guilty, his gaze flickered. Serena Sterling caught all of Corvus’s nervousness but said nothing, "Where’s Hayden Crawford, upstairs?" Saying this, she lifted her leg to head upstairs to find Hayden Crawford. "Miss Serena," Corvus quickly blocked her, "Miss Serena, why don’t you sit down first, I’ll go report to the master." Serena Sterling stopped, straightened her delicate back, and gazed at Corvus with bright eyes, saying two words, "Move aside!" Corvus’s scalp tingled; Serena Sterling was not an ordinary woman. She was an Alani girl, her aura was no less imposing than their master’s, how could he dare to stop her? Corvus obediently stepped aside, silently crying master, you see, I told you you’d end up getting burnt if you play with fire. You’re done for! Serena Sterling ascended the staircase and directly reached out to push open the guest room door. Inside, there was a strong smell of disinfectant, many doctors and nurses were in white coats, treating Caroline Sloan’s wounds. Caroline Sloan had changed into a white dress, lying softly and timidly on the bed. As the wound was touched by disinfectant, she gasped in pain, her large eyes watery and red, truly looking pitifully helpless. Hayden Crawford stood tall and handsome on one side, watching the doctors tend to Caroline Sloan’s wounds. Just then, the door to the room opened, Hayden Crawford turned his head, quickly spotting Serena Sterling standing by the door. "Serena, why are you here?" Hayden Crawford swiftly strode over and held Serena Sterling’s soft little hand. There was a smile on Serena Sterling’s stunning face, and she blinked her feather-light lashes, "I heard you brought back a girl, so I’m here to take a look." Hayden Crawford raised his head, a sharp glance swept over to Corvus behind him. Corvus broke into a cold sweat, thinking master, I had nothing to do with this! Serena Sterling’s bright eyes moved from Hayden Crawford’s handsome face to Caroline Sloan’s, only to see Caroline also lift her big watery red eyes, looking pitifully fragile at her. Serena Sterling walked to the bedside, looking down at Caroline Sloan, then smiled gracefully at Hayden Crawford, "Who is she, Mr. Crawford?" Hayden Crawford found Serena Sterling’s smile particularly dazzling tonight. He squeezed her soft little hand, "Her name is Caroline Sloan." "Big Brother, I..." Caroline Sloan softly and timidly spoke up. Serena Sterling didn’t even look at her but interrupted her, "Big Brother? Mr. Crawford, how come I didn’t know when Aunt Yara gave you a sister? Is she your biological sister or a love sister?" Hayden Crawford quickly pursed his thin lips, extending his strong arm to hug Serena Sterling’s slender waist, his voice lowered, whispering at her ear to coax her, "Serena, don’t make a fuss. Who is my love sister you still don’t know? She’s just Caroline Sloan. That day it rained, my car hit her, so I brought her back." Since Serena Sterling came in, she hadn’t directly addressed Caroline Sloan; she had only been speaking with Hayden Crawford, with the imposing air of a legitimate main wife suppressing Caroline Sloan, the pitifully delicate flower. What a strong show of authority. Sitting on the bed, Caroline Sloan was already pale as a sheet without a trace of blood; Serena Sterling perfectly embodied the phrase that in front of me, you don’t even get a chance to interject! By the door, Corvus had to give Serena Sterling a thumbs up, thinking Miss Serena coming forward surely makes a difference. Serena Sterling pushed Hayden Crawford aside as if suddenly remembering Caroline Sloan, instructing, "Corvus, bring me a chair." "Okay!" Corvus swiftly stepped forward, placing a chair, "Please have a seat, Miss Serena." Serena Sterling sat down next to the bed, her bright eyes staring fixedly at Caroline Sloan. Corvus intended to step aside, but then he felt his master’s gaze coming over intensely, laden with resentment. Hayden Crawford looked at Corvus’s hands that just brought the chair, now even the chair Serena wouldn’t let him move anymore, with things getting cold, the affection eventually waned. Official source is novel{f}ire.net
Substitute Bride: Utterly Pampered by Her Billionaire Husband - Chapter 718
Updated: Oct 28, 2025 8:38 AM
