"Lillian, didn’t you once save Mr. Crawford as a child in a snowy wasteland? I’ve already spoken with Mr. Crawford. He wants to take me and you back to that place to revisit the past, and listen to you tell the story of that year," Serena’s voice rang with a clear allure. Caroline’s gaze fell on Serena. Now Serena’s exquisite little face was flushed, more charming than her usual ethereal charm. Her brilliant eyes also looked at Caroline with a radiant smile. Caroline thought, "..." Are they trying to drag her along as a tour guide? Caroline’s heart was filled with alarm; the person who saved Hayden back then wasn’t her, it was Serena. However, she followed them all the way, intending to seize the opportunity, so she knew what happened in the cave between Serena and Hayden, enough to pass off the truth as her own. Speaking of which, two groups came to the snowy wasteland that year. The first was Yasmine and Vanessa, and the second was herself, the bystander lurking in the shadows. Now Hayden and Serena suddenly approached her, saying they wanted to take her to revisit the past. Caroline’s heart pounded wildly; could it be that these two already knew something? "Mr. Crawford, Serena, my parents... are still at the police station. I’m worried about them and really not in the mood to leave. How about... we change the date?" Upon hearing "Serena," Serena felt her skin prickling with pinkness. Who’s the elder sister here? Caroline, in her thirties, posing as youthful before her, should be calling herself the older sister. At this moment, Hayden indifferently parted his thin lips, "I’ve already decided on this matter. I’m not here to ask for your opinion, but to inform you." Caroline thought, "..." "Serena, let’s go." Hayden said everything that needed to be said and grasping Serena’s small hand, prepared to leave. Serena nodded, suddenly remembering something, instructing Corvus on the side, "Corvus, I fear Lillian may worry too much about her parents and do something foolish to escape. You must send people to watch her and not let her run off. She’s a key figure in this revisit, make sure she doesn’t go missing, understand?" Corvus glanced at Serena’s little hand, tightly held in their master’s palm, and couldn’t help but raise a thumb for this husband-taming technique. Who wouldn’t say, ’Miss Sterling is amazing’? Corvus immediately revealed a flattering smile, "Yes, Miss Sterling. I will definitely protect Miss Sloan, ensuring nothing happens to her!" "Then I’m relieved," Serena looked at Caroline like a concerned mother, then nodded reassuringly, "Mr. Crawford, shall we go?" Hayden guided Serena away. Caroline thought, "..." She was on the verge of spitting blood. Serena had essentially arranged for her confinement, curbing her freedom, under the guise of protection! Caroline knew the revisit to the past was already settled, and she couldn’t escape. Serena must have discovered the truth! So what should she do? Caroline clenched her fist, but soon relaxed it. She turned to sit in the chair, a sinister smile playing on her lips. Serena, you think knowing the truth is the end? No, everything... is just beginning! Hayden led Serena out of Port Sterling. "Serena, will you come to my place tonight, or should I go to yours?" "..." Three sentences away from normal conversations, Mr. Crawford was such a rogue! Suddenly, a vigorous, authoritative voice rang in her ear, "Serena." Serena halted her steps; turning back, she saw the matriarch. Serena’s bright eyes momentarily contracted; she didn’t expect to encounter the matriarch here! "Grandma, why are you here?" Serena instinctively withdrew her small hand from Hayden’s grasp and quickly stepped forward to support the matriarch. The matriarch looked at Serena with affection, "Serena, I was out for a walk and happened to run into you." Her gaze then fell on Hayden’s tall, handsome figure, "Who is this? Could he be the biological father of Caden, Pip, and Stella?" Hayden felt the sudden withdrawal of her hand from his calm palm, he faintly furrowed his brows, his first impression being that Serena was quite discreet about their relationship before this matriarch. His profound eyes subtly scanned Serena and the matriarch as if assessing; clearly, the matriarch came from Alani, respected and deeply revered by Serena. If so, why avoid being open? Was he unsuitable to be presented before the family? Hayden felt somewhat displeased, yet briskly approached the matriarch, "Hello Grandma, I am Hayden Crawford." The matriarch observed Hayden’s dignified, mature appearance and nodded in satisfaction, "In Alani, I’ve wanted to meet the man for whom my Serena would risk her life to birth three children. Now having seen you, I find my Serena has good taste indeed." "Mr. Crawford, you must eternally remember how my Serena nearly died for you once. Dote on her forever, for her sake." The matriarch advised earnestly. Hayden solemnly nodded, "Grandma, rest assured, I, Hayden Crawford, will not fail Serena in this life." Serena saw the seriousness in Hayden’s brows and eyes, knowing he wasn’t joking; this was his vow. The matriarch’s sudden arrival was unforeseen by Serena, she had been busy and overlooked the matriarch, whose purpose here was seeking the true identity linked to the bloodline feud to thoroughly eliminate. Westria, Alani, and The Merfolk Clan harbored irreconcilable blood feuds, and Serena bore the mission to revive Alani; yet the matriarch knew Mr. Crawford only as Mr. Crawford. If she found out he was the true blood child, then... Serena dared not imagine further. But now, listening to Hayden’s pledge, Serena felt ripples of emotion in her heart. If he regarded her this deeply, then no force could separate them, no matter how challenging; she would find a way for both to flourish, cherishing their time together. "Grandma, since we’ve met, let’s have a meal together," Serena suggested. Hayden nodded, "I’ll have my secretary book a place right away." The matriarch waved, chuckling warmly, "Serena, you go and enjoy dinner with Mr. Crawford. I’m not joining your young people’s world. I’ll be on my way now." Fresh chapters posted on novel·fire.net The matriarch wisely departed. The matriarch returned to the nanny car, the chauffeur ahead said, "Grandma, someone just delivered a note, saying it was for you."