Serena spotted Ella in a corner, engaged in a lively conversation with two ladies. She established her way over to them "Can I please borrow her for a minute?" Serena inquired, swiftly pulling Ella away from the group. As they distanced themselves from the women, Serena's accusatory tone sliced through the air. "Why didn't you tell me Rick was going to be here?" she demanded.Perplexed, Ella responded with a question of her own. "What do you mean Rick is here?" She placed her hands on her hips for emphasis, furrowing her brows, waiting for her friend to respond. "I saw him earlier. Didn't you say this reunion was solely for our classmates? So why the heck is he here?" Serena's eyes glinted with a hint of distrust, causing a pang of hurt to shoot through Ella's heart. "Wait, you don't think I invited him here, do you? Girl, you know I would never do such a thing," Ella's voice was heavy with disappointment as she looked at Serena. She couldn't believe her friend would think like this
" Ethan and I have close friends for many years. We have shared many experiences together and have grown to understand each other likes and dislikes . Our friendship is built on trust and honesty and we make it a point not to keep secret from each__""Can you just get to the point?" Serena interrupted Rick abruptly. Despite his annoyance, Rick simply exhaled sharply and carried on."Ethan is a notorious womanizer, and you are his next target. Once he's done with you, he will discard you like trash," Rick revealed."Just like how you discarded me?" Serena snapped back bitterly."Used?" Rick scoffed. "Please, spare me your foolishness. Do you even understand how absurd you sound? I took you in, provided for you, and bestowed upon you the mighty Archer name. I gave you everything you could want, treated you with the utmost care. You had a kind mother-in-law and sister-in-law. Let's not forget, I even paid you for the three years you spent with me, yet you have the audacity to accuse me o
A maid opened the sheer, lacy curtains, the warm morning sunlight poured into the room, casting a golden glow on Serena's face. With a soft groan, Serena shifted her position, turning away from the bright light and seeking a few more moments of peaceful slumber. Just then, the melodic sound of her phone disrupted the tranquility, prompting Serena to grumble as she lazily reached for her phone on the bedside table."Hello," Serena answered, not bothering to check the caller ID, her voice still heavy with drowsiness.Marcus' voice boomed through the phone, "There are maids waiting in your room to prepare you."The sleep vanished from Serena's eyes as she sat up, to see two maids bowing their heads in her room. Her phone still rested against her ear as she spoke, "Why are they here so early? Is there an event?" Serena gaze remained fixed on the maids."Your first day as CEO of Stanford Corporation begins today. Your personal assistant will arrive in five minutes," with those words, Marcus
The doctor handed Serena Archer the pregnancy result with a warm smile. "Congratulations Mrs Archer. You are six weeks pregnant," he said, his voice filled with genuine happiness. Tears of joy prickled down Serena's eyes as she took the result in her hands. She had been eagerly waiting for this news for a while, and it finally came at last. "Thank you, doctor. I will take my leave now," Serena said, still feeling a little dazed. She left the doctor's office, feeling a sense of elation that she had never experienced before. Serena couldn't wait to share the news with Rick, her beloved husband. A baby in their lives would make their love even stronger, and she was thrilled to start this new journey together. Serena hailed a yellow cab and instructed the driver to take her to the Archer Mansion. As she settled into the back seat, she closed her eyes and let out a deep sigh. Her mind wandered to the thought of Rick's face lighting up when he learns that he is going to be a father. The m
Serena woke up the next morning feeling jolted out of her sleep, her mind still clouded with the events of the previous day. She rubbed her eyes and looked around, hoping that it was all just a terrible nightmare, but her eyes immediately fell on the divorce papers lying on her bedside table. The sight of them brought her back to the harsh reality that her marriage was on the rocks.Despite the overwhelming sense of despair that threatened to consume her, Serena couldn't help but cling to a faint glimmer of hope. She had been with Rick for three years, and in that time, he had showered her with love and affection. She had seen the way he looked at her, with eyes brimming with tenderness and devotion. She refused to believe that he could just throw everything away in a single day.Serena was convinced that Rick still loved her, even if he was unable to see it himself. She knew that he was struggling with unresolved feelings for his ex, but she refused to give up on their marriage. Sere
With her luggage trailing behind her, Serena stepped out of the Archer mansion and into the blinding sunlight. As Serena made her way down the path, memories of her time with Rick rushed through her mind, causing hot tears to spill down her face. It was still so difficult to comprehend that the three years she had spent with him, a time she had believed was filled with love and happiness, had come to an abrupt and painful end. Every step Serena took away from the mansion felt like a step away from the life she had known, and her heart ached with the weight of what she had lost.Serena took a final glance back only to realize that the mansion was no longer visible. She was alone, lost and thoughts of her impending motherhood began to flood her mind. She had been abandoned by the only person she thought she could rely on, and now she was left to face the world alone, with a baby on th e way.Serena couldn't help but feel that this was not how she had envisaged her future. Serena wiped a
As the sun began to dip below the horizon, casting a warm golden glow across the sprawling estate, two luxurious Mercedes-Benz cars pulled up to the grand Stanford's mansion. The cars were impeccably clean and polished, and their sleek lines shimmered in the fading light. Two imposing bodyguards emerged from the first cars, and with a brisk nod to each other, they made their way to the last car. The car's door opened with a soft hiss, revealing Marcus and a Serena. “We're finally home," Marcus said, his voice tinged with a hint of excitement. Serena, on the other hand, was visibly anxious, nervously rubbing her hand. Sensing her apprehension, Marcus took her hand in his and spoke confidently, "It's gonna be okay. Dad isn't angry anymore." With a deep breath and a forced smile, Serena tried to calm her nerves as they both emerged from the car.The sound of their footsteps echoed through the entrance hall. The opulence of the surroundings was overwhelming, with intricate chandeliers an
Serena slowly opened her eyes to the sound of birds chirping and the gentle light that filtered through her window. As she yawned and stretched her body, she felt the warmth of the sun on her skin. Sitting up in bed, she took a moment to let her eyes adjust to the brightness of the morning light.Feeling rejuvenated, Serena got up from her bed and walked over to the window. She drew back the curtain, allowing the fresh morning breeze to fill her room. As she took in the beautiful scenery outside, she felt a sense of peace and tranquility wash over her. The world seemed to come alive around her, and she couldn't help but smile at the beauty of it all.Serena made her way back to her bed and plopped down wearily, reaching for the TV remote. She aimlessly flipped channels, trying to find something to distract her from the events of the day. Suddenly, a news anchor's voice caught her attention and she stopped changing channels. The anchor's tone was excited as he announced, "Georgina Spar