CHAPTER 67: CHAPTER 67: GO BIG OR GO HOME

"Wow..."

The complaints that were about to spill out all stopped the moment she stepped through the door.

Una Hutton looked around in amazement, praising as she walked, "Look at this huge open living room, look at these floor-to-ceiling windows..."

In comparison, the staff housing she was just allocated seemed completely insignificant.

After checking out the master bedroom and the guest bedroom, Una came out and interrogated Serena Sinclair, with her chin raised, "This guest room..."

Serena nodded enthusiastically, "It’s yours!"

"Then I’ll stay here tonight since I don’t have any classes tomorrow morning..."

Una was very satisfied with Serena’s answer.

And then she remembered that this house belonged to Wyatt Hawthorne.

Even though no one was home, Una still lowered her voice to ask Serena, "So, you and Wyatt..."

"I’ve already made it clear to him."

"??? Made what clear?"

"I told him I see him as a brother."

"...And what was his reaction?"

"He..."

In her mind, she recalled Wyatt’s dark eyes suddenly closing in.

A bright light flickered in his eyes.

As if he wanted to see right into her soul through her eyes.

Just the thought of it made Serena feel inexplicably uncomfortable.

She averted her gaze, pretending to be natural as she said, "He agreed, even started calling me ’sister.’"

???

Una looked puzzled, her face full of confusion.

Since college, she always felt that Wyatt had ulterior motives towards Serena.

Even though Serena was already in a relationship with Adrian Lockwood back then.

But Wyatt never said or did anything inappropriate.

And after Serena’s divorce, Wyatt once again appeared in her life with a strong presence.

Even her and Ian Young, who were like bystanders, got elevated in status alongside Serena.

She just didn’t believe that Wyatt had no desires for Serena.

"Are you sure you didn’t hear it wrong, that he called you ’sister’?"

Una asked, her eyes filled with doubt.

Uh...

Serena’s eyes flickered slightly.

Sister.

Sis.

Though there’s a slight difference, the meaning is the same.

Right?

Serena nodded, "Absolutely sure."

Una: !!!

Or perhaps, she really guessed wrong?

Was Wyatt simply foolish and rich?

Forget it, it doesn’t matter anymore!

Una waved her hand grandly, "Regardless of the reason, we’ve all been getting better and better. Today is a double celebration."

Serena looked over.

Una cheerfully announced, "The head of the department called me at noon and asked me to submit some additional documents. If nothing unexpected happens, my title should be finalized next week."

"??? That quickly?"

Serena looked pleasantly surprised.

Una shook her head with pride, "Once the results are out, dear friend, I’ll treat you to the supreme service of enjoying young and trendy models."

Serena: ...

Just then, Una’s phone rang, and after answering it, she handed it over with a peculiar expression.

Having been together for years, Serena knew that Adrian was someone who wouldn’t give up until he achieved his goal.

Serena took the call with a hint of annoyance, "Hello?"

"Serena..."

Adrian’s deep voice said, "I’ve asked the housekeeper to clean up the apartment on the east side of the city. The code is your birthday, so you can move in anytime. I’ve already told the lawyer to transfer that apartment to your name. He’s going to handle it on Monday."

Back then, when she wanted nothing but a place to stay, he didn’t give it to her.

Now, he was hastily trying to give it.

But she... no longer wanted it!

"Adrian, I don’t know what you’re up to or how you’re planning to play games with me again. But I won’t be fooled anymore!"

Serena said in a stern voice, "As I said before, we’re divorced, so please have some respect for boundaries and self-awareness. In the future, don’t call me or my friends anymore!"

She hung up the phone directly and handed it back to Una, "Why haven’t you blocked him yet?"

"Blocked? Impossible..."

Una sneered, "You and Adrian made me believe in childhood sweethearts who stay together forever. I keep his number just to see how shameless he can be, and to find out if, in the near future, he’ll regret it!"

Though up to this point, there hadn’t been the slightest sign of Adrian’s regret.

But in just a week, he was offering apartments and housekeepers.

Una felt that regret wasn’t far off.

"Darling, look forward, don’t look back!"

Una gave her a confident pep talk, "I hope that one day, I’ll see you walk to the top of the world with a tall, rich, and handsome man next to you, while that scumbag ex-husband kneels at your feet, crying bitterly."

Serena: ...

With Una’s help, Serena didn’t have to move her stuff into her new home bit by bit like a pack mule.

The two of them went to the supermarket to buy some daily supplies.

The first meal in the new house, as usual, was their favorite hot pot.

They ate and chatted, extending the meal for a long time.

After cleaning the dining table, each went to wash off the hot pot smell.

When Serena returned to the living room, she looked at the open space and belatedly thought of an important question.

She had moved house.

So... could she bring 2S back now?

She checked the time; it was only nine.

It wasn’t too late.

Serena sent Wyatt a message on WeChat.

[Wyatt, could you please ask the driver to bring 2S over tomorrow?]

[Nope.]

[??? Why not?]

[Grown attached.]

[...But, 2S is my cat.]

After sending that, there was no response.

While Serena was getting anxious, Wyatt sent a new message over.

[Just kidding.]

[Sis, small animals can get stressed in a new environment. If we send it over tomorrow and it gets stressed, and then you go to work, what if something happens to the cat? Could you handle that?]

[How about Friday? I’ll send it over after work, so with the two days over the weekend, you’ll be home, and it can adjust. What do you think?]

Serena thought Wyatt’s consideration was very thoughtful.

[Alright, it’s settled then!]

Putting down her phone, Serena akimboed and paced back and forth in the living room several times.

The feeder could go by the floor-to-ceiling window, where it could eat cat food while enjoying the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset outside.

The litter box could be placed on the balcony, ensuring fresh indoor air.

The cat toys could be borrowed from Wyatt’s place.

Then add a small cat climbing frame.

That should... just about do it.

Although it couldn’t compare to the luxurious terrace at Wyatt’s place, 2S was a kitten she had rescued. It shouldn’t be ungrateful... right?

Una opened the guest room door and came out, just in time to see Serena spacing out in the corner of the wall.

She couldn’t help but laugh, "What are you mumbling about all by yourself?"

"I’ve arranged with Wyatt to bring 2S back over the weekend."

Serena pointed to the corner, "Auntie, will you sponsor a cat climbing tree for your nephew cat?"

Well, that wasn’t impossible.

But...

The images Serena had sent her before flooded Una’s mind.

She remembered vividly that semi-open-air terrace of over two hundred square feet for 2S.

Whether Wyatt had any intentions towards Serena was yet to be seen.

But Wyatt truly doted on 2S as if it were his own.

Una looked at Serena, appearing hesitant, "Are you sure you can bring it back?"

"Definitely sure."

Serena illuminated the chat screen for Una, "Fifty cents, want to bet?"

"Bet, let’s bet!"

Una confidently challenged, "If we’re betting, let’s bet big! I’ll bet a dollar you can’t bring it back!"

Serena: ...would you dare to go any bigger?