CHAPTER 155: CHAPTER 155: NOW JUST EX-HUSBAND AND EX-WIFE

Today, Serena Jennings saw Caleb Lockwood at the hospital.

Caleb was there to handle Lance Lockwood’s discharge paperwork.

Lance was recovering faster than expected, and the doctor recommended discharging him tomorrow, so the paperwork could be sorted out today.

"Thank you..."

Standing in the corridor outside the ward, Caleb suddenly thanked Serena.

Serena lifted her gaze to look at Caleb.

After not seeing him for about two weeks, she thought Caleb looked much thinner.

Caleb’s stomach was always troublesome, and it was evident that the bottleneck in developing the new project with CelestiMed was causing him significant stress. Serena thought Caleb probably hadn’t been eating well recently, which is why he looked so haggard.

"You don’t have to thank me. No matter what our relationship is, I’ll always consider your grandfather my family."

Serena didn’t want Caleb to misunderstand her.

She had been staying at the hospital these days to help, cooking for Lance, not because of Caleb’s influence.

Nor was it because their divorce wasn’t finalized yet.

Serena genuinely treated Lance as her own grandfather.

She once had a biological grandfather.

But it was as if she didn’t.

It was Lance who made her feel what it’s like to have a kind, gentle, and loving grandfather.

No matter Caleb’s presence, no matter what her relationship with Caleb was, if Lance was hospitalized, she would willingly care for him, especially since this time, Lance was actually hospitalised due to being provoked by something she said.

"Okay."

Caleb just nodded, not saying much more.

When handling the discharge paperwork, Serena saw from afar that Caleb was pressing his stomach with one hand.

Was Caleb’s stomach acting up?

Serena sighed softly.

After Lance’s discharge, Arthur Lockwood hosted a banquet at Veridia Villa to celebrate Lance’s recovery.

In truth, the celebration was just a pretext; the real purpose was to expand influence in the business circle, exchanging intelligence and information.

This time, Arthur Lockwood did not invite Serena.

Initially, he had high hopes for Serena; the recent surges in the Lockwood Group’s stock were all due to Serena’s popularity.

By leveraging Serena to release favorable news, the plans of rival companies to short the Lockwood Group were thwarted.

However, ever since he heard that Serena could no longer have children, he promptly agreed to Caleb and Serena’s divorce.

Arthur thought, if fate allowed, he might even find a new marriage partner for Caleb at the banquet.

"Have you heard? The Linton family seems to have adopted a foster daughter recently."

"The Linton family? Which one?"

"The one that initially made their fortune in Country A, then moved to Country C, and is now the biggest capital force behind the scenes in Country C... that’s the Linton family."

Among the invited guests, someone brought up the topic of the Linton family in Country C, piquing Arthur Lockwood’s interest.

The Lockwood Group.

Mr. Miller took a drive away from the industrial park during his lunch break.

After a short drive, Azure Tower appeared in his view.

Soon after, he parked the car in a lot near his destination and then walked to the food street behind Azure Tower.

Serena was already seated inside, waiting for him.

Seeing Mr. Miller, Serena waved her hand.

Mr. Miller walked over and sat down opposite Serena.

"You said you like spicy hot pot, and this restaurant is the most popular one near my company, but I’m not sure if it suits your taste. You can try it."

"...Alright..."

Mr. Miller nodded and saw Serena handing him the menu.

This meal was arranged because Serena actively reached out, saying she wanted to treat him.

Mr. Miller felt unexpectedly honored.

While it is certain that Serena and Caleb’s divorce was just a matter of time, it hadn’t been finalized yet, and Serena was still his boss’s wife.

Dining alone with Serena left Mr. Miller feeling somewhat uneasy.

However, he could tell from the call that Serena seemed to want his help with something.

As Caleb’s most reliable assistant, Mr. Miller was seen as a close confidant of Caleb.

More than once, people had intentionally approached him, trying to win his favor, all with the intention of gaining benefits from Caleb through him.

So generally, Mr. Miller wouldn’t easily accept meal invitations.

But Serena was different.

Mr. Miller couldn’t be sure about other things, but he was certain that Serena would never use him for personal gain.

Mr. Miller ordered two portions of spicy hot pot, one he picked randomly and one recommended by Serena.

It turned out Serena’s recommendation was tastier.

Mr. Miller particularly enjoyed this meal because there wasn’t any good spicy hot pot near the Lockwood Group.

"I’ve finished the meal, and it’s time you tell me your intention."

Seeing Serena was hesitant to get to the point, Mr. Miller straightforwardly asked.

At that moment, he saw Serena hand him a large bag.

"What’s this...?"

"It’s traditional medicine."

Upon hearing "traditional medicine," Mr. Miller instantly understood Serena’s intention.

This medicine was undoubtedly brewed for Caleb.

Mr. Miller glanced at the bag in his hand, noting that it contained a considerable amount of traditional medicine.

"Drink three times a day, one bag per serving, this is a week’s supply, and take it along when you go to Meridia."

Serena instructed while thinking to herself:

A week later, she and Caleb should have their divorce papers from Meridia.

"When you give Caleb the medicine, just say... it’s from you."

Mr. Miller raised his eyes.

Serena’s words were within his expectations.

"I doubt President Lockwood would believe that."

Mr. Miller said earnestly.

Serena expected this response too.

She sighed and said, "Then say it’s from Claire Shaw."

This time, Mr. Miller frowned.

He didn’t say Caleb wouldn’t believe it this time.

Mr. Miller had never been married, didn’t even have a girlfriend, and had never been in a relationship, so he personally couldn’t understand why Serena would do such a thing.

The divorce was initiated by Serena.

It wasn’t a tactic to regain closeness; she genuinely wanted to separate.

But since they were going to divorce, why secretly brew traditional medicine for Caleb and not want Caleb to know?

He didn’t understand Serena.

Nor did he understand Caleb.

He failed to see what made Claire Shaw better than Serena, causing Caleb to be so unwilling to let go.

"Actually..."

Mr. Miller began but then faltered.

Actually, if you say you brewed it yourself, President Lockwood might be happier—

He couldn’t bring himself to say these words.

He thought saying such a thing would be irresponsible.

Because he didn’t know for sure if Caleb would be happy.

Even if he felt happy inside, he might show the opposite outwardly.

Caleb was that kind of person.

So working closely with Caleb was always like walking on thin ice; if it weren’t for the high salary, Mr. Miller might not even want the job.

The medicine, Mr. Miller accepted.

He said no more than necessary.

Serena smiled slightly.

She was grateful Mr. Miller didn’t ask why she was doing this.

The medicine she brewed for Caleb could only last for a week.

A week later, she and Caleb should be just ex-husband and ex-wife.