CHAPTER 63: CHAPTER 63: RESIGNATION AND PREPARING FOR PREGNANCY

Caleb Lockwood was also watching her, his eyes filled with a blatant warning towards her.

Serena Jennings thought, if she brought up divorce in public right now, Lance Lockwood would definitely not refuse.

Even if he didn’t want to, he would respect her choice.

But...

Serena couldn’t say it.

It wasn’t because of Caleb’s previous warnings to her.

It was because Lance was currently hospitalized for recovery and couldn’t handle too much stress.

Lance had a weak heart, and his hospitalization this time was probably not because of her trending on social media.

After all, Lance wasn’t someone who often surfed the internet.

He must have learned about Arthur Lockwood preparing a divorce agreement for her and Caleb, and was so upset that he ended up in the hospital.

Serena couldn’t agitate Grandpa any further.

If something really happened to him because of her, she would regret it for the rest of her life.

"I want to... resign."

Serena solemnly made her request.

Beside her, Caleb’s eyes flickered with emotion.

"Resigning is a great idea!" Lilian Young immediately clapped in approval.

"You shouldn’t have been working in the first place. The Lockwood Family can certainly support you. After you quit, just like before, stay home and take care of the household... You had a miscarriage because of your inexperience before, but be careful this time. Your health has recovered now, so it’s time to prepare for a child."

"Your mother is right." Arthur Lockwood echoed, "Just in time for you to resign and stay home to prepare for a baby."

As Lilian and Arthur went back and forth, Serena listened silently, feeling like a freshly healed scar was being ripped open again.

She realized that it seemed no one in the Lockwood Family knew Caleb intentionally caused her miscarriage back then.

Actually, if she hadn’t eavesdropped at the time, she wouldn’t have known either.

Moreover, Caleb not only deliberately ended their first child but did so in a way that made it difficult for her to conceive again.

Without children, she would never become a mother, let alone the mistress of the Lockwood Family.

Instead, she was just a diligent, hardworking nanny.

Serena’s hands, clenched behind her, trembled with fists.

"Do you think I’m right, Caleb?"

Lilian and Arthur, after speaking to themselves, finally remembered to ask Caleb’s opinion.

As for Serena’s opinion, it was never needed.

It had been like this for the past three years.

"Hmm, I’ll try." Caleb nodded calmly.

Watching Caleb lie with a straight face, Serena felt a chill run through her chest.

She could tell everyone that Caleb caused her miscarriage, making her unable to have children.

But...

Given the situation now, what would be the point of saying it?

If she revealed it now, Lance might not agree to the divorce.

Because he would think she had been wronged by the Lockwoods.

Even if just to compensate her, he would keep her as the young mistress of the Lockwood Family permanently.

Serena didn’t want sympathy or pity anymore.

The marriage would end someday.

Separated for two years, the court would likely grant it.

By then, Grandpa would have recovered, and she’d have no more worries.

"My resignation... is to leave the Lockwood Group..."

The room suddenly fell silent, and all eyes focused on Serena.

"But I don’t want to go home. I want to find another job."

Hearing this, Lilian instantly became anxious.

"How can you..."

Before she could finish, Arthur tugged at her sleeve, silently gesturing not to speak recklessly in front of the old man.

Arthur had indeed planned for Caleb and Serena to divorce.

As the Lockwood Family daughter-in-law, Serena was quite unqualified.

With the Lockwood Family’s status, any marriage should be with someone of equal standing in high society.

Just like he did back then.

Besides, Caleb never really loved Serena.

The marriage happened because the old man favored her; otherwise, he wouldn’t have agreed.

Given Serena’s family’s circumstances, marrying into the Lockwood Family was quite a climb.

If Serena had continued staying at home as a full-time housewife like before, managing the household, Arthur wouldn’t have said much.

But now Serena had changed, becoming like an unruly rabbit stirring up trouble everywhere.

Arthur’s current thinking aligned with Lilian’s; he favored Claire more.

However, Claire wasn’t quite suitable to be a wife, which they were also aware of.

But she was definitely better than Serena, who had caused several negative headlines.

For the company’s image, stock prices, and the Lockwood Family’s reputation, Arthur was determined for Caleb and Serena to divorce.

Caleb agreed as well.

However, when news somehow reached Lance’s ears, it angered him, causing a heart attack on the spot.

The Lockwood Group was Lance’s creation.

While new industries were handled by Caleb, the older ones were under his management, with clients being friends Lance had made over the years.

In that circle, the authority and foundation belonged more to Lance than the Lockwood Group.

Lance made it clear that if they divorced because of him, he’d take back all those industries, removing Caleb from his managerial position.

"Serena, you should think carefully. Working hard outside as a young woman can be very tough, and there’s no need..."

"I support Serena."

Before Arthur could finish, Lance spoke up.

"Caleb, since Serena no longer wishes to work at the Lockwood Group, help her with the resignation procedures!"

"Understood, Grandpa. I’ll have HR handle her resignation tomorrow."

Upon hearing Caleb’s words, Serena felt a weight finally lift from her heart.

At least she could take this chance to leave the Lockwood Group, without having to deal with Claire’s moods, listen to gossip, or watch Caleb and Claire showing off their love.

"No need to rush..."

Lance waved to Caleb, "Serena’s been through a lot. She should relax a bit. Caleb, don’t go to the company for the next couple of days, stay here at the hot spring villa with Serena. What do you think, Serena?"

Serena wanted to refuse.

Right now, being alone with Caleb wouldn’t be relaxing; her nerves were tenser than when she drew.

But seeing her grandpa’s hopeful gaze, she couldn’t bring herself to decline.

Just think of it as a vacation.

"Alright."

Serena agreed, seeing Lance breathe a sigh of relief.

Lance likely still hoped to see her reconcile with Caleb.

Hoping she would find something good in Caleb and change her mind about the divorce.

Caleb certainly had good qualities.

At least back in juvenile detention, he treated her well.

So much so that she couldn’t help but fall for him, deeper and deeper, unable to extricate herself.

But now, Caleb’s kindness was all for Claire.

Serena felt heavy-hearted.

She still couldn’t follow Lana Xavier’s earlier advice to treat Caleb like a pleasant-looking duck, casually sleep with him, toss two hundred bucks, and walk away.

It wasn’t a bad deal.

This hot spring villa covered a vast area, divided into four main zones: east, south, west, and north.

Lance stayed in the eastern zone, having booked the entire area, so apart from staff, it was just him recuperating, along with Caleb and Serena.

Arthur and Lilian went home.

Serena followed Caleb into the palatial room.

As soon as the door closed, she heard Caleb say to her:

"What else can you do, besides using Grandpa to seek benefits for yourself?"