CHAPTER 264: CHAPTER 264: WHAT’S WRONG WITH HER?

These days, Julian Lawson has been wanting to talk to her.

But whether he contacted Silas Hawthorne or went anywhere himself, he couldn’t see her.

Just now, he managed to get one of the staff to send Chloe away, waiting here for her to come out.

He reached out, wanting to hold her hand, but the next moment, she immediately stepped back.

"Don’t touch me!" Serena Sterling’s body trembled uncontrollably as she shook off Julian Lawson’s hand.

She immediately took out her phone and pressed a button.

Shortly, the bodyguards arranged by Silas Hawthorne appeared at once.

The bodyguard stood between Serena and Julian Lawson, extending an arm to directly restrain Julian Lawson who tried to approach again.

Julian Lawson looked at the bodyguard incredulously and then at Serena.

"Serena, I just want to talk to you," Julian Lawson said, but she was so guarded against him, calling someone after just one meeting!

But Serena wouldn’t look at him, didn’t even want to say a word to him.

These days, she had only just started to feel a little better.

She didn’t want to think about that day, nor did she want to see him!

Serena turned to leave, but before she could walk out, she realized the exit was blocked by people who had just come over.

Obviously, they were Julian Lawson’s people.

He laughed at himself, "What? It’s okay for Silas Hawthorne to bring people to stop me from seeing you, but I can’t bring people?"

Serena stood behind the female bodyguard.

Her body trembled slightly, the incident at the apartment once again flashing in her mind.

"Julian Lawson, what exactly do you want?" Her teeth were chattering, and her voice carried a subtle tremor, "If you dare to use force again, I will definitely..."

"Definitely what?" Julian Lawson’s eyes were bloodshot, "Serena, I found out, these days, you’ve been staying at Hawthorne Manor, sleeping in the same room with him."

Serena’s chest heaved violently, her heartbeat drummed like a racing pulse as she looked at Julian Lawson.

Julian Lawson looked at the wariness and the trace of hatred in Serena’s eyes, feeling a pang of sorrow.

In the end, he softened his tone, "Don’t worry, I won’t force you anymore, I just... want to talk to you."

Ever since that day he got out of prison, the dark thought in his heart had been growing.

In the end, it seemed to have turned into a whispered chant echoing in his ear.

[You cannot live without her.]

[Tell her what you did for her.]

[She will forgive you, come back to your side.]

[Take her back from Silas Hawthorne!]

So, he brought people with him.

"I..." Thinking this, Julian Lawson began to speak.

"Let me go!" Serena suddenly shouted.

She was about to be driven mad.

Her heart felt like it was about to explode!

She didn’t want to hear anything Julian Lawson had to say!

Seeing him, she remembered unpleasant things!

She had obviously worked very hard to move on.

She had even prepared herself psychologically to encounter him at a concert or elsewhere!

Yet it turned out to be right here!

In this cramped space, surrounded by his people.

Even though someone was protecting her now, the familiar sense of helplessness swept over her once more, nearly driving her insane!

"Serena..." Julian Lawson slightly furrowed his brow, wanting to say something.

He didn’t understand why she was reacting so intensely when he hadn’t even done anything.

Just moments ago during her rehearsal, she seemed perfectly fine.

"Move!" Serena yelled angrily.

The bodyguard was also wary of the people around, calculating her chances of success, and discreetly pressed a button in her pocket to call for backup.

Silas Hawthorne had arranged for more than just her, but to avoid pressuring Serena, the others stayed a bit farther away, while she stayed close to Serena.

"Sere—" Julian Lawson still wanted to say something.

But Serena was already on the verge of breaking down.

"Ah!"

She screamed.

The bodyguard immediately held her hand to steady her.

"Serena, what’s wrong?" Julian Lawson was very anxious, immediately standing up from his wheelchair to check on her.

"Back off, don’t come near, get lost!" Serena still screamed.

"Serena, it’s me, Julian Lawson, you..."

"Didn’t you hear her? She told you to back off!" the female bodyguard blocked Julian Lawson, standing in front of Serena.

Julian Lawson slightly furrowed his brow, motioning his men to come over, attempting to restrain the woman.

But the person was exceptionally skilled, and for the moment, Julian Lawson’s people couldn’t get close.

Julian Lawson’s eyes narrowed dangerously as he carefully examined the female bodyguard.

Silas Hawthorne actually arranged for someone so skilled to be by Serena’s side!

"I won’t let you near her!" the female bodyguard said.

"Heh..." Julian Lawson responded with a cold laugh.

Even if she could resist for a moment, so what?

Julian Lawson signaled once more.

The bodyguard couldn’t handle multiple attackers at once, and Julian Lawson moved worriedly toward Serena.

"Don’t come any closer!" Serena kept shrinking into the corner.

"Serena, let me see, what’s wrong with you?" Julian Lawson said worriedly, limping.

"Go away!" Serena’s back was already pressed against the wall, her whole body trembling violently, past events resurfacing repeatedly, and she felt like she might explode at any moment.

Julian Lawson reached out his hand.

"Sere..."

"If you want her to die, then go ahead and touch her!" At this moment, a cold voice came from behind Julian Lawson.

Julian Lawson furrowed his brow tightly, turning to see Silas Hawthorne bringing in people, kicking aside his men, and striding over.

Him again!

Julian Lawson’s heart boiled with hatred!

"Silas Hawthorne!"

But before he could finish speaking, Silas Hawthorne kicked at him.

The kick knocked Julian Lawson, who still had an injured foot, to the side, reaching Serena’s side.

"Serena, don’t be afraid, I’m here." Silas Hawthorne lifted Serena, speaking with concern.

Serena looked at Silas Hawthorne in front of her, feeling a little unsettled inside.

"Don’t worry, now is different from last time." Silas Hawthorne’s determined voice gave Serena a little calm.

"Look, you have people by your side, and I’m here, Julian Lawson can’t harm you," Silas Hawthorne said loudly, each word etching itself into Serena’s heart.

"I wasn’t going to harm her!" Julian Lawson said through gritted teeth, standing up with the help of his people.

He looked at the trembling Serena in confusion, saying, "I just wanted to talk to her properly, she..."

Julian Lawson couldn’t continue, why had she changed so?

How did she suddenly collapse like this?

Just to talk?

Silas Hawthorne sneered, his eyes filled with a bone-chilling coldness.

Without acknowledging Julian Lawson, Silas Hawthorne began to lead Serena away.

"You’re not allowed to leave!"

Julian Lawson immediately approached, his people encircling the area.

"Silas..."

But before Julian Lawson could say anything, Silas Hawthorne already shouted angrily, "Scram!"

For all these days, watching Serena tortured by pain had shattered his heart.

He had put in a lot of effort, finally making her gradually better, but now, Julian Lawson appeared once more!

And in this way!

He wouldn’t allow it!

He never wanted to see her cry again.

Silas Hawthorne’s eyes were full of icy murderous intent.

He really wished he could kill Julian Lawson!

But Silas Hawthorne’s rebuke stirred Julian Lawson’s anger instead.

"Who are you to tell me to get lost?" Julian Lawson squeezed out the words through clenched teeth.

"Because I am Serena’s fiancé!" Silas Hawthorne replied coldly, "And you have nothing to do with her!"

"Silas Hawthorne!" Julian Lawson’s anger flared up.

"Leave, do you hear me? Julian Lawson, I will definitely make you pay!" Silas Hawthorne said, leading Serena away.

Julian Lawson wouldn’t allow it, reaching out to stop them.

But Silas Hawthorne protected Serena, avoiding him.

Julian Lawson didn’t grab Serena’s shoulder, but inadvertently pulled off the scarf around her neck.