CHAPTER 345: CHAPTER 345: A DIFFICULT CHOICE

In the end, it was Eleanor Hollis who couldn’t hold back, taking a sip of coffee from the table before slowly asking.

"Miss Sutton, I already know you’re Hugo Quinn’s classmate. I heard a secret a few days ago, and now I need you to verify it."

"Oh? What secret?"

Serena Sutton was born into a family of musicians, and no matter her facial expression, she always exudes a sense of calmness.

"Have you ever had a child?"

Since Serena Sutton is Hugo Quinn’s classmate, she is probably around the age of twenty-seven or twenty-eight. Generally, women of this age are married, but investigations show Serena Sutton has always been without a partner.

Serena Sutton’s lips curved slightly, as she took some candies from the side and put them into the coffee.

"I did, but the child wasn’t saved."

While saying this, a look of desolation filled her eyes, and her motion of stirring the coffee slowly came to a stop.

Eleanor’s eyes flickered, suddenly feeling a pang of sadness in her heart.

Seeing Serena’s demeanor, she knew this woman’s upbringing must have been excellent. She always emanates a powerful presence that makes people unconditionally want to trust her.

Eleanor opened her mouth, struggling to ask the next question.

"When did you lose your child?"

Hugo Quinn spoke up from the side. This question is cruel for women, but to uncover the truth, he had to ask.

Serena Sutton glanced at him lightly, seemingly puzzled by the meaning behind his question.

"Miss Sutton, I apologize, but I hope you can do a paternity test with my child."

Hugo didn’t continue beating around the bush. Dragging on like this was hard for everyone.

Serena Sutton’s lips curved as she slowly stood up.

"President Quinn, I’m not sure why you’re coming to me, but I have no connection with your child. As far as I know, your child seems to be from your ex-wife. Shouldn’t you be looking for her?"

The other people in Serenford don’t yet know that Grace Lynch has been imprisoned. They’ve received the news that Grace went abroad for further studies and don’t know when she’ll return.

Hugo’s eyes dimmed, "You’re not willing to go?"

Serena smiled, but the smile didn’t reach her eyes.

"I truly don’t want to. Your child has nothing to do with me. When my child passed away, I was heartbroken and don’t want to revisit this topic. I hope you understand."

As she spoke, she took her bag and left, leaving Eleanor and Hugo sitting in the café.

Eleanor’s face was filled with disappointment, as she leaned gently against Hugo’s shoulder.

"I actually understand why she wouldn’t want to. For a mother who has lost a child, this is a wound. If she agrees, it would mean reopening that wound. Hugo, let’s take it slow."

Both of them were anxious, wanting to know what really happened back then.

With Serena being so uncooperative, things were inevitably delayed.

Serena returned to her apartment and sat quietly on the sofa.

She certainly wouldn’t do the paternity test, because she knows very well that the child has nothing to do with her. She needs to take this time to build a good relationship with Eleanor and then retrieve that item.

She had already received the latest news. Grace Lynch’s identity is very mysterious, which is why she chose to help Grace.

Moreover, Grace went abroad and will surely regroup and return under a different guise.

Serena’s lips curved as her eyes suddenly reddened, lowering her head and touching her belly.

Back then, she truly lost a child. The child was gone before she even had a chance to see it.

She had already lost the companionship of her child and absolutely couldn’t lose that man. So Eleanor’s heart, she must obtain!

Her return this time was for the man’s illness. She had searched numerous cities and couldn’t find a suitable heart for transplantation. The man has RH negative blood, known in the medical world as panda blood. When she finally found one, it was snatched by someone else. It was her hope after three years of waiting, and after the baby passed away, she knew she couldn’t lose her loved one again.

Eleanor has RH negative blood, and she secretly paired the information. The hospital’s conclusion was that a heart transplant surgery could be performed.

It was the hope she heard after that despair.

Finding a good heart donor is difficult; otherwise, she wouldn’t focus on Eleanor, given Eleanor’s special status.

But apart from this, she has no other way. Florian is about to die; holding on for so many years is already a miracle.

Serena slowly closed her eyes, determined not to give up, even if this would cost her greatly.

That afternoon, Eleanor took the initiative to invite her.

Serena now wanted to build a good relationship with her, so she immediately agreed.

The two sat in a quiet restaurant, with several dishes on the table in front of them, but neither had touched the food.

"Miss Sutton, I know it’s hard on you. I’ve also lost a child and can deeply understand your feelings. You asked why we didn’t go to Hugo’s ex-wife; well, I actually did, and she told us directly that you are the child’s biological mother."

Serena had already guessed this would be the answer, but her face still showed surprise, then gently lowered her head.

"I don’t have a good relationship with Hugo. The child can’t possibly be mine. Maybe you’ve been deceived by her?"

Her brows slightly furrowed, and her face softened a bit.

Eleanor was no longer as tense, perhaps because both had lost a child. Serena completely let down her guard towards her.

"Since she would say that, there must be a reason. Miss Sutton, would you be willing to do a paternity test?"

Her tone was sincere, causing Serena’s eyebrows to furrow.

Taking Eleanor’s heart means the person certainly can’t survive, but this is her last hope. If she gives up now, Florian will die.

Florian is still so young, only twenty-four years old. How can he die?

Her eyes suddenly reddened as she spoke hoarsely.

"Alright, I’ll accompany you. But can you come with me? Since losing a child, I’ve had a huge shadow over hospitals, and please don’t let Hugo accompany us. Having a man around makes me nervous."

Eleanor didn’t expect her to agree so quickly and nodded repeatedly.

"Miss Sutton, don’t worry. I’ll definitely be with you."

Seeing Serena’s face filled with the pain of losing a child, Eleanor instantly empathized and immediately agreed.

However, her visit was nearly life-threatening.

The next day, the two quickly went to the hospital, Eleanor had reassured Hugo, hoping he would wait for her at home.