Devoted Love:The Billionaire's Precious Wife novel Chapter 988

Chapter 988: Chapter 987

Martin rushed back to a scene of towering flames and the remnants of Serena’s past fading into nothing, a bad feeling sinking in his gut. "What happened? What’s gotten into her?"

Serena, sitting in her wheelchair at a distance, watched numbly.

"What’s going on??"

"Mr. Martin. Thank God you’re back. Serena ordered us to burn these things. She... she’s been crying today," Dora explained the day’s events.

Martin crouched in front of her wheelchair, his heart aching, "Serena."

"It’s okay." Her eyes, cold and detached, reflected the raging fire, "I just wanted to say goodbye to the past."

"You’ve come to terms with it? Let go?" Martin knew how much those things meant to her.

"From now on, I am just Serena Lott." She stared into the flames, her voice hollow, "The past is ash, and I’m starting anew."

"Alright." Martin’s hand gently rested on her leg, "I’ll be with you on this fresh start."

That evening.

Rosemary’s five brothers caused a stir on social media by posting a new family portrait and snaps with Rosemary.

People flocked to their comments section, leaving messages and sharing the love.

David, in particular, was a hit.

His post got tens of thousands of comments and millions of likes and shares within minutes.

Most of the comments praised his sister, and David was thrilled. Scrolling through, he noticed a trending hashtag: #SerenaFriendSpillsTheBeans#

He clicked it to discover Serena’s former BFFs and close friends were now airing her dirty laundry.

For instance, six months ago, Serena knew she wasn’t a true Collins, yet she flaunted the Collins name in high society, recklessly spending the Collins’ fortune.

There were seven or eight friends coming forward, and Serena was livid.

These backstabbers had once sweet-talked her for favors, and now they were kicking her while she was down!

Using a new number Martin had given her, Serena registered a burner account and lashed out in the comments.

[How can you trash your old friends like that? Got any class?]

[Who’d wanna be friends with you now?]

Fuming with rage, Serena shut off her phone.

"Stop scrolling," Martin took Serena’s phone gently, and gently reassured her, "I know you’re bummed out. Let’s hit the mall tomorrow, take a little breather."

The next morning.

Martin was with Serena at Summerfield’s biggest mall. Before they even stepped inside, his phone rang.

"Dad."

Whatever the man on the other end said, Martin’s face twisted with difficulty. He glanced at Serena and patted her shoulder, signaling that he needed a moment to talk.

Serena knew it must be his family causing trouble again. Though she was inwardly seething, she managed a tender nod.

Martin stepped aside, whispering, "I’ll be there as soon as I wrap this up."

The man on the phone seemed furious. Martin’s eyes clouded with complexity. He saw Dora waiting patiently with a girl in a wheelchair, her silhouette tinged with loneliness. He’d been neglecting her lately, and guilt gnawed at him.

"Dad, like I said."

The man cut him off, his voice harsh. Martin could only suppress his frustration, replying, "Understood."

After hanging up, Martin collected himself and walked back to Serena. She spoke up before he could start.

"You go handle your business; Dora’s got me."

Her words deepened Martin’s remorse. "Serena."

"It’s alright. We’ve got a lifetime ahead. If you can’t stick around this time, just make it up to me later."

She softened her voice, "Kneel down for a sec."

The Collins family’s prodigal daughter’s homecoming banquet was live-streamed yesterday, and everyone at the store had watched with a mix of fascination and disdain for Serena’s shameless actions. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

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