First Love Only? I Left Him First, Now the CEO Can't Let Go novel Chapter 26

Chapter 26: Chapter 26: He Can’t Bear to Let Go Either

Serena Jennings’ steps felt as heavy as a thousand pounds as she walked out; she suddenly felt she was being too presumptuous, that perhaps it would have been better if she didn’t show up.

Turning around to leave, her wrist was abruptly grabbed by Caleb Lockwood.

"Caleb, you’re hurting me..."

Caleb finally relaxed his grip a little when he saw Serena’s features contorted in pain.

"You can still feel pain, Serena? My mom was so upset by you that she ended up in the hospital..."

"I’m sorry."

Serena apologized of her own accord.

She truly hadn’t expected things to escalate to this point.

Caleb stood in front of her, glaring at her with such sharp eyes that it seemed he wanted to tear her apart.

"If anything happens to my mom, I’ll make sure you pay for it."

Caleb’s threat wasn’t maliciously harsh, but it weighed so heavily on Serena’s mind that she couldn’t breathe.

"Caleb!"

At this moment, Claire Shaw arrived.

She was hurried and flustered, clearly very anxious; her makeup was simple and elegant compared to usual, and she held her Hermès bag in her hand rather than wearing it, the strap swinging from her running strides.

Caleb immediately released Serena, the hand that was just gripping Serena’s arm now being held by Claire.

"Caleb, how is Aunt Young? I heard she fainted and immediately took leave to come over."

"She’s fine. The doctor said she was just a bit shocked, and a few days of rest will do. Don’t worry," Caleb reassured, patting Claire on the shoulder.

Serena watched from the side, observing the stark contrast in Caleb’s demeanor when facing her versus Claire, silently turning away.

"Who said you could leave?"

Caleb’s low voice sounded behind her, and Serena turned her head.

Their eyes met, and disappointment lingered in both their gazes.

"Didn’t you say I upset your mom so much she was hospitalized and wanted me to pay for it...am I staying here without the fear of worsening her condition?"

"She’s your mom too."

Caleb’s words left Serena stunned.

"Serena, was it you who upset Aunt Young so much that she fainted?" Claire was shocked, "You really need to be more careful; Aunt Young is your mother-in-law after all, and as a daughter-in-law, you should be more considerate and not so selfish..."

"I don’t need you to lecture me." Serena glared at Claire, whose eyes instantly reddened.

"Sorry, I spoke too much...I...I just wanted to help you reconcile..."

Claire was on the verge of tears, snuggling into Caleb’s embrace as he held her shoulder and said to Serena:

"You shocked my mom just now and now you’ve made Claire cry. Serena, I never knew you had such an impressive skill!"

Under Caleb’s fierce gaze, Serena opened her mouth with no words to utter.

What more could she say?

All the trouble was caused by her, and all the mistakes were hers.

At least, that’s how Caleb saw things.

Relatives from the Lockwood family gradually arrived, and Claire ordered delivery of various fruits and snacks, earning praises from the entire Lockwood clan.

Serena stood aside, feeling like an outsider.

When discussing who would stay at the hospital that night, the relatives suddenly thought of her.

"I know Caleb is filial, but in times like this, it must be the daughter-in-law’s duty to stay!"

"Yeah, if the daughter-in-law doesn’t step up, what’s the point of the Lockwood family raising her all these years?"

"She was the one who made little Young ill. It’s only right she takes on the responsibility of caregiving."

The hospital room was full of chatter, while Lilian Young lay silently eating the apple Claire fed her, tacitly agreeing.

"Aunt Young, how about...I stay to take care of you?"

As soon as Claire said this, Lilian Young was moved to tears.

"Look, look how considerate and understanding Claire is...someone else should really learn from her."

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