LOGINShare
Chapter 143
Related chapters
Too Late for Forgiveness Chapter 144
"No... I'll lie down right away," Serena quickly replied.She stumbled over to the bed before collapsing onto it.She turned her heavy head to watch Wilson as he removed his coat and paced around the apartment.Before long, he returned with a thermometer to check her temperature.Seeing the numbers, he frowned deeply. "104 degrees Fahrenheit. You have high endurance, Serena.""Is it that high?"No wonder her head felt so heavy, and it was such a struggle just to sit up.Soon, Wilson returned with a glass of water and medicine. "Take the fever medicine first.""Do I have to take it?" Serena asked."What now? Are you planning to just wither away?"Wilson opened the fever medicine bottle and handed a pill to her."Swallow it with water. It's a capsule, not bitter."Serena was feeling miserable. Seeing the pill held up to her mouth, she didn't think twice. She opened her mouth and bit down on the pill between his fingertips.The warmth of her lips brushed against his fingers,
Too Late for Forgiveness Chapter 145
Serena immediately spit it out."It's disgusting!"She'd never liked taking medicine, especially this kind of traditional medicine, which was bitter and astringent. Just smelling it made her feel sick.Wilson tried to coax her. "Come on. I'll give you candy after you finish."Serena was a little speechless. "Mr. Quade, do you think I'm a three-year-old child?""I don't want to, but seeing you like this, it's hard not to treat you like one.""Mr. Quade, actually, I've been meaning to ask you something."Serena's eyes were watery, and her cheeks were flushed with a soft pink from the fever. "You're so kind to me. Do you have feelings for me?"Wilson was silent for a moment before handing her the medicine again. "Take the medicine, and I'll tell you the answer."Serena hesitated for a while but finally grabbed the glass and took small sips with great difficulty.As soon as she finished, she felt like she was going to gag.Wilson immediately put a piece of chocolate in her mouth
Too Late for Forgiveness Chapter 146
It was just past 6:00 am when Willow dragged her exhausted body back to her apartment.As she was about to unlock the door, she suddenly saw the door across the hall open.She thought it was Serena and looked back. Instead, she saw Wilson slowly walking out with a coat in his hands.Willow was so startled that her keys fell to the ground."Will? Why are you coming out of Serena's apartment?"Wilson's hair was slightly messy. His collar was slightly open, and his coat was draped over his arm. He even walked out on tiptoe.It looked strange.Willow thought of something."Will, you didn't sneak into Serena's apartment in the middle of the night and do something to her, did you?""Your imagination is quite wild."Wilson glanced at her. "She was sick. I came to take care of her.""Then why sneak out? Why not wait until morning?"Why not wait until morning?Because he was worried that if Serena woke up, she wouldn't be able to face him. After confirming her fever had gone down,
Too Late for Forgiveness Chapter 147
Wilson was surprised when he saw Serena."Didn't I text you to just take the day off? You're sick.""I know my body, Mr. Quade. Don't worry. I'm fine now," Serena replied.Seeing her looking energetic, Wilson didn't say anything more. He glanced at Serena, who stood in his office."Anything else?" she asked."No."Serena's expression remained calm. "I'll head back to work then, Mr. Quade.""Okay."As Wilson watched her back, his gaze darkened slightly.If she didn't bring it up, then he had no choice but to pretend nothing had happened last night.After the morning meeting, Wilson received a call from Gary.Gary said he'd be leaving Nocturna in a couple of days and wanted Wilson to go out with him today.Wilson agreed.After hanging up, he had Sebastian prepare some gifts. He brought Serena along as they got into the car.Inside the car, Wilson and Serena sat on both ends without speaking.An odd silence filled the space.Sebastian occasionally stole glances at them thr
Too Late for Forgiveness Chapter 148
Desiree slowly walked over.Wilson glanced at her foot. "Your foot has recovered?""Not yet."Gary walked up. "It's not healed, but she insists on walking without crutches. She says people keep staring at her when she uses them. I told her to use them, but she won't listen."His tone carried a hint of helplessness.Wilson said, "If it's not fully recovered, you shouldn't put too much pressure on it. Crutches might not look great, but they help with healing."Desiree hesitated for a few seconds. "Alright then."A nearby bodyguard immediately handed her the crutch.Gary chuckled. "You're more persuasive than me, Wilson."The dynamic between them was warm and natural, almost like family.Desiree glanced at Serena before tugging on Wilson's sleeve. "Wilson, I'm picking out a necklace. Help me choose one."She pulled him over to the jewelry counter. "Which one's better, the sapphire or the ruby?"Wilson studied them for a moment. "The ruby.""Isn't it a bit too flashy?""No."
Too Late for Forgiveness Chapter 149
For a moment, Wilson's gaze deepened.The dress was form-fitting. Any slight flaw in one's figure would be easily revealed.But Serena carried it flawlessly—her slender neck, delicate waist, and well-proportioned curves made for a striking silhouette.Her cool, reserved demeanor gave the dress an elegant allure, making it look sensual yet refined without even a hint of impropriety.She wore it perfectly.Wilson smiled. "It suits you."After Serena changed back into her clothes, Wilson turned to the store assistant. "Wrap it up."Serena wanted to refuse, but Wilson spoke before she could."You helped me land Charles' deal last time, and I never got around to rewarding you. Consider this a thank-you gift."He always had a way of making things impossible to turn down.In the end, Serena left the store with the dress in hand.By the time they returned to Gary, Desiree's mood had noticeably shifted. The brightness from earlier was gone.Gary's lips curved into a half-smile. "Who
Too Late for Forgiveness Chapter 150
Desiree spoke her mind. "It looks like a hickey."Serena quickly pulled her collar up, looking uneasy.Desiree chuckled. "Got a boyfriend?""I'm sorry, Ms. Stone. That's personal, and I'd rather not discuss it.""That's fine."Desiree turned her gaze away coldly, but her mood lightened considerably.With Serena now having someone in her life, there was far less chance of her getting involved with Wilson.…After work, Serena had just returned to her apartment when she received a call from Justin.She answered immediately. "Get straight to the point."Justin seemed surprised. "You unblocked my number?""Yeah."Even if she had blocked him, Justin would find other ways to contact her, and she'd have to keep identifying whether it was him or her clients calling."Serena, Grandma caught a cold today and hasn't had much of an appetite. Could you come over and cook some light dishes for her? She's always praised your cooking."Serena paused for a moment. "Did she say that?""No
Too Late for Forgiveness Chapter 151
Serena's 18th birthday had come and gone without Justin by her side. He hadn't been there for reasons he never fully explained. When he finally returned, he promised to make it up to her. He had casually asked her what she wanted.Wrapping her arms around his waist, Serena said, "You haven't exactly declared your love for me. I want a grand gesture—a room full of roses and a heartfelt confession. Will you grant me that?"Justin promised. However, that long-awaited declaration never came.Justin stood before her, his gaze fixed on her exquisite features lest he miss even the slightest change in her expression. "Do you remember? I promised to make it up to you.""I remember," Serena replied, her tone even. "It was so long ago. I was only 18 then, speaking without thinking. It's not important anymore. You really don't need to put yourself through this." Serena's expression was tranquil."You don't care anymore?" Justin asked."Yeah," Serena replied without pausing."You're lying!"
Latest chapter
Too Late for Forgiveness Chapter 440
Jessica dared not linger in the office. She turned and staggered out the door.Justin pressed a palm against his forehead. He'd asked Zane to hire a new assistant, but the few candidates that turned up were not a good fit for the company. In the end, Justin found himself retaining Jessica.But he never expected Jessica to make such a catastrophic mistake or for her to blame others for it when he confronted her. It was despicable behavior, to say the least!Lila hooked her fingers around Justin's and asked, "Justin, is the company in trouble or something?""Hmm... It's a small loss, but nothing the company can't handle." Justin reached out to caress Lila's hair. "It's your birthday tomorrow. I've made a reservation at a restaurant to celebrate.""Okay." Lila's eyes sparkled, and she rose on her tiptoes to kiss him.…When Lila left Justin's office, she saw that Jessica had already packed up her stuff. All the blood had drained from Jessica's face, and she looked rattled. Lila e
Too Late for Forgiveness Chapter 439
Joanna gaped at Serena. "Huh?"Serena repeated, "Accept the order.""Oh…" Joanna was a little shocked. "But aren't you angry, Serena? It's like he's challenging you or something!"However, Serena made no reply. She knew Justin wasn't trying to challenge her, but to show that he had already moved on from her. If that were the case, she saw no point in getting hung up on the past.…Justin sat in his leather swivel chair in his office at Farrow Corporation, taking a few drags of his cigarette as a scowl etched on his face. Jessica stood before him, looking nervous. "M-Mr. Farrow, don't be angry… There'll be other opportunities—""Other opportunities?" Justin snorted. "We're talking about a project worth billions! Our tender was a shoo-in, but you messed up the date and rendered the whole proposal invalid!"Are you going to cough up billions in compensation for me? A careless mistake—how could an assistant of your rank make such a careless mistake?"Rage painted his countenance as
Too Late for Forgiveness Chapter 438
Overnight, the tables turned in favor of Serena and her patisserie.The deliveryman who had been in charge of delivering the strawberries to her patisserie formally and publicly apologized to Serena. He clarified that he had a personal vendetta against the fruit shop owner and contaminated the strawberries. He'd also confessed to the police in hopes of getting off with a lighter sentence.Ivana had quieted down as well, explaining she'd only used the E. coli breakout to justify her grudge with Serena. She apologized to Serena and paid compensation for the damage her earlier remarks and behavior had caused.Following the change in narrative, many wealthy folk in Nocturna spoke up in Serena's defense. They openly declared that they would continue commissioning Serena's and her patisserie's services for their upcoming parties.As the scandal died down, so did its messy consequences.The incident should have blown over once and for all, but word suddenly got out that the deliveryman f
Too Late for Forgiveness Chapter 437
Jillian's answer was savage. "I, for one, am relieved that I did not invest in Desiree's studio. She has blood on her hands and has committed so many unspeakable crimes. If I'd been affiliated with her studio, it would have shaved years off my life!"Desiree argued angrily, "Those are rumors, Grandma! Serena was trying to launch a smear campaign against me!""I can judge whether it was a smear campaign or not! Now, you will stop the damage you've done to Serena's patisserie, and that's final!" Jillian snapped."No way!" Desiree refused outright. "I want nothing more than to see that bitch dead! I will never help her clear her name!"Looking thunderous, Jillian stood up and slapped Desiree hard across the face. An angry hand imprint formed on Desiree's snow-white cheek, and she fell into a daze.Gary was apoplectic. "Mom! What are you doing? You just hit your granddaughter!""I have no granddaughter as wicked and vile as her!" Jillian seethed."You've crossed the line! I'll—"Be
Too Late for Forgiveness Chapter 436
Jillian initially believed Desiree would not be as ruthless as Gary, who did not draw the line at hurting family.However, after Desiree's bullying scandal that led to someone's death and the incident today, Jillian came to realize that Desiree and Gary were both scoundrels.…Gary had a villa in Nocturna as well. Following her recent scandal, Desiree had confined herself within the villa. While nursing her bruised ego, she plotted against Serena.The media outlets she'd hired to write vicious articles about Serena were silenced. It wasn't hard to figure out Wilson was behind the gag order. Did he truly care about Serena that much? Desiree frowned. She was trying to devise new ways to torment Serena when she heard the maid say they had a guest."What guest?" No one had bothered coming to see Desiree since her fall from grace. Puzzled, she got up to see a silver-haired old lady approaching her with a steady gait, followed by her entourage.Desiree was surprised. "Grandma?"She
Too Late for Forgiveness Chapter 435
Serena uttered, "Wilson?""Do you need help?" Wilson asked.Serena admitted reluctantly, "Yes."She thought she heard him chuckle on the other end of the line. "Send me the address."She sent him the address of the fruit shop. Within 20 minutes, the rumbling sound of the car engine came from outside the shop.Wilson led his men into the establishment, rolling up the sleeves of his black shirt to reveal his expensive watch. His gaze swept over the people in the room before falling on the deliveryman."Is that the guy?" Wilson asked.Serena nodded. "Yes, but we can't get anything out of him. He insists that it's a personal grudge against the shopowner.""Leave the interrogating to the professionals, Serena," Wilson drawled as he gave Kayden a look. The latter got the hint and immediately dragged the deliveryman to the other side of the room.Serena asked in hushed tones, "You're not going to kill him or anything, are you?""Am I that cruel?" Wilson quipped.Serena eyed him spe
Too Late for Forgiveness Chapter 434
Joanna had only just made the announcement when a few uniformed officers entered the kitchen. After presenting their warrant, they informed Serena they had come to investigate her patisserie.Serena had no grounds to obstruct the officers' work, so she agreed. The officers took a few ingredient samples and looked into the hygiene conditions of the patisserie."The results should be out soon, Ms. Judd. Wait for our notice," one of the officers said."Alright."When Serena had seen the officers out the door, she stopped all business sales in the patisserie. She also took a few ingredient samples to have them tested.Joanna was distressed. "Our ingredients are fine, Serena. What are you worried about?""We can't be too certain," Serena pointed out.Whoever was behind this wouldn't have stirred up this much trouble without laying the groundwork. Serena figured she was better off safe than sorry.She didn't have any connections to ensure a rapid testing of the ingredients, so she we
Too Late for Forgiveness Chapter 433
Jessica waited until Justin left before turning to Lila. "What's your relationship with Mr. Farrow?""I'm indebted to him," Lila said."Look, I don't care how you managed to bewitch Mr. Farrow, but I expect you to do a good job as my assistant. I won't go easy on you just because you're involved with Mr. Farrow, got it?" Jessica warned."Yes. Uh, Ms. Hayes, is there any work you'd like me to do now?" Lila asked."You can start with tidying up my workdesk.""Alright." Lila immediately went over to the desk and got to work.A smile curved Jessica's lips. She might not have been able to boss Serena around, but she doubted Lila was a tough opponent. "When you're done with the workdesk, get me a cup of coffee.""Got it," Lila replied dutifully.Jessica was pleased by Lila's obedience and turned to walk away.While tidying up Jessica's desk, Lila spotted the docket set on one side. It contained a thick tender proposal. She stared at the proposal for a few seconds, then looked away.
Too Late for Forgiveness Chapter 432
After leaving the restaurant, Justin gave Lila a ride back to her place, which she rented. Upon entering the residential area, he remarked, "This neighborhood looks old and run-down. You should move someplace nicer."Lila replied slowly, "I should, but first, I need a new job."When Justin heard this, he was suddenly reminded of something. "Your manager mentioned you were in college, but then you quit halfway and started working at the club because you were in dire straits. Which college did you go to?""I was a student at Nocturna University, the local campus," Lila answered."That's a pretty good university." Justin was a little stunned. This was the first time he'd asked about her private life, and her answer surprised him. After some thought, he offered, "You should go back to college. I'll continue to sponsor you.""Really?" Lila's eyes lit up. "Thank you, Mr. Farrow—""Stop thanking me. You were supposed to have a brilliant life full of experiences, and you shouldn't waste
