Lahat ng Kabanata ng Shattered Vows: Silent Revenge.: Kabanata 171 - Kabanata 174

SERENA’S POVIt had been weeks since everything finally settled. I finally had peace of mind. It seems like all the burdens in my heart have been placed away. Especially since it has been weeks since the last court appearance and my son Theodore is still in my care. And weeks since, Samantha had been dragged away in handcuffs, screaming at guards as the judge sentenced her to life imprisonment.I didn’t want to think about any of it anymore. So as not to remind myself of all the pains I had gone through. I just want to be myself and think about normal things like a normal human should do.So when Adrien asked, “Let’s take a walk this weekend....just you and me,” I agreed without hesitation. I needed the breath of fresh air. I needed him. I needed a space outside my regular busy schedule and having one with Adrien was a great choice.It was a quiet afternoon. The sun was warm but not harsh, children were laughing in the park, couples passed us holding hands, and for the first time in a

Serena’s POV The wedding list in my hand was longer than my patience, but Adrien was smiling like choosing centerpieces was the greatest adventure of his life. Every time I glanced at him, he gave me this soft, boyish grin that made my chest warm. “Last store,” he said, tapping his phone. “We pick the fabric samples, and then we’re done for today.” “Thank God,” I murmured, laughing. He nudged my shoulder lightly. “You love it.” I rolled my eyes, but he wasn’t wrong. Planning a wedding with him felt unreal..... like I’d stepped into someone else’s life. A happier version. We walked out of the mall with our bags. He stopped to answer calls, work stuff, so I told him I’d wait in the parking lot. I won’t take long, he mouthed. &ldquo