All Chapters of Rejected By My Husband: Cherished By My Three Brothers : Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

Serena’s POVThe mansion was quiet when we returned, which was strange considering how loud the world outside had become. The news was full of stories about the shooting in the warehouse, the tragedy involving the Cross family, and the rumors going around about me like smoke that couldn't be shaken off. But inside the Valehart estate, the silence was heavy enough to feel like a judgment on its own.Adrian slammed the front door with a force that made the chandelier tremble above. I hadn’t even taken three steps into the entrance hall before I felt three sets of eyes burning into me. Nathan stood with his jacket still on, his tie loosened as if he had come running. Leo stood stiff by the grand staircase, his hands pressed against the railing as if it steady himself. Adrian didn't say anything at first, but the way his shoulders were tense said enough.Nathan was the first to speak. His voice wasn’t loud, but the disappointment in it cut deeper than anger could. “Serena… what were you

Serena’s POVThe call didn't even last a full minute before I dropped my phone onto the table. My heartbeat was still shaky, and the fear in Damian’s voice lingered in my ears like a bruise that wouldn’t go away. The room felt too bright, too sharp with my brother's attention.“He wants to meet,” I said quietly, rubbing my hands together on my jeans. “Right now.”Adrian’s jaw clenched so hard I could hear his teeth grind. He didn’t turn right away, instead, he just stared at the big digital map that was spread out on the conference table. The map showed every recent attack point and strange event that was connected to Vanessa's syndicate. The red dots had multiplied since the explosion. The danger was growing like wildfire.Nathan closed his laptop, leaning back slowly. His eyes were calm but alert. “Where?”“A parking lot behind the old Starlight Mall. He says it’s safe.” My voice dipped. “And he said it is urgent.”Leo sighed, running a hand through his hair. “Of course it is. That

Serena’s POVThe screen crackled again, the faint static hummed through the cold bunker as Vanessa’s face became clearer. Her smile didn't look like it belonged to a person; it was too big, too calm, like she had been waiting years for this moment.Damian tensed up beside me. I felt the shift in him before I even turned. His breath came shallow, his jaw clenched tight enough to break a tooth. He couldn't take his eyes off the screen.I couldn't either.Vanessa rested her chin on her hand lazily, her eyes glittering with something strange. “You look so confused, Serena,” she cooed, tilting her head. “Like a child discovering the dark for the first time.”I tried to keep my voice calm, but I could feel my body shaking. “Enough with your games, Vanessa. What do you want?”“Oh, sweetheart…” She clicked her tongue slowly. “It’s not about what I want. It’s about what should have been mine.”Damian’s breath hitched; the sound was so sharp it nearly made me flinch. But his eyes stayed glued

Serena’s POVThe house was too quiet when we returned, as if even the walls were trying to understand what had happened. My clothes still smelled of smoke from the explosion, and every step I took stirred the memory of the bunker breaking apart. My brothers walked beside me in tense silence, each one boiling with questions they didn’t know how to ask. My fingers kept brushing against the burned photo in my pocket, the small piece of truth that refused to let my mind rest.Nathan closed the main door behind us with more force than needed, the loud echo shook me. He ran a hand through his hair, pacing from one end of the foyer to the other with heavy steps. Adrian stood still, his arms crossed, eyes sharp as if trying to read every breath I took. Leo stayed closest to me, his presence warm but worried, almost as if he was afraid I would break apart if he stepped away for even a moment.“Sit,” Adrian said, guiding me gently toward the couch. His voice was low and steady, but filled with

Serena’s POVThe sound of Adrian’s voice echoed through the mansion like thunder, shaking every wall, making it hard for me to breathe. His office door slammed so hard that the paintings rattled, and I flinched even from the hallway. Nathan tried to calm him, but the anger that was pouring out of the room couldn't be eased. Leo gently pulled my hand and told me not to go near, but I couldn't move because I already knew why Adrian was so angry, and it was because of me.Adrian’s voice rose again, breaking into something raw. “We lost our whole partnership with Morrell! The biggest one of the quarter!” he thundered. “All because of her! Because of what Vanessa said about her!” My chest tightened until I couldn’t breathe. Nathan murmured something back, but I couldn't hear what he said. My heart pounded painfully as Leo whispered my name, trying to calm me down.The door swung open, and Adrian stormed out, his footsteps hard enough to damage the marble floor. His tie was loosened, his h