Todos os capítulos de After Eight Years, She Left Me at the Altar for Her First Love: Capítulo 541 - Capítulo 550

Ivy looked to Lucas for help.It was the first time Lucas had ever seen her look this awkward, and he found it strangely endearing.Still, he immediately came to her rescue.“Ives, it’s a gift from Grandma. She wants you to have it, so just accept it.”Lucas could tell that Gina genuinely liked Ivy.The bracelet was simply her way of showing it.And he was more than happy to see the woman he loved being welcomed so warmly by his grandmother.Ivy wasn’t the type to make a fuss over things.Seeing that both of them sincerely wanted her to keep it, she finally relaxed.She had never felt this kind of affection from her own family.She certainly hadn’t expected to find it here.Ivy ran her fingers lightly over the deep green emeralds. They felt smooth and cool beneath her fingertips.Then she lifted her wrist and smiled brightly at Gina.“All right, Grandma. Since it’s from you, I’ll keep it.”Her smile turned playful.“And I’ll take good care of it so I can pass it down t

Kenneth’s punch came fast.But against the man in front of him, it was nothing.Without even setting down the tray, the man caught Kenneth’s fist with his free hand.Then he yanked Kenneth forward and raised a leg, aiming a kick straight at his stomach.“Stop! Don’t hurt him!”A woman’s voice suddenly came from the doorway.The man froze at once.Kenneth reacted quickly, shoving him away and putting several steps between them.That was close.Another second and the guy might have seriously injured him.Kenneth already had plans with that influencer tonight.How was he supposed to enjoy himself if he got hurt?With that thought, he cautiously backed away another couple of steps.“Put the tray down. You can go.”At the woman’s order, the man set the tray on the table, then walked out and closed the door behind him.Only Kenneth and the woman remained.Kenneth finally looked over at her.There was suspicion in his eyes, but not a trace of surprise.Serena stared at him.

Kenneth slowly turned around.One look at Serena told him she hadn’t held back.Her left cheek was already badly swollen.Her eyes were red too, tears shimmering in them without quite falling.Kenneth had to admit, she still looked stunning.If Serena had been any other woman, he probably would have pulled her into his arms and started comforting her by now.But then he remembered everything she had done to Lucas, and whatever sympathy he might have felt disappeared.So what if she was beautiful?That didn’t change anything.Kenneth spoke calmly.“One more.”He had said two slaps, and he meant two.Serena didn’t hesitate this time.She raised her hand and slapped herself hard across the other cheek.Her skin was delicate, and both sides of her face quickly turned red and swollen.The force of the slap had even knocked a few strands of hair loose around her face, leaving her looking disheveled.With red-rimmed eyes, she looked at Kenneth.“Will you hear me out now?”Fo

“Oh?” Kenneth’s interest was piqued. “How exactly does that not matter?”Serena’s expression remained calm.“This would be a marriage of convenience. We’d both get what we want, and feelings wouldn’t have anything to do with it.”She continued matter-of-factly, “If you want to keep seeing other women, that’s your business. I won’t interfere with your private life.”After everything Miles had put her through, Serena was done with love.The only thing she wanted from the rest of her life was a chance to make things up to Lucas and see him happy.Marrying Kenneth was simply a way for her to stay in Jasper City.She didn’t want to be married off somewhere far away.She wanted to stay close to Lucas.And Kenneth happened to be Lucas’s best friend.If she married him, she would have plenty of opportunities to remain in Lucas’s life.From the beginning, Kenneth was only a means to an end.Their marriage would exist on paper and nothing more.So Serena truly didn’t care how many w

Kenneth hesitated.“But Serena’s doing all of this because of you.”Lucas’s expression remained calm.“She may be doing it because of me, but that doesn’t mean I have to let her back into my life.”He looked at Kenneth steadily.“Don’t worry. Even if you marry her, it won’t affect me.”Whatever had once existed between him and Serena was already over.No matter what she did now, it wouldn’t change that.But for Kenneth, this was different.Serena was offering him a real chance to solve the problems he was facing within the Grant family.Why shouldn’t he take advantage of it?Besides, Serena was offering the deal willingly.Neither of them was marrying for love.They were both getting something they wanted out of it.Hearing that, Kenneth finally relaxed.“To be honest, Lucas, I really was tempted by her offer. I was only thinking about turning her down because I didn’t know how you’d feel about it.”He grinned.“But if you really don’t care, then I’m going for it.”Th