First Love Only? I Left Him First, Now the CEO Can't Let Go novel Chapter 266

Chapter 266: Chapter 266: I Want You

Caleb Lockwood couldn’t help but feel a bit of regret.

He didn’t regret letting Serena Jennings hit him.

He just felt that in Serena’s eyes, maybe his face was his only redeeming feature now. If his face were to be damaged any further, he would have even less chance of winning Serena back.

Serena indeed kept her word and let Caleb into the house.

The house wasn’t large, and the atmosphere was painfully oppressive.

Serena didn’t avoid Caleb, but her sour expression made Caleb’s chest tighten involuntarily.

"Did you go to the civil affairs bureau?"

"I did."

The two cold words from Serena were filled with anger.

Caleb’s hand on the side of his body lightly rubbed his index finger and thumb.

He was torn about how to explain the situation to Serena.

From the start, he never intended to divorce Serena.

He knew Serena liked him.

Not divorcing was originally a way out he left for Serena.

He believed that after divorcing him, Serena would eventually regret it, especially after facing the harsh realities of society.

Unexpectedly...

The one who regretted was him.

This way out also became his way out.

Caleb gazed at Serena, his starry eyes full of affection.

He had thought Serena was like a kite in his hand, one he could release and let drift away.

But anytime he wanted, he could tighten the kite string and pull her back to his side.

These words, he couldn’t say to Serena.

Once said, they’d become another reason for Serena to detest him, but if left unsaid, he couldn’t be sure whether Serena would misunderstand him more negatively.

Serena took a bottle of mineral water out of the fridge.

Caleb saw this and immediately frowned.

"Drinking such cold water is bad for your stomach."

Serena paused for a moment, then gulped down half the bottle.

Caleb’s frown deepened.

The cold water sobered Serena up a bit, clearing her mind.

"Caleb Lockwood..."

She extended her hand towards Caleb.

"Give me the divorce certificate we got in Meridia... The exchange terms are the shares of The Lockwood Group."

Serena’s words were firm and decisive.

Caleb’s response was equally firm.

"I don’t agree."

"What?"

Serena was shocked, "Didn’t you keep the divorce certificate from updating the civil affairs bureau’s system precisely for this day?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she saw Caleb’s face twisted in pain as if he had been punched again.

Honestly, Serena hadn’t expected Caleb to prepare so far ahead to prevent her from seizing The Lockwood Group someday in the future, keeping the divorce certificate as leverage against her.

The room was silent as death.

Serena saw Caleb open his mouth, as if he had a thousand words to say to her, yet nothing came out.

"Caleb Lockwood, I’ve already agreed to give up the shares. What more do you want from me?"

Serena’s tone was somewhat anxious.

"I don’t want the shares."

Caleb shook his head.

"Then what do you want?"

"I want you."

Caleb suddenly stepped forward, extending both hands to lean against the wall, trapping Serena within the strong curve of his arms.

Serena leaned against the wall, with Caleb close at hand before her.

The wall was cold, yet Caleb’s breath was scorching.

Serena could smell a faint, cool fragrance emanating from Caleb.

For a moment, she couldn’t quite tell if it was Caleb’s hormones or just simple cologne.

Caleb stared intently into her eyes, like a beast locking onto its prey, with a strong sense of aggression, but at the same time, the possessive gaze was filled with deep emotion and patience.

Serena was silent for a moment, then let out a cold laugh.

"As if suggesting you didn’t update the civil affairs bureau’s system because you were unwilling to divorce me."

"I really can’t bear the thought of divorcing you."

"Because I’m a perfect housewife and bedmate?"

What lay before him was Serena’s angry face.

But Caleb noticed that Serena’s cheeks seemed redder than before.

Caleb’s heated gaze made Serena feel as though she were on fire.

She never imagined Caleb could be so shameless.

"Get out! You’re not welcome in my home!"

Serena pushed Caleb towards the door, forcefully evicting him.

Even though he was kicked out, a smile bloomed on Caleb’s face.

Because the way Serena pushed him out had an indescribable charm.

With a bang, Serena shut the door, leaving Caleb outside.

Serena let out a long sigh.

Today was arguably the most unlucky day for her.

She thought she had finally severed ties with Caleb, but they weren’t truly divorced.

Not only that, Caleb moved next door to her.

Whether legally or spatially, Caleb became like a sticker she couldn’t peel off no matter how hard she tried.

That night, Serena tossed and turned, her head throbbing.

At that moment, she heard piano music.

The piano music came from next door; it was certainly played by Caleb.

The piece Caleb played was familiar to Serena.

It was Chopin Nocturne—

Her favorite and best-performed piece.

Listening to the melodious and intricate piano music, Serena’s headache subsided, but her heart remained unsettled.

She didn’t understand why Caleb would play this piece.

Back in the juvenile detention center, it was this piece she played for Caleb.

However, Caleb didn’t remember Ellie from the detention center, so he couldn’t possibly recall this piece she played back then.

So it was all just a coincidence.

Serena closed her eyes and unknowingly drifted into sleep.

Next door, as the piece ended, Caleb received a WeChat message from Mr. Miller:

President Lockwood, people from The Wyrmfang Gang are arriving tomorrow.