First Love Only? I Left Him First, Now the CEO Can't Let Go novel Chapter 337

Chapter 337: Chapter 337: Caleb Is Sick

At dusk, the sun was setting in the west.

The lights in the Lockwood family’s old house turned on.

Serena Jennings felt as if it had been a long time since she last returned to this place.

The person who called her here was Lance Lockwood.

Serena initially thought that when she pushed the door open, only Lance Lockwood would be in the living room.

Unexpectedly, Arthur Lockwood, Lilian Young, and even Lucy Warren were all present.

This setup made Serena feel like she was walking into a trial meeting.

She walked in, calm and composed.

Lucy hadn’t seen Serena in a long time and was about to curse the moment she opened her mouth.

In Lucy’s memory, Serena had always been a hardworking and uncomplaining housewife, with a poor background, marrying Caleb Lockwood was reaching above her station.

Clearly, she wasn’t content with reaching above her station, causing divorce drama and affairs, ultimately even forcing Caleb to leave with nothing.

Lucy now couldn’t stand the sight of Serena, even if she wasn’t the daughter-in-law of her family.

However, the curse words were at the tip of her tongue, but Lucy couldn’t voice them.

Serena appeared before them, accompanied by six bodyguards.

Serena was dressed in a black professional suit, with her hair in a bun, looking every bit like the fictional domineering female CEO from a novel.

Lucy really wanted to mock that Serena got the Lockwood Group through a divorce.

Yet, facing Serena’s intimidating presence, she dared not.

Initially, Arthur and Lilian both had unfriendly expressions, but when truly face to face with Serena, both of them showed amicable smiles simultaneously.

"Serena, come, sit down... You must be hungry after the long journey? We’ve specially hired a Michelin chef to prepare a meal just for you."

Lilian’s words left Serena utterly confused.

Did the Lockwood family need something from her?

Or... did the Lockwood family know she was of the Linton bloodline?

Thinking of this, Serena shook her head inwardly.

Probably not...

Even if Caleb guessed her heritage, knowing Caleb’s character, he would never tell Arthur or Lilian.

Besides, even if they knew she was of the Linton bloodline, so what.

The entire Linton family’s assets were currently in the hands of Wendy Linton; if they wanted to curry favor, it would definitely be with Wendy Linton.

After all, Arthur and Lilian had often done such things before.

Serena believed the former possibility was more likely.

"Mrs. Warren, what are you standing there for!" 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Arthur gave Mrs. Warren a look, and she immediately went to move the chair open.

"Madam, oh no, Miss Jennings, please sit."

Mrs. Warren was used to calling Serena "madam," and for a moment forgot to change her words.

"Oh, no need to change it, calling her madam is better."

Lilian’s reaction caused Serena to frown, a sense of foreboding rising in her heart.

Before sitting down, Serena asked, "Where’s Grandpa?"

"The old man is upstairs!"

"Is Grandpa feeling unwell?"

Seeing Serena’s concern for Lance, Arthur and Lilian looked at each other.

"Grandpa’s fine... Serena, you should sit down and eat first."

Serena sat down, opposite Arthur.

The table was filled with delicacies, but Serena had no appetite, only feeling like she was at a feast with ulterior motives.

"Serena, what do you like to eat? Don’t be shy, eat more."

Right after Lilian spoke, Arthur cleared his throat, clearly a sign that she said something wrong.

Once, Lilian was Serena’s mother-in-law.

However, even after three years as in-laws, Lilian had no idea what Serena liked to eat.

When dining at the old house before, Serena was always the one cooking.

She made the dishes everyone else liked to eat.

As for her own preferences, they were never important, and no one cared.

Except for Lance.

"It was Grandpa who called me to come, why isn’t Grandpa coming down to eat?"

"Because..."

Serena saw Lilian hesitating.

"The old man is taking care of Caleb."

The one who answered Serena was Lucy.

Arthur believed that marrying Wendy had become a mere fantasy.

Moreover, given Caleb’s own attitude...

Arthur sighed deeply.

"Serena, have you considered remarrying Caleb?"

"No."

Serena’s response was quick and calm.

Arthur’s proposal didn’t catch her off guard.

Lucy opened her mouth, wishing to scold Serena for being ungrateful.

But before she could speak, Arthur’s look silenced her.

Serena’s resolute attitude seemed to leave no room for negotiation.

Lilian tactfully changed the subject.

"Serena, you should try the tomato abalone... I think it’s not as tasty as when you make it."

Lilian placed an abalone in Serena’s bowl.

"Serena’s cooking skills are regarded throughout the Lockwood family as top-notch, no international chef can compare."

Even Arthur joined in the praise, leaving Serena puzzled.

She had clearly stated that she wouldn’t remarry Caleb.

After eating a few bites, Serena wasn’t full, but she had her fill listening to Arthur and Lilian’s insincere compliments.

"Serena, are you full?"

Arthur asked with a feigned amicable smile.

"Yes, I’m full, thank you for the meal."

Serena stood up and looked upstairs.

"I’d like to go up and see Grandpa if that’s alright."

"That’s fine, of course, fine."

Lilian immediately instructed Mrs. Warren to take Serena upstairs.

Mrs. Warren didn’t lead Serena to the study but instead opened the door to a bedroom for her.

The first thing Serena saw was Lance sitting by the bed.

Her peripheral vision caught sight of someone lying on the bed.