Old Dreams No Return (Serena) novel Chapter 455

Sleeping With Trouble: My Brother’s Ex-Best Friend 455 Summary

In this chapter, the family gathers around the dinner table, and Aunt tries to calm Grandfather, who is worried about Kay’s future and insists she shouldn’t end up alone like Aunt once did. Aunt reassures him that Emmett and Kay are only trying to get along for a month, and it doesn’t guarantee they will end up together. Deandre and Beckett join in with light teasing and supportive comments, emphasizing the family’s closeness and Kay’s special place in their hearts.

Amidst the warmth and teasing, Kay struggles with her emotions and feels compelled to share a personal memory about a girl named Maggie, who lived in a nearby orphanage and resembled her. Kay hints that Maggie might have been more like a daughter to Aunt than she realized, revealing a deeper, unspoken connection. This confession creates a tense silence, and Emmett appears visibly anxious, worried that Kay might disrupt his plans.

Aunt’s reaction is immediate and telling—she drops her fork in surprise and quickly tries to dismiss Kay’s words with a forced smile, but her discomfort is evident. When Kay continues, expressing regret that her parents didn’t adopt Maggie and that Maggie lost her life, Aunt’s composure breaks, and she sharply tells Kay to stop, showing a rare glimpse of vulnerability and anger.

The chapter ends with Kay apologizing softly and questioning if she has said something wrong or if there is truly a hidden connection between her and Maggie. The family’s atmosphere shifts from playful to uneasy, highlighting the unresolved emotions and secrets beneath the surface.

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Chapter 435

Aunt took a slow, steady breath before speaking, “Dad, have you been drinking? Please don’t say things like that—it’ll only make the kids laugh. Emmett and Kay are just trying to get along for a month. If they don’t manage, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll end up together. After all, I used to be quite impressive, and the boyfriend I found was impressive too. Yet in the end, I was still left all alone.”

Grandfather shook his head, unwilling to accept it. “Kay can’t be like you, no way. I just can’t stand the thought. If you don’t have a man to rely on, I’d feel terrible. I absolutely refuse to let Kay end up like that. And you’re not alone!”

Deandre chimed in with a teasing tone, “Mom, were you drunk just now? Why do you say you’re all alone? The three of us brothers are here with you, and now your own niece is sitting right by your side. I’m afraid in the future we’ll all be helping you take care of grandchildren—it might wear you out!”

Beckett gave a warm smile and added, “Exactly, Mom. Kay will probably be even more devoted to you than a biological daughter. Right, Kay?”

My heart was swirling with mixed emotions, and it wasn’t easy to hold back what I wanted to say. Still, I knew I had to remind everyone. “Stop joking around. I’m my aunt’s niece—how could I ever be compared to a real daughter? But when I was little, I met a girl named Maggie. She lived in an orphanage not far from my grandparents’ home. People always said she looked a lot like me, but now I realize that girl looked more like my aunt’s daughter.”

The room fell completely silent as my words hung in the air. Emmett gripped his cup tightly, his eyes locking onto mine with a nervous edge, clearly worried that I might ruin his carefully laid plans.

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