Chapter 519: Chapter 519: The Fallen Leaf Bouquet Is Still the Same as Last Year’s
Spring, summer, autumn, winter.
The seasons change.
A year has passed just like that.
Many things happened over the course of this year.
For example, Aether experienced rapid growth, achieving breakthroughs time and again, and gradually expanding in scale.
Justin Jennings’s startup company is also developing in a positive direction. On the latest visit to meet Bianca Lynch’s parents, he already gained the approval of the Lynch Family, and Bianca Lynch is on the brink of a promotion due to her improved work capabilities.
Though Bianca Lynch is the dean’s daughter, promotions still have to follow proper procedures.
Both sides have been busy recently, so the engagement has to be postponed.
Ethan Lynch has been traveling back and forth between the country and Cygnus, tackling a difficult medical problem. He recently developed a mutual admiration with a female researcher from Cygnus, showing signs of further collaboration.
Jasper Ford and Gigi Sutton are already engaged, a decision made a long time ago, though it’s a pity that Serena couldn’t attend.
Crystal, this veteran under Ford Entertainment, is still working excellently, with many friends who share her interests.
Notably, because of Serena’s severe injury, Alexander Ford has mocked Jasper Ford several times, saying that without Serena as his strong backing, he would inevitably fail.
Jasper Ford submitted evidence of Alexander Ford and Vera Hansen manipulating the stock market.
But Old Master Ford intervened and stopped it halfway.
They convened a family meeting in the middle.
"There’s no need for the family to fall apart like this," Old Master Ford said that day, tossing the document onto Alexander Ford.
"Second, you lost," Old Master Ford stated, then allocated some things to Alexander Ford, saying, "From now on, don’t cause trouble. These things are my allocations to you. Guard them well, and it will be enough for your later life. If you want more, go and fight for it yourself."
After speaking, he looked at Jasper Ford: "What do you think, third?"
Jasper Ford had no objection.
Actually, he knew all along that this would be the result.
With the Ford Family’s ways and the old master’s can’t-turn-a-blind-eye attitude, even if Alexander Ford was caught, it would only result in a fine, not actual imprisonment.
Now, the old master directly ousted Alexander Ford, which was unexpected for Jasper Ford.
Although Alexander Ford was somewhat dissatisfied, Old Master Ford plainly said that if he was unwilling, he would not receive any of these things now.
He could only leave dejectedly.
All these industries are overseas, which means Alexander Ford won’t likely come back to make trouble.
Alexander Ford gave Jasper Ford a hard glare as he left.
Jasper Ford rolled his eyes back at him.
The day Alexander Ford left, he left with harsh words: "Third, without Serena as a crutch, I don’t believe you can take on the eldest!"
Jasper Ford simply smiled and waved goodbye, saying: "Second brother, you should just go and manage the family’s overseas assets well; you don’t need to worry about my matters."
In the end, Alexander Ford boarded the plane, furious.
Jasper Ford held Gigi Sutton’s hand and went home together.
"I wonder when Serena will wake up." They exchanged a glance, both feeling a sense of sadness.
The Lawson Family also experienced a few changes this year.
Firstly, Julian Lawson’s position as the president was temporarily taken over by his father Samuel Langdon due to Julian’s prison term. Although the stock price plummeted for a while, the strong performance of The Lawson Corporation’s products led to a recovery over the year.
Julian Lawson’s sentence was short, and due to a significant physical disability, he was released for medical treatment. Recently, his sentence ended, and he regained his freedom. Samuel Langdon returned to oversee overseas affairs, and Julian Lawson resumed his role as president of The Lawson Corporation.
This year, Julian Lawson underwent numerous large and small surgeries, but his leg could not fully recover.
His right leg sustained a minor injury and has mostly healed, but his left leg remains disabled, particularly painful on rainy days.
He usually needs to either sit in a wheelchair or use a crutch. Although his movements are slow and he has mobility issues, he can still manage daily life.
Treatment reached its limits, and Julian has accepted it.
It’s just that every time his leg hurts, he can’t help but deeply miss Serena.
Isla Lawson has done a lot for The Lawson Corporation this year. Not only did she mitigate the previous impacts and losses to the company, but her abilities were also evident to all. Now she truly represents the title of Miss Lawson, rather than merely relying on her surname to intimidate others.
She and Xander Linton have become friends. Having let go of their past obsessions, both are now shining in their respective careers.
Isla continues to manage affairs in Frelia. They occasionally have meals together or open a bottle of the wine named "Longing," discussing their current situations and when Serena might wake up.
The situation with the Hawthorne Family is also improving.
June Hawthorne is fully focused on advancing her career, and the latest quarterly project has been highly praised. Orion Hawthorne is busy interacting among various families, forming a love-hate relationship with the Chaucer Family’s second young lady, filled with bickering.
Clara Huxley, who had always been very guilty, has slowly come to terms with it through counseling. Recently, she’s been taking Sheila Jenkins to taste good food and do beauty treatments frequently.
Sheila Jenkins has never quite recovered. She has always wanted to wait for Serena to wake up.
Reflecting on her past actions, she’s filled with regret and refuses to leave Serena’s side, once even fainting. It took Clara’s efforts to distract her by pulling her into various activities to see some improvement, though she still often feels melancholy.
Seraphina turned a year older.
When going through the adoption process, Seraphina was just about to turn five. But due to a congenital illness and life in the welfare center, she appeared younger. Since adoption, over a year has passed, and now she’s six years old.
Thanks to good care and surgery, she is now like a normal child.
At her sixth birthday celebration, many came to celebrate Seraphina’s birthday.
As Seraphina closed her eyes to make a wish, she silently said in her heart: "My birthday wish is for my mom, Serena, to wake up soon."
Serena remained in a deep sleep.
Silas Hawthorne looked at Serena, lying on the hospital bed.
Tomorrow marks the anniversary of their wedding.
Recently, many leaves have fallen from the tree outside, reminding him of the time they made a leaf bouquet with Seraphina.
He went out to collect some leaves, now arranging them together.
Just as they once did.
The entire ward was silent.
Once he finished arranging the leaves, he looked around, adjusted them, and then showed them to her.
"Isn’t it beautiful?" he said, "Doesn’t it look just like the one we made last year?"
