Chapter 520: Chapter 520: Serena, I Miss You So Much
Serena didn’t respond, but Silas Hawthorne wasn’t upset. Just like last year, he took a photo and posted it online.
Caption: The fallen leaves this year look just like last year’s.
Countless people saw it and felt a bit sad.
After all, last year’s people are not the same as now.
The grand wedding of last year is still remembered by everyone.
The huge cruise ship named after Serena has carried countless passengers over the past year, sailing across various seas.
But its owner has remained in slumber.
The temple on Corvale still has a flourishing stream of incense offerings. In last year’s heavy rain, the figure kneeling every three steps praying to climb the mountain cannot be forgotten by people.
Over the past year, Silas Hawthorne has done many things.
Both the Hawthorne Group and Aeon are running well.
Even though Serena is still asleep, everything that belongs to her, he has been keeping it safe for her.
In March, he ventured to the archipelago at sea once and got some news, but many things still couldn’t be connected.
Perhaps the timing hasn’t matured yet.
Throughout the year, wherever Silas went, he’d take Seraphina with him.
Although Seraphina is just a primary school student, no matter if it’s the Aeon or the Hawthorne Group board meetings, Silas always brings her along.
The purpose is to let everyone know that Seraphina is his and Serena’s daughter, and when Seraphina stands here, she represents Serena.
No matter if it’s a banquet, auction, or mall inspection, Silas would always bring Seraphina along.
It’s not just Silas.
The Lawson Family and Ford Family are both very good to Seraphina.
Jasper Ford, needless to say, has openly stated that he is Serena’s loyal dog and takes great care of Seraphina, buying her all sorts of good things. During Seraphina’s birthday, all artists under his banner sent their blessings, creating a very grand scene, just like a little princess.
Julian Lawson even directly divided some assets under his name to Seraphina, including shares of The Lawson Corporation.
But Seraphina refused.
"I have my own parents." Seraphina said, "Both my mom and dad have left me things."
"These originally belonged to your mom." Julian Lawson said sadly, "When she left the Lawson Family, she took almost nothing."
But Seraphina still shook her head.
"Then I’ll keep it for you." Julian Lawson said, tapping Seraphina’s head, "These things always belonged to you and your mom."
Seraphina remained silent.
"Seraphina, can I be your godfather?" It took Julian Lawson a long time to ask this, "I really like you."
"Mr. Lawson, I have my own parents." Seraphina said looking at Julian Lawson. She sighed, and also glanced at Julian’s leg.
The events during that big fire, Seraphina still remembers.
In that fire, everyone was willing to risk their lives.
Julian Lawson’s leg was injured for them, leaving him disabled for life.
She heard from her dad that there might have been misunderstandings between Mr. Lawson and her mom.
"Mr. Lawson, take good care of yourself. For other matters, you should ask my dad." Seraphina finally said.
Thus, Seraphina became the most dazzling little princess in the whole of Aeston.
Everyone knows, in this city, even if you provoke Silas Hawthorne, Julian Lawson, or the temperamental Jasper Ford, there might be a glimmer of hope, but if you bully Seraphina and make her lose a pearl, they won’t let you off!
Not only in the country, but even Xander Linton, the head of the Linton Family and a giant in Frelia, would rush over to settle scores.
Just because Seraphina is Serena’s daughter.
Perhaps also for this reason, the three giants in Aeston, who used to fight their own battles, now have a tendency to unite.
This year MKK faced external attacks, with its old rival consistently launching assaults. MKK has been actively preparing for battle, both sides with equal exchanges.
While in Aeston, it was MKK being supported, even though the battle was overseas, MKK’s Archie was a friend of Serena’s father.
MKK has always had dealings with The Lawson Corporation and Aeon.
And just like that, a year passed.
Silas Hawthorne looked at the blue sky outside, then lowered his head to gaze at the sleeping Serena.
Throughout the year, except for the days he had to be away, he’d always come here and sleep alongside her.
On the other side of the VIP ward, from once having only a bed, a near-complete study was later moved in.
Silas had already made this place his permanent residence.
"Serena, it’s been a year." he said softly.
Silas gently caressed her face, his eyes filled with sorrow.
"Thinking about this time last year, you were trying on wedding dresses, we were planning the wedding." Silas recalled last year’s events, his eyes slightly red.
"Serena, do you remember?"
He spoke softly: "That day when you came out in the wedding dress, I could hardly breathe."
"Even though you weren’t made up, just doing a walk-through, you were already breathtaking."
"Do you remember? Later we went to that little villa, when everyone was playing around, we snuck off to the cemetery."
Silas held Serena’s hand, looking at the trees swaying in the wind outside the window.
"In front of our fathers’ graves, we bowed and told them we were getting married."
He slightly tugged the corners of his mouth.
On that night last year, he was so full of hope for their wedding.
Even knowing there would be many challenges, he thought they could solve everything, they would have a beautiful future, they would surely live happily ever after.
"I again recall the moon that night, and that big lake."
Back then, they sat there sharing dreams of the future, talking about the plans for Seraphina, along with their ambitions and progress, always repeating things they’ve said before, but never growing tired.
Last year’s wind seems to have gently blown into the present.
"We sat by the lake for a long time, talking endlessly..."
At this point, Silas closed his eyes.
His heart felt waves of tearing pain.
"Serena, you haven’t spoken to me for a year, it’s been a year since you opened your eyes to look at me, since you smiled at me, since you called me ’Silas’."
His voice contained a barely noticeable tremor.
"Serena, I miss you so much."
The wind outside continued to blow, causing the tree branches to sway constantly.
Silas looked at the trees outside, his eyes filled with sorrow.
He didn’t continue speaking, just wallowed in sadness, his heart aching.
It was unclear how much time had passed.
"Knock, knock, knock."
A series of knocks came from the door.
Silas slightly lowered his eyes, composed his emotions, and turned to look at the outside of the door.
"Mr. Hawthorne, everything is ready." Secretary Sawyer stood at the door, somewhat at a loss for words.
Silas nodded and said, "Put it back in the car."
Secretary Sawyer acknowledged and carried everything back downstairs.
Silas sat there a moment longer before calling the caregiver over to keep watch.
"I’ll be back later." Silas said.
When he reached the doorway, he turned back for a final look before heading out for work.
The wind gently blew through, the room filled with silence.
