The light in Clark’s eyes dimd instantly. Yeah, if she chose to hide, or if she was being held against her will.
Clark couldn’t bear to continue that line of thought.
"However, there is indeed a record of her parents leaving the country about two or three months ago."
Upon hearing Rosemary’s words, Clark imdiately asked, "Where did they go?"
"Lidaria."
Upon hearing this, Clark was uncertain whether to worry or panic. "If Carol isn’t in Lidaria, then their trip is in vain."
Not to ntion, they had never left their small town for most of their lives. Now they were in a foreign country—far away, and completely unfamiliar.
"I have asked people to check their whereabouts. I believe there will be news soon," Rosemary said. Seeing that Clark was in a bad mood, she whispered, "This matter can’t be rushed. There are too many situations involved. You should eat and drink now, and save more energy."
Upon hearing his sister’s comforting words, Clark couldn’t help but feel a warmth in his heart. He wasn’t sure if he’d ever see Carol again, but seeing his sister this understanding and adorable, his heart still ward up, feeling all fuzzy.
Having a sister felt so good.
Why hadn’t he felt this with Serena before?
"Don’t run yourself ragged; eat sothing first."
Clark never thought that his anchor would be his sister now.
Looking at her calm and wise face, it felt as if she could hold up the sky if it were to fall.
It was oddly reassuring.
Rosemary even picked up his fork and served him so dishes.
After Clark had eaten, Rosemary whispered, "I’m going to visit Villa Cascada."
There were still four unidentified people locked up there.
Just as Clark was about to say he’d accompany her, a voice rang out.
"Clark!"
Serena ran over. Seeing Rosemary, she greeted her with a sweet smile as if nothing had happened that morning.
"Clark, I need to talk to you!"
Rosemary glanced at Clark. "I’ll be going first."
"Hold on—" Clark really wanted to go with her, but Serena quickly grabbed his arm, asking with a grin,
"Clark, I’ve been waiting for you all morning! I have sothing to tell you."
Seeing Rosemary’s retreating figure, Clark could only say, "What was that? Tell ."
"I’ve been a bit busy these past few days, haven’t had ti to be with you," Clark said guiltily. Then, turning to the girl beside him, he suddenly rembered sothing. "Oh right, did you go shopping last night?"
Serena had been beating around the bush, wondering how to start the conversation, but Clark took the initiative to ask!
She was secretly delighted but kept a poker face. "Yes, Martha went with ."
"I had sothing urgent last night. Didn’t an to stand you up," Clark explained. Then, turning to his sister, he asked caringly, "Did you find sothing you liked?"
"Yes!" Serena said happily. "There are so many new arrivals this season. They’re so pretty, I couldn’t resist and went a little overboard."
She playfully stuck her tongue out as she said this, showing off her mischievous side.
Clark was quick to ask, "How much did you spend? I’ll transfer the money to you."
"No need for that, Clark! You work so hard. I couldn’t possibly spend your money—I have my own," Serena tried her best to co off as understanding.
But Clark, being the caring brother he was, insisted, "I promised to reimburse you. How much did you spend? Don’t worry, just tell ."
Serena playfully grinned, "I’m not telling you."
"You’re still a student, and I’m already earning money. I should have been the one to take you shopping last night, but sothing ca up," Clark said, feeling guilty about bailing on his sister the previous night. "If you don’t tell , I’ll ask Martha."
"No, don’t ask her!"
Serena quickly tightened her grip on Clark’s arm.
"Clark, you really don’t need to pay. I’m not here to get reimbursed. I just wanted to tell you that I’ve already bought everyone’s Christmas presents, and you’ll be thrilled with yours! But I can’t disclose anything now. I’m here to tell you that you don’t need to get a gift."
"Why not?" Clark asked, puzzled.
"Because over the years, you’ve bought so many things. Maybe you can buy more for Rose now."
Seeing the innocent sparkle in her eyes, Clark softened. "That’s impossible. I couldn’t leave out either of you. You’re both my sisters."
Just then, Martha was passing through the garden. Clark called out to her, "Martha, co over here."
Martha looked utterly confused.
"Last night you went shopping with Serena. How much did she spend?"
Serena hurriedly signaled Martha with her eyes not to say anything.
Clark noticed Serena’s gesture and was touched by her consideration.
"Serena, you bought so much stuff for the Madam, your brother, and Miss Rose. I reckon there’s not much left in your account. Since Clark asked, should I tell him?" Martha’s tone was cautious, as if seeking Serena’s approval.
Serena anxiously signaled Martha again with her eyes not to say anything.
Clark pressed on, "Don’t worry, just tell . How much did she spend?"
"Serena, don’t be mad at . Since Clark asked... it was 2.6 million," Martha finally blurted out.
"Martha!" Serena imdiately let go of Clark’s arm. "Why did you tell him? Didn’t you promise to keep it a secret last night?"
Martha sympathetically said, "Clark won’t bla you. You didn’t waste money. Most of the stuff you bought was for them. You didn’t buy much for yourself."
Martha was lying, though, as Serena had bought 90% of the things for herself.
"But you shouldn’t have told him. Don’t you realize Clark will reimburse ?" Serena was still anxious.
Martha was surprised. "What? He’s reimbursing you?"
Clark pulled out his phone, logged into his mobile bank, and transferred $3 million to Serena’s account.
"You’ve done enough, buying so much for the family. Buy sothing for yourself with the rest," Clark gently suggested.
Upon hearing a notification on her phone, Serena saw an incoming transfer of $3 million and imdiately panicked.
"Clark, why did you transfer so much to ? I don’t want it!"
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