Chapter 18
Chapter 18
“My daughter doesn’t need a woman who just got out of prison.” Kaclan pinched Seraphina’s chin going close to her, “Be clear of who you are, your presence will only bring shame to my daughter.”
The word shame was like a sharp sword plunging directly into the heart, causing it to bleed profusely. Seraphina’s face turned deathly white, and she stood frozen in a state of self–doubt, unable to speak due to the pain in her throat.
Just as Kaelan had said, she was a woman with a “criminal record” and a cleaner with no status, while Seraphinaana was the daughter of the Winters family. With such a huge disparity in status, would Seraphinaana even recognize her?
When Kaelan saw her pained expression, he let go of his hand in satisfaction.
“Leaving is your best choice. If you insist on staying, your future will not be easy.”
Seraphina tightly tugged at the corner of her clothes. She understood the underlying meaning behind Kaelan’s words and knew the extent of his methods. But in order to see Seraphinaana, she was willing to endure any hardship.
“I’m not leaving. New York City is my home. I’m not going anywhere.”
Kaelan turned around indifferently. He wasn’t angered by Seraphina stubbornness. Instead, he found her attitude foolish.
“Don’t think that by staying in New York City, you’ll be able to see Seraphinaana. Without my permission, don’t even think about approaching my daughter in your life.”
“Kaelan Winters, you’re being unreasonable,” Seraphina panicked and called him by his whole name for the first time with continuing further, “Seraphinaana is my own daughter.”
Kaelan’s sharp gaze pierced through her ears once again which he said four years ago.
“You’re not worthy.”
Those three familiar words hit Seraphina hard, and she almost lost control and cried out.
“What do I need to do to see Seraphinaana? Do you want me to kneel down and beg you?”
With a thud, she knelt on the ground without hesitation, showing extreme humility. “Okay, I’ll kneel, Kaelan Winters. F’ll kneel down and beg you, please let me stay in New York City. I promise not to disrupt Seraphinaana’s life. As long as you allow me to see her occasionally, I’ll be satisfied.”
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Kaelan, with a mind burdened by vexation and agitation, seized her from the ground and pressed her against the wall with an unfathomable expression that mixed grimness and unfeelingness.
“I didn’t let you die in prison. I’ve done my best. If you dare to mention Seraphinaana, I’ll strangle you right now.”
There was a strong hand around her neck, and the threat of danger lingered. The intense pain drained the color from Seraphina Season’s face.
“Strangle me, and Seraphinaana will hate you for the rest of her life.”
Kaelan’s pupils contracted, and his daughter’s innocent voice echoed in his mind. “Dad, where is Mom? I
want Mom!TM
He was suddenly startled and immediately released his grip, Whereas Seraphina slid down the wall and fell to the ground, gasping for breath.
Kaelan hadn’t expected this woman to become even more stubborn after her release from prison. He turned around and noticed the wine bottle on the table. A sneer formed on the corner of his mouth.
“Since you want to stay and suffer, I’ll let you.”
Before Seraphina could comprehend what was happening, the sound of shattering wine bottles and glasses echoed through the private room.
“Come over and clean up. You’re not allowed to use any tools, only your hands.”
Faced with Kaelan’s childish and cruel behavior, Seraphina’s anger was about to explode. In order to force her to leave, he would go to any lengths.
Seraphina endured the grief that filled her chest, fighting back the tears that threatened to fall. She stood up and walked over.
The more aggressive he became, the less she could back down.
Glass shards were scattered everywhere, and it took Seraphina over an hour to pick them up. Her back ached, and her fingers were cut multiple times, blood seeping from the wounds.
After collecting the glass shards, she knelt on the ground and wiped the floor with a rag. She kept her head lowered, ignoring Kaelan’s cold and piercing gaze behind her.
“Seraphina Season, you brought this upon yourself.”
The firm footsteps gradually faded away, Seraphina slowly raised her head. Kaelan’s back was just as ruthless as it had been four years ago.
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Seraphina knew that the days ahead would be challenging, but she didn’t regret her decision tonight.
When manager learned that Seraphina had injured a guest with a wiper, the manager severely scolded
her without discrimination.
The manager did not punish her physically because she was a newcomer, In the end, she was punished by cleaning the toilets for a month and had half a month’s salary deducted.
Seraphina swallowed her anger and didn’t offer any explanations. She silently accepted all the punishments. She couldn’t against him. She didn’t have money to live.
At three in the morning, Seraphina dragged her exhausted body back to the dormitory, took a quick shower, and fell asleep.
After a while, she abruptly opened her eyes and sat up, screaming mixed with tears. Her limbs were
numb, and her forehead was covered in cold sweat.
She had a nightmare. Seraphina dreamed that her father killed her mother, then left New York City with his lover, changing their names to live elsewhere. His lover even gave birth to a child for him, and the three of them were happy.
Tears flowed uncontrollably. Although it was just a dream, it felt like a real event. The more she thought about it, the more terrifying it became.
Seraphina couldn’t calm down for a long time. Under the grip of darkness and fear, she became even more anxious to know her mother’s whereabouts.
During the day, Malena’s Meadow was closed, so Seraphina took the opportunity to visit the former Season family home.
The same middle–aged maid from yesterday answered the door, and her eyebrows slightly furrowed when she saw Seraphina’s face.
“Miss Season, I made it clear yesterday. Why are you still here?”
“Madam, please don’t misunderstand. I’m not here to cause trouble,” Seraphina said gently.
“Then what are you doing here?“, The maid asked with high pitch.
Seraphina felt embarrassed and said, “I can’t contact my family. I wanted to ask if my father mentioned where he would settle down when he sold the house to your young master.”
The maid pondered for a moment. “I’m not sure about that. I’ll have to ask my young master.”
Seraphina felt a glimmer of hope and looked at the maid earnestly. “Madam, I know it’s presumptuous, but is your young master at home now? I’d like to speak with him in person. Is that possible?”
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The maid hesitated for a moment, but seeing Seraphina’s pitiful state, she eventually led her into the
mansion.
The living room was spacious and bright, with a familiar layout. The new owner of the house hadn’t made any renovations; everything was kept as it was.
The moment she stepped inside, Seraphina was overcome with mixed emotions, almost feeling as if she had traveled back four years in time.
Amidst her excitement, an idea sprouted in her mind–to work hard and earn enough money to buy the
house back.
Lost in her thoughts, she didn’t pay attention to the sound of footsteps coming down the stairs.
“Hello, Miss Season, I’m Ethan Grayson.”
Seraphina Season stood up awkwardly. “Hello, Mr. Grayson. I’m sorry, I didn’t hear you coming down the
stairs.”
“It’s alright. Please have a seat,” Ethan Grayson said, his demeanor amicable and unaffected.
In the next moment, as he looked at her face clearly, he was extremely surprised.
“It’s you?”
