Chapter 8

Two and a half hours later, Serena stepped out of Javerton City Airport and got into the Jansen family's car It was only then that Zach's message came through. "Where are you? Why didn't you go back to the hotel? The courthouse is still open, just head there, I'll be there soon! Serena scoffed, her lips curling into a cold smile. Without hesitation, she blocked Zach on everything. Zach had been waiting for her reply, but after a long time, nothing came. His brow furrowed tightly. Serenahad always responded to his messages instantly. Lately, her temper had been worse than ever. He called her, but the moment the robot voice came on, he fore Serena had blocked him before, but back then, they were still in the honeymoon phase. It was just a playful act after a lovers' quarrel, a way to get him to coher. But now, with Wendy still unconscious, Zach had no patience for such games. Sliding his phone back into his pocket, he dismissed the thought. At most, it would take a couple of days before she added him back. At the Jansen residence in Javerton City, Howard had prepared an elaborate welcome dinner. Though no outsiders were invited, several of the Pansen family's elders were present. Rachel Lloyd stood at the entrance, poised and graceful, her face full of warmth. There wasn't a trace of the cold cruelty beneath her gentle expression. Yet, it was this woman who had pushed Serena into a swimming pool just days after her mother's funeral. She had let her suffer through a high fever for three days, leading to chronic health issues. Serena had nearlydind "Nina, you're finally home. You've been gone for so many years. Your father and I have missed you so much." Rachel reached out, intending to take Serena's hand.. Serena stepped aside, avoiding her touch. "Don't call that. We're not close." With that, she walked straight into the house.. Rachel's smile froze. Standing two steps behind her, Sarah Jansen's face was full of disdain. "You really think you're the heiress of the Jansen family? Acting all high and mighty? What a joy,ke Serenahad just walked past her when she suddenly stopped. Her gaze turned ice-cold as she looked at Sa. She would never forget how her half-sister had stabbed a needle into her thigh over a dozen times while she was burning up with fever, barely clinging to consciousness. Without hesitation, Serena raised her hand and slapped Sarah across the face. It was so sudden that Sarah didn't even hto tto dodge. She hadn't expected it at all. The slap landed squarely on her face, smudging her makeup. Almost instantly, one side of her lace began to swell."You bitch! How dare you hit me?" Sarah screamed, clutching her face as she lunged forward like a madwoman. Serena didn't even flinch. She simply kicked her away. Back when she fled from Javerton City to Yellowbrook City, her body had been so weak that a gust of nd e. Could knock her down. The only thing she had left was her myleiding determination, refusing to bow or admit defeat. So no matter how bitter or unbearable the herbal medicine given to her was, she had taken it all. Every last dose, every last drop, just to make herself stronger, and now, it had finally paid off. Rachel rushed over to help Sarah up, her cries filled with distress and sorrow, "Howard, Sarah, and I welcomed her with kindness, yet she treated us like this! How could she be so cruel?