CEO’s Regret After I Divorced (Serena and Ryan) novel Chapter 390

Chapter 390: Chapter 390 EPILOGUE PART3

Author’s POV

Not a gorgeous cage built on lies, not a carefully packaged stable life, but a place where, no matter how long she left or how lost she was, there would always be someone waiting for her when she turned back.

Zoe stepped forward, hugged her tightly, and said mockingly, "Finally remembered, huh? One more day, and I would’ve considered hiring a private jet to kidnap you home from all over the world."

Serena laughed through her tears, wiping her eyes. "Still so harsh."

"This is my unique way of caring," Zoe raised an eyebrow, then her gaze fell on Rancy beside her, and her expression softened at once. "Come here, let Auntie hug you."

Maya couldn’t wait any longer. She knelt down and pulled Rancy into her arms, crying and laughing at the same time. "I told you! The first time I saw you, I knew you had to be part of our family. Look at those eyebrows, those eyes, that stubbornness—just like your mom when she was little."

Rancy was confused by the praise, but she smiled softly, making everyone laugh.

Not far away, Ryan stood in place, still wearing a thin brace on his shoulder, and Vivian held his hand. The two stood quietly, watching the scene.

Until Serena turned around and looked at him through the crowd.

There was so much in that look.

Apology, tenderness, the calm certainty of finding something lost and never letting go again, and this time, the unwavering resolve to never back down.

Ryan met her gaze and held out his hand slowly.

No rush, no pressure—just a quiet wait.

Just like many years ago, when he’d waited for her at the end of the church aisle, watching her walk toward him step by step.

Serena looked at him for a few seconds, then smiled, took Rancy’s hand, and walked toward him step by step.

The wind lifted the strands of hair by her ears, and the sun fell into her eyes—like a long-overdue sunny day after a prolonged storm.

When she placed her hand in Ryan’s, the man’s fingers closed at once, holding her tightly.

"This time," Serena looked up at him, whispering, "I won’t let go of you again."

Ryan stared at her, a gentle, almost burning smile slowly spreading in his eyes.

"Funny," he leaned down, pressing his forehead gently against hers, "I wasn’t planning on giving you a second chance to try."

Serena laughed at his half-teasing words, her eyes still glistening with unshed tears.

Vivian stood on tiptoes beside them, raised her hand seriously, and said, "Can we go home to celebrate now? I’m hungry, and Rancy promised me we’d have double ice cream today."

"Only a small portion," Ryan immediately regained his fatherly authority.

"A small portion and a half," Rancy bargained in her soft voice.

"See," Zoe stood beside them, smiling meaningfully, "that bargaining streak is pure Blackwood."

Everyone laughed.

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