Chapter 221
Yvonne was momentarily at a loss for words. Everyone in her family just assumed it was Stella’s duty.
She explained, “Spencer, you can’t say it like that. Back then, Stella was part of our family too. She married my brother, so she had her share of responsibility to help out.
“It wasn’t all thanks to her. It was my brother’s own abilities that got the Ashford family back on track.”
Serena was speechless.
She had never expected the Ashford family to be grateful.
But she never thought they’d stoop so low.
Now that it was mentioned, it made her look like she was the one demanding payback.
She looked at Spencer and said, “Spencer, don’t say that anymore. Yvonne’s right. Before the divorce, I was part of their family, so of course I helped out.
“But now I’m no longer part of the Ashford family. If I keep bringing it up, it’ll just make me look petty and unable to move
on.”
“Serena.” Spencer sounded exasperated. Seeing how calm and distant she appeared, he wondered, ‘Is she really so indifferent?‘
“How can you belittle yourself like this? It’s the Ashford family who never appreciated you at all…”
“Spencer, we already know what kind of people they are. That’s all that matters. The past is history now. We can’t turn back time,” Serena said with a gentle smile, cutting him off.
Dylan always cared about appearances. She never tried to claim credit before, and now there’s no need to argue over who was right or wrong.
She smiled and said, “Spencer, everything I did back then was because I wanted to. I never felt bitter about it, so you don’t need to stand up for me. Some things just can’t be explained.”
“If I chose to do something of my own free will, I never regret it.”
Except for that one thing involving her son, which she would regret for the rest of her life, Serena had never once looked back on her decisions with remorse.
“Serena…” Spencer’s heart ached for her. She truly deserved better.
Yvonne let out a laugh. “Stella, at least you know your place.”
Serena just looked at her, staying silent. She could already tell Yvonne’s future was doomed, and there was no way things would end well for her.
Serena thought, ‘A woman full of lies will never have a happy ending!
Dylan’s lips curled into a bitter smile. ‘No wonder Stella hates the Ashford family so much,‘ he thought.
Not a single one of them ever showed her any gratitude.
“Yvonne, since you think you’re so capable and you’re an adult now, from this point on, you’ll be responsible for your own
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expenses. I’m not going to support you anymore. Dylan said.
Yvonne was so shocked that her mind went completely blank.
She stared at Dylan, and he looked dead serious. Her eyes widened in disbelief Dylan was gone grou treating me like this? What did I do wrong? Dylan?”
She looked at him, tears welling up in her eyes.
She just couldn’t understand why Dylan had changed so much.
Dylan’s eyes were hollow as he gazed at Serena’s delicate profile. Under the moonlight, her features looked afross dreamlike. He gave a bitter smile and said. “Stella, never forgive me
With that, he turned and walked away.
Serena had never intended to forgive him.
She glanced at Spencer. “Spencer, I’m heading back. You should get some rest too.”
Spencer held the door open for her, watched her car disappear into the night, and then headed toward his
He had taken only a few steps when Yvonne, who had finally snapped out of her daze, stepped directly in from of hem blocking his path.
Spencer looked at her with narrowed eyes.
Yvonne felt tense under his gaze. Spencer had that dangerous charm. He could joke around and still make people for the threat was lurking beneath the surface. Even when he smiled, there was an intimidating pressure that let others saw.
“Is there something else you want?” Spencer asked coldly, his gaze icy as he looked at her in silence.
Yvonne froze, completely at a loss for words. She absolutely could not mention anything about his feelings for Sel
She looked at Spencer, her eyes filled with sadness and grievance. “Spencer, I’m really upset. Can you stay with me for while?”
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.

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