Jocelyn Sterling reluctantly held Claire Keaton’s hand, "Claire, come over and hang out next time!"
Claire Keaton nodded obediently, agreeing with a smile, "Sure, I’ll come by in a few days to scrounge some food!"
"Alright, alright, alright!"
Jocelyn beamed with delight and then glanced at Bianca Everett, speaking deliberately.
"Steven, what are you standing there for? Go take Claire home. It’s so late, it’s not safe for a girl to walk home alone!"
As soon as the words dropped, Steven Everett felt a cold gaze on him from behind.
Steven Everett rubbed his forehead helplessly, wondering what he had done to deserve this!
Hearing his mother’s urging, Steven could only nod, "Alright, I’ll take her right now..."
But before he could finish, a clear and chilly voice interrupted.
"Second brother just got back from the army and he’s very tired. Let him rest!"
With those words, Bianca Everett grabbed her wrist.
"I’ll take you home!"
This action unexpectedly carried a hint of claiming ownership.
Seeing this scene, Jocelyn smiled knowingly.
Looks like she’ll have another daughter-in-law soon!
Watching Claire Keaton, who was unusually quiet along the way, Bianca Everett pressed her thin lips and couldn’t help teasing.
"Disappointed it’s not second brother taking you?"
Seeing his tense jaw, Claire Keaton’s smile deepened, teasing, "I’m just wondering, are you jealous?"
Bianca Everett bristled instantly, his pale earlobes turning crimson.
"Why would I be jealous! Don’t overthink, I... I have no feelings for you!"
Claire Keaton’s slender fingers couldn’t resist brushing against his flushed face, her tone languid and teasing.
"Then why is your face red?"
Early the next morning.
Damian Quinn woke up habitually, ready to go downstairs to make breakfast for the young girl.
He moved so lightly, fearing to wake the still sleeping girl.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he opened the door, he ran into Elliot Everett.
Damian Quinn paused for a few seconds, then greeted him.
"Good morning, big brother."
Elliot Everett, who had a habit of getting up early to exercise, nodded and was ready to head downstairs.
But just as he took a step, Elliot realized and turned back with clenched teeth and a glaring look.
"Why did you come out of Serena’s room?"
"It can’t be what I’m thinking, right?"
Elliot’s slightly trembling voice rang out.
Damian Quinn’s thin lips pressed together slightly, and he coughed lightly, "It’s exactly what you’re thinking."
Even as calm and collected as Elliot was, he couldn’t help but curse.
Just as Elliot’s fist was about to land on Damian, a sweet and clear voice interrupted.
Serena Everett, wearing a white nightgown, hurried out, clearly woken by their noise.
"Baby, did we wake you?"
Damian Quinn raised his hand, gently brushing away the strands of hair from her forehead, lowering his voice to soothe her.
"Go back to sleep for a while. I’ll wake you up for breakfast."
Serena said nothing, scanning him up and down, relieved only when she confirmed he hadn’t been hit.
He’s still injured... can’t let his injuries worsen!
Seeing his precious sister so worried about Damian, Elliot couldn’t help but feel a twinge of jealousy, "Serena, I didn’t hit him!"
Serena helplessly curved her red lips, "I know, big brother."
Right now he hasn’t hit him, but if she had come out a moment later, her brother’s fist would definitely have landed on him!
Seeing his precious sister defending him so fiercely, Elliot didn’t dare make a move against Damian and could only suppress the boiling anger within, glaring at him viciously.
Next time I’ll settle the score with this old beast!!!
But when he looked at Serena, he reverted to his usual gentle self.
"Serena, go back to sleep. Big brother won’t disturb your rest!"
Elliot had just gone downstairs when the certain man began to complain.
"Big brother just glared at me, he seemed angry!"
Damian Quinn innocently lowered his head, those captivating peach blossom eyes lazily half-closed, enchanting like a demon.
"Maybe I should let big brother hit me a few times to vent his anger?"
These mischievous words would probably cause big brother to spit blood if he heard them...
Serena’s eyes held even more helplessness as she stared at him, pursing her red lips.
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"I’ll go make breakfast. You sleep a little longer?"
Serena shook her head, "No, I won’t sleep."
Right now, she just wanted to get to the laboratory as quickly as possible!
Knowing the young girl was eager to go to the lab, Damian didn’t say more, "Alright, then go wash up. I’ll make breakfast, and after we eat, we’ll head to the lab."
Serena nodded, "Okay."