She adapted from a life of light to darkness.
Looking at the world with her heart, she was able to peek into the souls of men. Sometimes, humans were scarier than the supernatural.
Serena felt sorry and said, “Medical care and medicine are always evolving and developing. You should get eye surgery if you have the money and when the opportunity arises. You might see the light of day.
again.
“My aunt has never given up on getting me treated. She has brought me to see a lot of ophthalmologists over the years, and she still does.”
Camryn was fortunate to have an aunt who doted on her.
She had three aunts, and only her youngest aunt was closest to her dad and felt bad for Camryn. Her other two aunts were closer to her stepfather as her stepfather was a rich and powerful man who managed Newman Enterprise.
Serena was at a loss for words.
“Don’t feel bad for me. I have been blind for a decade. Darkness is my friend now. I can function normally without a cane in familiar environments.”
Camryn was the one consoling Serena instead.
She helped Serena with an arrangement and wrapped the flowers up. Camryn picked up the bouquet and turned around to hand it to Serena with a smile. She said, “The flowers are ready, Mrs. York. Mr. York will be happy to receive the flowers from you.”
The young couple was getting along better than in the rumors.
Mrs. York was loyal and kind. Camryn prayed that Serena would get the York family’s approval and be happy with Mr. York always.
Camryn had limited knowledge of Serena because her own mother, who was worse than a stepmother, refused to take her to social events and bring her into the wealthy circle because she was blind.
She thought Serena did not have the approval of her in-laws as mentioned by Mrs. Newman. That was why Serena was attending social gatherings with Mrs. Stone instead.
“Thank you.”
Serena thanked Camryn and took the bouquet before asking. “How much do I owe you?”
“It’s free. I can never repay you for the help the last time. It’s only a bouquet. How can I possibly take money from you?”
“Business is business. You paid for these flowers, so you should charge me for them. You should at least break even, even if you don’t want to profit from the bouquet.”
Serena pulled out two hundred bucks.
She recalled Camryn collecting two hundred bucks from Carrie at the Dowlings’.
Serena would not take no for an answer as she put the two hundred bucks in Camryn’s palm. Camryn felt the money with her fingers before pulling one bill and giving it back to Serena. She said, “If you insist, I’ll take half the money.”
Since the girls were not close yet, Serena relented and took back a hundred-dollar bill from Camryn before replying with a grin, “Thank you, Ms. Newman. Your flowers here are beautiful. I’ll be sure to come back for more.”
Camryn beamed. “You’re always welcome. You can call me in advance if you need anything. Just let me know who it is for, and I’ll have the flowers picked out and wrapped up. You can come and collect without waiting.”
Turning on her heel, she went to the cash register. Camryn held onto the table as she got behind the cash register and pulled the drawer to get a box of business cards. She retrieved a business card before making her way back to Serena.
“This is my business card, Mrs. York.”
Serena drew close and took the card. “You can expect a phone call from me when I need your service. Goodbye now, Ms. Newman.”
“Have a nice day, Mrs. York.”
Camryn felt her way out of the cash register and walked out with Serena. With Serena’s footsteps fading into her ride, Camryn waved her hand and silently bade farewell.
Serena put the bouquet on the passenger’s seat, buckled up, and told Camryn, “Ms. Newman, you should go inside.”
Camryn smiled.
She only turned around and returned to her shop when Serena started the engine and drove off.
Several minutes later, Serena’s worthless junk of a car, as Carrie put it, entered York Corporation.
Zack had a lot of cars in the garage. He also gave Serena a new vehicle on Valentine’s Day, but Serena did not accept the gift. Serena did not replace her car even after the couple kissed and made up.
This was the first car Zack had ever given to her, so it meant something to Serena.
That was Zack’s cue to stop getting her car replaced. The type of car she drove did not define her as his wife.
Seen as the savior by all employees of York Corporation, Serena arrived at the CEO’s office without a hitch. The door opened before she knocked on the door. Callum was just leaving with files tucked under his arm. He must have had a discussion with Zack.
Callum could tell that Serena was here to deliver a packed dinner by spotting the flowers in one hand and the food container in the other. Since it was only half an hour until the office hours were over,
Zack could have dinner right away.
He was jealous, to say the least.
Zack and Serena could enjoy their lovey-dovey moment at home. Why did they have to bring it to the office? Callum was tortured every second of the day for being single.
“Serena,” Callum greeted with a smile as his gaze fell on the food container.
“What did you bring for Zack, Serena? Is it heavy? I’ll carry the container for you.”
He then reached out to grab the box when a hand was one step ahead of taking the load from Serena.
Zack took the food from his wife while putting a hand on Callum’s back and giving him a push. Callum was propelled right out of the office.
Pulling his wife into the office, Zack quickly slammed the door behind him.
Callum was left on the other side of the door.
He was speechless.
Rubbing his nose, Callum turned on his heel to walk away and mumbled, “Mr. Chaplin, is your CEO so afraid I’ll steal his food? He pushed me out! He pushed me out of the office!”
Family was nothing in the presence of food.
Callum was forced out of there.
Mr. Chaplin remarked with a smile, “At least you can see that. I won’t bother to knock when the CEO’s wife is here. I let her knock and show herself in. That way, I won’t be a third wheel and get dirty looks from the boss.”
Callum responded, “I only ran into Serena on my way out after a discussion with Zack. She’s my cousin-in-law. I mean, I should at least get to sample when family comes over with food.”
Mr. Chaplin laughed in delight. “That was why Mr. Zack pushed you out of there.”
Only Callum would be so bold to pull such a move. Well, he was family with Zack and Serena after all, and family would not have a falling out over a tiny matter.
Callum pursed her lips. “What’s the big deal? So he has a wife. He acts like none of us can get a wife.”
“You can get yourself a wife who delivers food to you every day too. All the other single men like me will be jealous of you.”
Callum choked. His nana’s chosen wife for him was someone blind. There was no way she could cook for him. It was more like the other way round.
“Mr. Bucham has a glow to him lately with a spring in his step. Love must be beautiful, I guess.”
Callum drew close to Mr. Chaplin and tugged on his tie. “Tell me that when you have a girlfriend too.”
Mr. Chaplin was a single man himself.
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