Chapter 477

Sarah's smile froze in place. What a terrifying man. The room fell silent instantly. Serena gently took Calvin's hand, and her tone was soft and sincere. "Grandpa, it's just that I have some insecurities, and Hugh… he's never been good at relationships. "So, we agreed that before the wedding, we'd stay pure and really take the time to understand each other." Calvin frowned. "Then what about all that affection you two showed before… Was that all just for show?" "It wasn't an act." Serena shook her head. The more she thought about it now, the clearer everything became. Every time she accompanied Hugh to those events, not once did she hesitate or resist. It always felt natural, like she belonged by his side. And Hugh—he always sought her out the moment they arrived. She drank by his side, and he accompanied her to the Jansen residence to back her up. All those scattered memories began to weave together—from the early ground rules they set, to how they now left the door open withou