Chapter 293

Mom's spirits had improved significantly, and there was a hint of anticipation on her face. "Serena, from now on, we'll be able to live a good life, right?" I held her hand tightly and gave her a reassuring look. "Yes, Mom. Everything will get better." The car Lucas had sent was already waiting downstairs. It was a black Mercedes, and it was parked there so openly that it was hard to miss. The driver got out, helped load some of our luggage into the trunk, and then respectfully opened the door for Mom and me. The car moved smoothly along the wide road, the scenery outside speeding past in a blur. I gazed out the window. A new life was about to begin, but I had no idea what awaited me. It wasn't long before we arrived at the apartment building. The first thing I noticed was the surveillance camera installed at the entrance. The building manager, a warm and friendly woman, helped me carry my things inside as she explained, "The company installed it to ensure employee safety. A whi