Chapter 269

There was a quiet hopelessness in Serena Dawson’s voice, like she didn’t care if death came knocking. She was just… done. Jennifer Edwards stood aside, her face tight with unease, then walked over and gently draped a shawl around Serena’s shoulders. “Ma’am, the wind’s strong out here. You don't want to catch a chill.” “Thanks,” Serena smiled faintly, patting the seat next to her. “Will you sit with me for a bit?” From what Jennifer had just said, Serena figured she might be the only chance left—her one shot at escaping, and the only thing she could use was Jennifer’s conscience. “I'll stay here, but I won’t sit. Whatever you want to talk about, I’m all ears,” Jennifer replied with a kind smile. Serena didn’t push it. For Jennifer, the Quinn family’s rules were gospel. Still, Serena needed to find a way to work around that. She took a deep breath, trying to think things through. Oliver Thompson and Jack Brooks had gone back to the States. After William Thompson passed, Oliver had to ret