Forced to Marry the Sickly Billionaire-Chapter 17 - Can you peel the shrimps for me, please

By the time everyone in the villa rushed over after hearing the noise, they saw Sylvia dressed in disarray, with Lucas gripping her throat, her face swollen and red.

It seemed she could stop breathing at any second.

After Lucas regained consciousness, the first thing he did was to force Sylvia Lane out of the Shaw Family.

Upon hearing the news, Elena Ryan made a scene without any regard for consequences.

Out of consideration for Elena’s dignity, Master Shaw did not expel Sylvia from the Shaw Family; instead, he arranged for her to study abroad.

Even going so far as to order her not to return to the country for three years, otherwise, the Shaw Family would cut off all support for her.

Being an orphan, Sylvia would be left with nothing if she lost the Shaw Family’s support.

Sensibly, she chose to leave on her own accord.

In Clara’s eyes, Sylvia Lane was a gentle and considerate woman, graceful and dignified.

Even committing such a disgraceful act was because she loved her second cousin too much.

Therefore, when she heard that Lucas Shaw had married an obscure girl, Clara was both angry and furious.

She deliberately brought up Sylvia Lane this morning just to irritate Serena Summers.

After all, no woman could tolerate her husband having an ambiguous relationship with another woman.

But who would have thought, Lucas would publicly expose her!

Not giving Sylvia Lane any face at all!

In the dining room, the atmosphere gradually became tense.

Master Shaw frowned and scolded, “It’s early in the morning, what is all this noise?

If you don’t want to eat, then get out!”

When he turned his head to look at Serena Summers, his face became all smiles again.

“Serena, don’t listen to Clara’s nonsense.”

“You are too thin, you need to eat more.

I hope that next year, I can hold a great-grandchild in my arms.”

Nathaniel Shaw had rarely seen such a pleasant expression on his father’s face towards anyone.

His memories of his father were of stern solemnity, icy and strict.

Seeing his father’s smiling face today and hearing his gentle tone was a rarity for Nathaniel Shaw.

So, he examined Serena a few times more thoroughly, his gaze carrying a touch of scrutiny.

Serena smiled and thanked Master Shaw.

Noticing the dark circles under his eyes, she expressed concern, “Grandpa, did you not rest well last night?

I have some Calming Tea that I can bring you after breakfast.”

Master Shaw’s smiled deepened upon hearing this, “Very good, I appreciate it, Serena.”

Serena waved her hand smilingly, “It’s no trouble.

My husband’s grandfather is my grandfather too!”

Her speech was straightforward and open-hearted.

An undisguised affection.

Many people present frowned, feeling that Serena lacked manners and upbringing.

Elena Ryan was especially troubled.

Seeing Serena’s arm entwined with Lucas’s and not letting go, she frowned deeply, “Don’t speak when eating, don’t speak when lying down; hasn’t the Summers Family taught you any manners?

What do you think the Shaw Family is?”

“Don’t bring your bad habits from before into the Shaw Family!”

Previously, Elena Ryan had always wanted to match Sylvia Lane with Lucas Shaw.

The words that Lucas Shaw just said were clearly a slap in the face for Elena Ryan.

She didn’t dare to question Lucas Shaw, so she could only vent her anger on Serena Summers.

Such an ill-mannered thing, she isn’t fit to be on par with higher standards.

How could Master Shaw and Lucas Shaw take a liking to her!

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the dining room became tense for a moment.

Master Shaw’s smile faded slightly.

“I also spoke just now.

Are you suggesting that I, too, lack manners?

Should this old man ask for your instruction on what constitutes manners?”

Elena Ryan’s heart sank with a “thump,” and she hastily said, “Dad, that’s not what I meant.”

Master Shaw’s demeanor turned cold, his sharp eyes briefly glanced at Elena Ryan, full of warning.

“Serena, you don’t need to be restrained, our Shaw Family doesn’t have so many rules, you can do whatever you want.”

Master Shaw could only hope for Serena Summers to get even closer to Lucas Shaw.

He had watched Lucas Shaw grow up, knowing that the poison in his body gradually caused his gloomy and cold temperament.

Over the years, Lucas Shaw seemed calm and untroubled on the surface, but his heart was very lonely, treating everyone with an indifferent and distant manner.

Yet, deep down, he yearned for someone to care.

It was rare for Lucas Shaw to take the initiative to get close to Serena Summers, willing to accept her, and he even took the initiative to register their marriage at the civil affairs office.

Master Shaw saw this as a development in the right direction.

Elena Ryan didn’t expect Master Shaw to suddenly interrupt her, and her face immediately turned pale.

She opened her mouth, wanting to retort, but someone else beat her to it.

“Auntie, it’s true that I don’t understand the rules.

Perhaps, if I hadn’t gone astray seventeen years ago, I would have understood.”

Mention of seventeen years ago caused Elena Ryan’s expression to change again.

Her chest heaved violently, her fingers trembled as she pointed at Serena Summers, speechless, “You!

You…”

Serena Summers narrowed her eyes and curved her lips into a smile at her.

The girl’s face was pale, smooth, and her curved brows and eyes made her look soft and sweet.

Elena Ryan clenched her teeth, angrily glaring at Serena Summers.

“Husband, eat more vegetables!”

“This tastes good too, I like it!”

“Husband, I want to eat shrimp!”

Serena Summers glanced at a whole plate of shrimp that nobody had touched and stood up to take the plate.

Ignoring Elena Ryan’s shocked and angry gaze, she placed it directly in front of Lucas Shaw.

To deal with this kind of person who loved to talk about rules the most, you have to be as unruly as it gets.

If it were not for the fact that Elena Ryan was Lucas Shaw’s biological mother, she would have surely retorted harshly.

Lucas Shaw, who had not said a word the whole time, looked down and saw a plate of shrimp appear before him.

His gaze lifted to see an endearing and charming face.

Serena Summers hooked his finger, coquettishly saying, “Husband, will you peel them for me, please?”

Lucas Shaw’s gaze lingered on the intertwined pair of fingers, large and small, his sexy Adam’s apple bobbing slightly.

Lowering his gaze, he hid the smile in his eyes and said, “Okay.”

The man’s fingers were white and slender, the knuckles well defined, like a priceless piece of art.

Even when peeling shrimp, he was graceful and distinguished.

There was an indescribable sexiness about it.

Soon, Serena’s bowl had a small mountain of shrimp in it.

Everyone present was dumbfounded.

When Serena made her request, everyone thought that Lucas Shaw would refuse.

But not only did he not refuse, but he also peeled all the shrimp in the plate and put them all into Serena’s bowl.

He even stood up and brought the bowl of sauce from not far away to Serena’s side.

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