Chapter 279

Serena thought she had to keep an eye on things.

Agatha's face fell when Serena interrupted just as Desmond was about to agree.

"Serena, why are you up so early today?" Desmond asked.

"I had to get up early, or you'd be brainwashed. Dad, you promised Mom you'd enjoy your retirement and not get involved in those thankless tasks," Serena reminded him.

Desmond snapped out of it—he had almost been tri