The Old Man swallowed hard, taking a huge gulp of liquor to suppress the rising emotion. He smiled. "What are you thanking me for? Your grandmother's request was enough to keep us busy for a lifetime."
Serena smiled, her intoxicated eyes a little red, but her lips were curved upward.
"Alright, hurry back," the Old Man waved, sitting back down in front of the tombstone.
Just as Nicholas stepped forward, the Old Man called out. "Kid, treat her well. She's our precious treasure. If you dare mistreat her, these old bones can still throw a punch."
Nicholas turned back and nodded solemnly. "I'll remember that."
The Old Man waved again. Nicholas carried Serena into the night.
After they left, the Old Man raised his jar to the tombstone and took another drink. "Aria, you raised a wonderful girl."
...
The night grew heavier.
Nicholas's car parked in front of the Blackwood estate. He got out and scooped the sleeping Serena from the passenger seat. She nestled against his chest, her breathing even, seemingly asleep.
But her eyelashes fluttered occasionally, as if she hadn't completely fallen into a deep sleep.
As soon as he walked into the foyer, he ran straight into Brianna Blackwood, who was coming downstairs in her pajamas for a glass of water.
Seeing who it was, her eyes widened.
"Nicholas?!" Brianna covered her mouth, gasping in a hushed whisper. "You finally lost your mind trying to pursue her? Have you gone completely psycho? You actually kidnapped her?!"
Nicholas shot her a look.
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