Chapter 382

Megan raised her glass and brought it to her lips, but didn't drink. Her eyes were dark and unreadable as she watched Serene down the wine. Serene was happy, excited about taking the money, and was ready to live it up abroad. "Meg, don't worry. Once I've settled abroad, you can come find me." "Okay." Megan set her glass down and smiled. "Why aren't you drinking?" Serene noticed Megan's glass was still full. "Nothing." Megan shook her head. "Mom, I do appreciate you. If everything had gone smoothly, I would have wanted to take care of you and let you enjoy your life." Serene frowned. Megan's sudden words made her uneasy. Megan's expression shifted, a look of hatred in her eyes. "But things didn't go our way. Bethany and the others kept causing trouble, pushing us." "Meg." Serene panicked, "What are you saying? Is it—" Her words were cut short as she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her abdomen. In an instant, she broke out in a cold sweat. Serene slid off the couch, coughing up b