CHAPTER 685

Half an hour later.

Serena heard the sound of a car outside and dashed out to see. Sure enough, her aunt and the rest of the family had returned.

Darren sat in his wheelchair, with Rosemary pushing it forward, while Bard held Eunice's hand.

Witnessing this scene, Serena suddenly felt like they were truly a family.

"Grandpa, Uncle Bard, Aunt Eunice, Rose. You're finally back!" Serena beamed. "I've been waiting for what felt like an eternity, and now you're here!"

"Why are you still up? It's late. You should be resting," Bard chided gently upon seeing her in a thin nightgown. "Come inside. It's cold out here."

Serena had purposefully shed her thick, warm robe for the flimsy nightgown, all to gain a bit of sympathy from her family.

Seeing her plan had worked, she chuckled. "I'm fine. You all must be exhausted after such a long night. Rose, let me help you with something."