CHAPTER 688

Serena couldn't help but laugh and ask, "Grandpa, do you really think I'm petty?"

"Of course not, my dear," he reassured her with a smile. "In my eyes, you've always been the sweet and sensible girl, kind and generous to a fault."

Hearing Darren's praise, Serena felt her spirits lift. She glanced at Rosemary, only to find her calmly eating her cereal, not even sparing Serena a sideways look.

A twinge of annoyance pricked Serena's heart. She suspected that Rosemary was playing dumb, seething with jealousy on the inside.

After breakfast was over, Serena wanted to put on a show for her family, but Eunice had taken a phone call and stepped away.

"Rosemary, come to my study, please," Bard called out.

Rosemary was about to text Romeo that it was safe to leave when her uncle called. She nodded and followed him upstairs.

Left alone with Darren in the living room, Serena saw an opportunity.