Chapter 6 You Bully Me

He lowered his eyelashes, no longer looking at those clear eyes, "No. I just want to tell you, you have the right to change your mind at any time."

Serena Summers blinked, seemingly not understanding the meaning behind Lucas Shaw's words.

"Husband, wait for me."

Suddenly, she had an idea and ran out, clattering in a pair of glossy black pearl shoes.

When she returned, her hands were full of bottles and jars, and a few wooden boxes.

Lucas Shaw coughed weakly and asked, "What are these?"

The smile on Serena's lips deepened, her black and white eyes shining like stars.

She pointed to the bottles on the ground and seriously explained, "These are my dowry! All for you."

Dowry?

Looking at the unidentifiable pile on the ground, Lucas Shaw couldn't help but laugh.

That laugh made his already handsome face even more captivating.

Serena Summers felt her cheeks flush and secretly thought her husband was very good-looking.

He was the most handsome man she had ever seen!

This strengthened her resolve to stay even more.

"These are my private collection, all for you. From now on, what's mine is yours!"

Lucas Shaw watched Serena's earnest face and couldn't help but smile.

Over the years, numerous people had tried to ingratiate themselves with him.

They've sent collectibles, doctors, women.

But this was the first time someone had given him these incomprehensible things.

"What are these?" Lucas Shaw asked curiously.

"Medicine!" Serena Summers proudly pointed to the ground and introduced, "This is for pain relief, this is for mosquito repelling, this is for improving health..."

Serena paused, then picked up a white jade bottle and placed it in Lucas Shaw's hand, "This can temporarily suppress the poison in your body, but I only have five pills. All for you."

Lucas Shaw's expression changed, his eyes narrowly squinted, sharp as a poison-laced blade.

He grabbed Serena's shoulders, his eyes suddenly becoming more sinister, "Who told you I was poisoned?"

Only The Shaw family knew about his poisoning.

This matter pertained to the entire Shaw Family, and Master Shaw had specifically warned him, absolutely not to tell outsiders.

Thus, very few outside knew of his poisoning; how could Serena Summers, a girl with no background, know?

Could it be... she was sent by someone to probe his secrets?

Before Serena Summers could react, she was suddenly grasped forcefully by the shoulders, she whimpered, instinctively trying to break free.

"No, no one told me. I figured it out myself!"

Looking at the man glaring fiercely at her, Serena instantly felt wronged.

Tears, like broken pearls, slid down her cheeks, pitter-pattering.

Mr. White entered with two cups of water and saw this scene, his heart skipping a beat.

Is the young master's poison acting up already?

Seeing Serena Summers' face turning increasingly red, Mr. White broke out in a cold sweat and quickly mustered the courage to intervene.

"Young Master, please don't be impulsive! Let go quickly!"

"Young Master, Miss Summers is about to faint!"

Lucas Shaw's dark eyes shifted slightly, and the sinister expression on his face eased a bit.

He lifted his eyes and met a pair of eyes full of fear and hazy mist.

He came to his senses, realizing what he had just done, and abruptly stepped back, panic flickering in his dark eyes.

It was as if someone had suddenly doused him with a bucket of cold water, sending chills all over his body.

Mr. White promptly went over to check on Serena Summers' injuries.

Upon seeing them, he sharply inhaled a breath of cold air.

At the junction of Serena Summers' white neck and shoulder were several red marks clearly pinched out.

There's still a mark on her jaw.

Her skin was naturally as white and delicate as snow, easily marked.

Lucas Shaw swept his gaze over it, and a twinge of guilt immediately surged in his heart.

He lowered his eyes, his palm still retaining the warmth from the girl's neck.

Finally, he let out a bitter smile.

Those people were right, he was indeed a star of misfortune.

Whoever came close to him, none had a good ending.

Serena Summers hugged her knees, curled up on the cold ground, sobbing intermittently, her eyes full of grievances.

Seeing this, Mr. White's heart swelled with compassion, turning into heartache.

What a sin!

How could our young master lay hands on such a cute and well-behaved young girl?

"Miss Summers, are you alright?"

"Miss Summers, please don't be angry with the young master, he just had a poisoning outburst and lost his reason. Could you please not blame him?"

Lucas Shaw looked at Serena Summers helplessly, his cold tone tinged with a bit of panic, "I'm sorry, please don't cry..."

His pale, dry lips quivered, suddenly feeling a sense of helplessness.

He had never coaxed a girl before.

The stream of tears seemed to pound hard on Lucas Shaw's chest, heavy.

It pressured him, making it hard to breathe.

Serena Summers sniffled, her voice a bit hoarse, "You're abusive towards me!"

A vein throbbed fiercely at Lucas Shaw's temple, he soothed her gently and softly, "I'm sorry, it was all my fault just now. Please stop crying, alright?"

Suddenly changing his tone, he continued, "You've seen it, I get poisoned and can lose control at any moment; during an episode, I can become aggressive towards anyone."

"So... it's not too late for you to back out now."

Even if we are married, we could live separately.

He just thought... it was just picking someone to appease Master Shaw.

Lucas Shaw lowered his eyes, hiding the complex emotions in his eyes.

The poison in his body came from congenital conditions.

Over the years, Master Shaw had employed countless doctors, but none could cure the poison inside him.

When the poison flared up, nobody knew how much pain he endured.

Over time, his temper became increasingly unpredictable.

Having such a gentle and obedient girl like Serena Summers around him was dangerous, she might not even know how she could end up hurt.

The more Lucas Shaw thought about it, the more he felt that getting the marriage certificate was a mistake.

He started to regret, why he had been so impulsive back then.

But to let go...

The moment this thought crossed his mind, a wave of irritability and unease suddenly arose in his heart.

Serena Summers pouted her lips slightly, cautiously approached Lucas Shaw, "Then promise me, you won't bully me again! I'll reluctantly forgive you!"

Seeing Lucas Shaw staring at her with a startled look, Serena Summers smiled brightly, and reached out her little finger, gently hooking the man's drooping finger.

"Hurry up!"

"I'm sorry."

Lucas Shaw lifted his gaze, his deep, dark eyes sparkling with earnestness and determination, "I promise, there won't be a next time."

"Hehe! I knew it, husband, you love me!"

Serena Summers broke into laughter, her delicate brows and eyes curving into tiny crescents.

Lucas Shaw looked into her clear, distinct eyes, his heart which had been calm for twenty-four years stirred like a calm surface suddenly rippled.

A bitter feeling arose deep inside.

"Serena Summers, marrying me might bring you much hardship, are you really not regretting it?"