Chapter 17
"I used to think that way too," Serena said with a smile, "but Summerfield College is not far from home. If I finish school early every day, I can still come back home and spend time with you all. I prefer this kind
of life."
As she spoke, she deliberately hooked her arm around Kenneth's, playfully smiling.
"We've never had to worry about your studies since you were little," Kenneth said kindly.
"What about you, Rose?" Serena held Kenneth's arm and sweetly looked at Rosemary across the table.
"You must have done well in school, right? I forgot to ask, where did you go to school before?"
"Aren't you feeling hot?" Rosemary elegantly wiped her mouth with a napkin and suddenly asked.
Serena was leaning half of her body against Kenneth, which may not have been a problem before, but now it seemed a little inappropriate in front of others.
Kenneth smoothly withdrew his arm, smiling as he said, "Indeed, it's a bit warm. I'll lower the air conditioning."
"Yes."
Serena felt a bit embarrassed, but quickly resumed a nonchalant demeanor, smiling as she said, "Rose, you haven't answered my previous question. How were your grades in the past?"