“Exactly the same?”
Serina was shocked, lost for words.
It was rare that two persons without connection looked the same, so Marco was likely to be her lost sister.
“Serina, that girl looks very like you, right?”
Serina nodded. “Yes. When I first saw her picture, I thought it was me. But I never cut short hair.”
“Then she must be your sister!” Yolanda said.
Serina had a mixed feeling when she heard it. She was shocked and upset.
“Mom, I want to ask you a question. Why are you so against me being with Derek?”
Serina asked the question she wanted to ask a long time ago.
Yolanda looked at Serina and gently stroked her hair. “Serina, it’s related to his mother.”
“His mother?”
Serina was a little confused.
Yolanda let out a heavy sigh, “This is a long story. Lauren, Derek’s mother, and I were good friends.”
Serina blinked and could not believe her ears.
“Yes, she was my best friend. We lived together and shared with each other until your father appeared. Your grandfather owned a construction company and ran every well. Your father was good-looking, and he often played the guitar. Many girls liked him.”
“I didn’t expect my father was so popular when he was young.”
“I, like other girls, had a crush on him, but I was conserved at the time and didn’t tell anyone. Then one day, Lauren told me that she liked your father.”
“My best friend likes the same guy with me. It’s too dramatic.”
Yolanda glanced at Serina and said, “Yes. I decided not to tell anyone about my feeling and just wrote it in my diary.”
Serina covered her mouth and smiled.
“Lauren and your dad dated for a while. It was said that your dad even brought her to see your grandparents. Unfortunately, your grandparents didn’t like her. They thought she was too calculating, not suitable to be their daughter-in-law.”
“And then?” Serina listened carefully, supporting her chin with her hands.
“Your father continued to be with her for a while. Then they started to quarrel constantly and finally broke up. Your father was a playboy at that time. He read my diary accidentally and began to court me. I refused at first but finally gave in.”
“So, you agreed to be with father, and your friendship with Lauren ended.”
Serina already knew what happened next.
Yolanda nodded, “I explained to Lauren, but she did not listen. She was a stubborn girl with a strong personality. She was not willing to admit she lost to me.”
“Did she take revenge on you?”
“She did one thing that ruined herself. She married a man much older than her. That man was Derek’s father, so she became Derek’s stepmother.”
Serina took a deep breath. “I have heard from Derek’s housekeeper that Lauren was intimate with Rafael, Derek’s sister. They looked like real sisters.”
Yolanda smiled and shook her head, “I have stayed with Lauren for so many years and know her. She is ruthless and hypocritical.”
Serina could not say a word.
“Do you know Rafael and her husband died in a car accident?”
Serina opened her eyes wide and exclaimed, “Mom, you mean…”
Yolanda looked at Serina with complex emotions in her eyes.
“I’m just guessing. I am not sure.”
“It’s impossible! No matter how ruthless she is, she can’t kill Rafael. killing Rafael won’t do her any good!”
Serina still did not want to believe it. She felt it also had to do with Ernest.
“Serina, you are too simple, so I don’t want you to marry into the purple.”
“Am I? I am not, Mom!” Serina laughed dryly.
“Rafael has a son. Her husband is in a high position in the Saint Group. Derek’s father also likes her very much. I heard that not long after the accident, Derek entered the company.”
Serina was frightened; The cold sweat ran down her back. She thought to herself, ‘Was Lauren so merciless?’
“Serina, this is only my guess, but I bet Lauren can do such a thing.”
“No wonder Ernie doesn’t like her.”
“What?”
“Nothing!”
Yolanda sighed, “Lauren hates me for stealing the one she loves deeply. Do you think she will be nice to you if you marry Derek?”
Serina bowed her head.
“I don’t want you to get involved in the power struggle. Lauren is very ambitious, hoping to expand the Saint Group. She certainly wants to choose a family that is helpful to her. Maybe she already has a perfect candidate.”
Serina gazed at Yolanda weirdly. Yolanda was right.
“What’s wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?”
“Nothing, Mom,” Serina said, shaking her head.
“Alright, let’s talk about this later. The most important thing now is to ask Derek about your sister! Let’s go to City Z now,” Yolanda said as she stood up.
“Mom … can you go yourself? I don’t want to see him,” Serina said hesitantly.
“Why not? Even if you want to divorce, you have to talk with him face to face!”
Yolanda insisted, and Serina finally got into the car with back Yolanda. They headed to City Z together.
It was already night when they arrived, so they decided to have a rest. The next morning, they came to the Crystal Palace.
Derek was a little surprised when he saw Serina and Yolanda.
Serina tried to avoid looking at his eyes, her eyes a little red.
In the living room.
It was so quiet.
Serina and Yolanda sat together. Serina secretly glanced at Derek and found he had dark shadows under his eyes.
“Mrs. Norris, what can I do for you?”
Yolanda said coldly, “Derek, I want to ask you if you know a girl named Marco?”
Derek subconsciously looked at Serina, who looked away.
“Yes, I do.”
“So, where is she now?”