"Serene, I checked this date. It is the best for getting married," Ivan said as soon as Serene stepped out. He held a notebook in his hand and walked toward her. She glanced at it lightly. Every page was filled with lucky wedding dates. "Serene, I'll take good care of your mother," he said quickly. "You can tell me anything you want." She lifted her eyes and looked straight at him. There was mockery in her gaze. "Ivan, I'll say this one more time," she said coldly. "I am not going to marry you. "Our engagement is off." Ivan felt like a heavy hammer had struck his chest. His breath caught hard. He thought she was just saying it in anger. He had never taken it seriously. "Serene, stop talking like that when you are upset," he said, his voice shaking. His hands would not stop tremb

