When Serenity had been in prison, she had been all alone. Lisa had visited her from time to time, encouraged her, and worked hard for her affairs. Otherwise, she might not have gotten out of prison alive. It was Lisa who had supported her during those three difficult years.

‘Lifesaver?’ Thoughts flickered in Jackson’s eyes. Lisa seemed to hold an unusual place in Serenity’s heart. “But isn’t it ridiculous to regard someone as a lifesaver? If your lifesaver abandons you one day, wouldn’t that give you more despair?”

“She won’t,” Serenity spoke with unparalleled certainty and absolute trust in her eyes.

Somehow, Jackson had an uncomfortable feeling because of Serenity’s confidence. It seemed as though he did not want someone else to be worthy of her trust. It was as if she could give everything to that other person.

***

Soon, Serenity had an increase in workload. As the higher authorities were coming to inspect the Sanitation Office over the next few days, some overtime was required.

Fortunately, Jack would prepare the food and wait for her to get home, and this warmed her heart.

Serenity had told Jack not to wait for her and that if she was late, he should eat first. Despite that, he insisted on waiting for her to come home so that they could eat together.

Sometimes, Serenity felt they were like siblings, depending on each other in a shabby and humble rented place. Maybe this was what it felt like to have a younger brother.

Serenity cleaned the streets she was in charge of in the early morning and returned to the Sanitation Office. After putting the tools away, she stood in the empty space in front of the entrance.

The inspectors from the City Council would be arriving in a moment, and everyone in charge of street cleaning would stand there to greet them as it would be convenient for them to report on their work later on.

mostly middle-aged women and men in

inspectors arrived

or twenty-eight years old suddenly exclaimed when she

looked up only to see a lady in a light blue suit. Although she was wearing sophisticated makeup, she looked ordinary with her round face, narrow eyes,

it took her a while to recognize her high school

surprise, “Why

Serenity answered frankly. She did not evade Janice’s probing eyes. After all, she would always meet someone she once knew. Even though she was a little embarrassed, she had to

other?” Janice’s colleague who had come along for the inspection

Lewis. She was the prettiest and top student in our class, always ranked at the top of every exam. Many boys in our class liked and chased

more she praised Serenity, the more it

colleague frowned. “Her? Was she really the top student and the most beautiful

pleasure in her heart. Serenity had been admired by many people in the class. Meanwhile, she was just an ugly duckling. No one

the class? Serenity had still

Serenity’s colleagues turned their heads toward her. The people surrounding her had different looks on their faces. It was either

morning, and a young girl from the tool department asked Serenity curiously, “Serenity, were you

Quinn Fender, another member of the tool department snorted coldly. “What’s the use of being the prettiest and top student? She’s just a sanitation worker now. If she

at Serenity with an awkward look. Serenity only lowered her head, signed her name on

take Quinn’s words to heart. She’s taking it out on you

simply confused. She did not know who Xyla was talking about and what it had to do

and he seems to be interested in you. Doesn’t he usually say hello to you?” Xyla explained. She was truly concerned for Serenity’s sake. “Pete is

shooked her head. “No, thanks. I don’t want to be in a

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