“I’m staying with you. The mattress is right next to the bed. If you turn your head, you can see me,” Serenity said in response.

“Will you stay with me?” Jackson whispered, not even realizing that a hint of longing had seeped into his eyes.

Serenity bit her lip and hesitated for a moment before she nodded.

“Okay,” she said before dragging the bedding from the mattress and laying down beside him.

Even she was surprised that she had agreed to share a bed with a man. Perhaps it was because in that moment, he had looked like a fragile porcelain doll, and it looked like a gentle touch could shatter him, which gave her a strong urge to protect him.

She turned off the light from where she lay in bed, and Jackson held her hand the entire time.

“Jack, if you still feel any discomfort, just let me know, okay?”

“Okay,” Jackson replied.

Was it because of the medicine? He actually felt much better right now compared to the previous times he had stomach cramps.

Or maybe… it was because of her?

He could feel the warmth of her hand in his.

“Sis, will you always stay with me?” Jackson murmured softly.

“Of course! We can always be there for each other. Even if you get married and start a family in the future, I’ll still be there for you.”

She would always be there as his sister. Despite the fact that they shared no blood relation, she considered the man family.

Jackson slowly closed his eyes, her voice washing over him and bringing him a sense of peace as the pain diminished.

Getting married…?

thought about marrying again, but she seemed

keep your

course!” Serenity firmly

her confirmation, Jackson finally let

the blanket around Jackson and also went to

following morning, when she woke up, Jackson was still sleeping. She reached out and gently touched his cheek and forehead. He was no longer sweating, and his expression seemed peaceful as he slept, indicating he

was about to remove her hand, his eyes suddenly snapped open. There

“Sis…”

Serenity said. “It’s still early, so go back to sleep

out of bed to get

you had a stomachache last night, eating something light today is better, and soup will be good to settle your stomach. Don’t forget to take your medicine. You need to take it three times a day, so remember to

talking, she

cramped rental room, Jackson was once again left alone. He glanced at the pot on the small table and then

could still feel her body heat lingering on the blanket

seemed that he had started to become attached to

***

watched as his boss pulled out a cheap and outdated-looking phone, which was completely unlike his usual style. To make things even stranger, the man ordered him, “Get a SIM

he quickly pulled himself together and

Soon after, a notification from the phone rang,

Connor blinked repeatedly.

really wasn’t

Jackson was indeed smiling.

because of the text message

a glimpse of the sender, and the

who Jackson

that

already made a place for herself in

Valor Group, Jackson’s phone suddenly rang

pulled out an old-fashioned and cheap phone, pressed the answer key, and placed the phone to

won’t forget to

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