“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…?

he hadn’t thought about marrying again, but she seemed

you keep

Serenity firmly

let himself drift into

carefully tucked the blanket around

cheek and forehead. He was no

eyes suddenly snapped open. There seemed to be a

“Sis…”

for waking you,” Serenity said. “It’s still early, so go back

got out of bed to get dressed and ready for the

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

was done talking, she hurriedly left

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

still

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watched as his boss pulled out a cheap and outdated-looking phone, which was completely unlike his usual style.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

he quickly pulled himself together and efficiently obtained a SIM card before handing it

after, a notification from the phone rang, and the usually composed man smiled faintly upon

Connor blinked repeatedly.

it really wasn’t

Jackson was indeed smiling.

it because of the

a glimpse of the sender, and the name

who Jackson called that

that Jackson had

already made a place for herself in Jackson’s

Group, Jackson’s

surprised gaze, Jackson pulled out an old-fashioned and cheap phone, pressed the answer key, and placed the phone to his ear as

got it. Yeah, I won’t forget to

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