“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…?

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

keep

Serenity

confirmation, Jackson finally let

carefully tucked the blanket around Jackson and also went to

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 probably no

as she was about to remove her hand, his eyes suddenly snapped open. There seemed to be

“Sis…”

“It’s still early, so go back to sleep for a while

of bed to

when you wake up. Since you had a stomachache last night, eating something light today is better, and soup will be good to settle your stomach.

she was done talking, she

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 the spot where

was still on the bed, and he could still feel her body heat lingering on the blanket she

seemed that he had started

***

phone, which was completely unlike his usual style. To make things even stranger, the

and efficiently obtained a SIM card before handing it

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

Connor blinked repeatedly.

really

Jackson was indeed smiling.

it because of the text

Connor’s eyes, he caught a glimpse of the sender, and

who Jackson called

that Jackson

woman had already made a place for

meeting at Valor Group, Jackson’s phone suddenly rang while everyone was focused on listening to the

and placed the phone to his ear as he listened

it. Yeah, I won’t

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