Chapter 20

Serenity glanced at the back of her right hand, which Amanda had stepped on earlier today.

“I just bumped into something while sweeping the floor today. It’s nothing serious,” she causally replied, not wanting Jackson to worry.

“Really?” Jackson asked as he looked into Serenity’s eyes intently. “Sis, if someone bullied you, just let me know. I’ll stand up for you.”

He would make those people pay and ensure that no one would dare mess with her in the future.

Serenity’s heart raced for a moment. It felt as if Jackson knew everything.

“I’ll protect myself,” she said.

“But what if you can’t?” Jackson argued.

‘If it really came to that, it’s not like telling Jack would make any difference.’

However, Serenity didn’t voice these thoughts out loud, fearing it would hurt the man’s pride.

me protecting you?” Jackson posed

her.

bit her lips and thought for a

day comes and you find your way in

best to keep

now,

but

simply nodded lightly and

then pulled out a needle and thread to mend them under

stealing glances at the woman who

due to the lack of care and nutrition from her three years in prison as well as the exposure to the current elements. Her skin wasn’t as fair as it looked, and though she looked delicate, a sense of weathered hardness lined her face due

a tranquil and elegant air emanated from her, which was attractive in its own

could never

circle, he rarely saw women mending clothes like this. Many of them would intentionally present themselves as noble, elegant, or even cute to capture his

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such a simple and plain aspect could captivate

uniform and looked up to meet

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