Chapter 12

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.

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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.

everyone in charge of street cleaning would stand there to greet

out among the group with mostly middle-aged women and men in their forties to

arrived at the Sanitation Office.

years old suddenly exclaimed when she saw Serenity.

Although she was wearing sophisticated makeup, she looked ordinary with her round face, narrow

and it took her a while to recognize

Janice looked at Serenity in surprise, “Why are you here? Are you… a sanitation worker?”

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

Many boys in our class liked and chased her, but she didn’t fancy any of them.” Janice spoke

she praised Serenity, the more it contrasted with

she really the top student and the most beautiful

heart. Serenity had been admired by many

the class? Serenity had still ended up

their heads toward her. The people surrounding her had different looks on their faces. It was either looks

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

use of being the prettiest

only lowered her head, signed her name on the record book after returning

words to heart. She’s taking it out on you because she

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

explained. She was truly concerned for Serenity’s sake. “Pete is a nice guy, and he’s well-established in his career too. His parents even bought him

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

your age goes up, it’ll be hard to

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