Chapter 15

“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.

her voice washing over him and bringing him a sense of peace

Getting married…?

about marrying again, but she seemed to have thought

you keep

Serenity firmly

her confirmation, Jackson finally let himself drift into a deep sleep.

blanket around Jackson

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 a hint of affection in his gaze as

“Sis…”

early, so go back to sleep for a while

out of bed to get dressed and ready for

soup will be good to settle your stomach.

talking, she hurriedly left

left alone. He glanced at the pot on the small table and then buried his head in the spot

he could still feel her body heat lingering on the blanket

he had started to become attached to

***

cheap and outdated-looking phone, which was completely unlike his usual style. To make things even

together and efficiently obtained a SIM card before handing

the SIM card into the old phone and sent a text message. Soon after, a notification from the phone rang, and the usually

Connor blinked repeatedly.

really wasn’t

was indeed smiling.

of the text message

a glimpse of the

person who Jackson called that

to learn that Jackson had smiled because of Serenity.

the woman had already made a

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

everyone’s surprised gaze, Jackson pulled out an old-fashioned and cheap phone, pressed the answer key, and placed the phone to his ear as he listened to someone on the other end of the line.

Yeah, I won’t

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255