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.

closed his eyes, her voice washing over him and bringing him a sense of peace as the

Getting married…?

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

you keep your promise?”

course!” Serenity firmly

let himself

around Jackson and also went

cheek and forehead. He

snapped open. There seemed to be a hint of affection in his gaze as he looked at her.

“Sis…”

said. “It’s still early, so go back

out of bed to get

it 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. Don’t forget to take your medicine. You need to take it three times a day, so remember to bring

she was done talking, she

was once again left alone. He glanced at the pot on the small table and then buried his head in the spot where she had slept

and he could still feel her body heat lingering

he had started to become attached

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cheap and outdated-looking phone, which was completely unlike his usual style.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

and efficiently obtained

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

Connor blinked repeatedly.

really wasn’t a

was indeed smiling.

the text message

eyes, he caught a glimpse of the

who Jackson

to learn that Jackson had smiled because

woman had already made a place for herself in

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

the answer key, and placed the phone to his

won’t forget to eat it,” Jackson said.

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