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.

his eyes, her voice washing over him and bringing him a

Getting married…?

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

keep your promise?”

course!” Serenity firmly

confirmation, Jackson finally let himself drift into

carefully tucked the blanket around Jackson

his cheek and forehead. He was no longer sweating, and his expression seemed peaceful as he slept,

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

“Sis…”

still early, so go back to sleep for a while

she spoke, she quickly got out of bed to get dressed and ready

night, eating something light today is better, and soup will be good to settle your stomach. Don’t

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 last night.

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

to become attached to certain

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and outdated-looking phone, which was completely unlike his usual style. To make things even stranger, the man ordered him, “Get a SIM card.

together and efficiently obtained a SIM card before handing it over.

Soon after, a notification from the phone rang, and the usually composed man smiled faintly upon reading the message.

Connor blinked repeatedly.

wasn’t a

was indeed

it because of the text message he

caught a glimpse of

who Jackson

shocked to learn that Jackson

made

the afternoon, during a higher management meeting at Valor Group, Jackson’s phone suddenly rang while everyone was focused

Jackson pulled out an old-fashioned and cheap phone, pressed the answer key, and placed the phone to his ear as he

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

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