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.

voice washing over him and bringing him a sense of

Getting married…?

thought about marrying again, but she seemed

keep

course!” Serenity

finally let himself drift into a deep sleep.

blanket around Jackson and also went to sleep.

Jackson was still sleeping. She reached out and gently touched his cheek and forehead. He was no longer sweating, and his expression seemed peaceful

remove her hand, his eyes suddenly snapped open. There seemed to be a hint of affection in his gaze as he looked

“Sis…”

waking you,” Serenity said. “It’s still early, so go back to sleep for a while longer.”

got out of bed to get

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

was done talking, she hurriedly left the room.

He glanced at the pot on the small table and then buried

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

had started to become attached to certain

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his usual style. To make things even stranger,

himself together and efficiently

then slipped the SIM card into the old phone and sent a text message. Soon after, a

Connor blinked repeatedly.

it really wasn’t

was indeed

because of the text

of Connor’s eyes, he caught a glimpse of the sender,

Jackson

shocked to learn that Jackson had smiled because

it possible that the woman had already made

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

and cheap phone, pressed the answer key, and placed

won’t forget to

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