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.

him and bringing him a

Getting married…?

about marrying again, but she seemed to have thought about it.

you keep

course!” Serenity firmly replied.

let himself drift into

the blanket around Jackson and also went to sleep.

following morning, when she woke up, Jackson was still sleeping. She reached out and gently touched his cheek and forehead. He was no longer sweating, and his expression seemed

she was about to remove her hand, his eyes suddenly snapped open. There seemed to be a hint of

“Sis…”

so go back

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

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 it when you go

talking, she hurriedly left the room.

cramped rental room, Jackson was once again left alone. He glanced at the pot on the small table and then buried his head in the spot where she

still feel her body heat lingering on the blanket she had used.

to become attached to certain

***

cheap and outdated-looking phone, which was completely unlike his usual style.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

he quickly pulled himself together and efficiently obtained a SIM card

text message. Soon after, a notification from the phone rang, and the usually

Connor blinked repeatedly.

wasn’t a mistake.

indeed

of the text

corner of Connor’s eyes, he caught a glimpse of the sender, and the name was ‘Sis’.

only person who Jackson called that was

learn that Jackson had smiled

already made a place for herself in

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

and placed the phone to his ear as he listened to someone on

won’t forget to eat

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