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 as the pain diminished.

Getting married…?

he hadn’t thought about marrying again, but

you keep

course!” Serenity

her confirmation, Jackson finally let himself drift into a deep

the blanket around Jackson

and gently touched his cheek and forehead. He

his eyes suddenly snapped open. There seemed to be a hint of affection in his gaze as

“Sis…”

still early, so go back to sleep for a while longer.”

bed to get dressed and ready

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

talking, she hurriedly left

the cramped rental room, Jackson was once again left alone. He glanced at the pot on the small table and then buried

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

to become

***

which was completely unlike his usual style. To make things even stranger, the

quickly pulled himself together and efficiently obtained a SIM

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

Connor blinked repeatedly.

it really wasn’t a

indeed smiling.

because of the text message

of Connor’s eyes, he caught a glimpse of

who Jackson called that

was shocked to learn that Jackson had smiled because of Serenity.

the woman had already made a place

phone suddenly rang while

everyone’s surprised gaze, Jackson pulled out an old-fashioned and cheap phone, pressed the answer key, and placed the phone to

I won’t forget to eat it,” Jackson

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