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.

and bringing him a sense of peace as the pain diminished.

Getting married…?

again, but she

keep your promise?”

Serenity firmly

her confirmation, Jackson finally let himself drift into a

the blanket around Jackson and also went

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

remove her hand, his eyes suddenly snapped open. There seemed to be a

“Sis…”

said. “It’s still early, so go

of bed to get dressed and ready for the day.

when you wake up. Since you had a stomachache last night, eating something light today is better, and soup will be good to

talking, she hurriedly left the room.

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

he could still feel her

to become

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his usual style. To make things even stranger, the man ordered him, “Get

stunned, but he quickly pulled himself together and efficiently obtained a SIM card before

a text message. Soon after, a notification from the phone

Connor blinked repeatedly.

it really wasn’t a

was indeed

it because of the text message

he caught a glimpse of the sender, and the

who Jackson called that was

was shocked to learn that Jackson had smiled

had already made

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

pressed the answer key, and placed the phone to his ear as he listened to someone on the other end

got it. Yeah, I won’t forget

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