Chapter 23

“But… you got embarrassed in front of everyone because of me… and William Sanders even…‘

“They did that. It has nothing to do with you, right?”

It did have something to do with her! Janice cried out in her mind. For the first time in her life, she was desperately trying to take the blame for something.

“Well, if that’s all, I need to get back to work,” said Serenity, ignoring Janice’s pained look. She walked past Janice and crossed the road to sweep the other side.

Although she did not know why Janice had come to look for her today, she had no intention of forgiving Janice for what happened that day.

While she was sweeping, a person suddenly appeared in front of her. She looked up and saw that it was Peter Wall.

Peter was blushing slightly. He seemed to be mustering his courage to say something. After some hesitation, he said, “Serenity, Xyla told me that you’re not ready to get into a relationship right now, but… but I’m serious about you. I can wait for you. When… When you’re ready to date someone,

to me.‘

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come

so he added in a hurry, “No, I’m not saying that you have to come to me, I’m just saying that

look for someone more suitable for you. I’m just a sanitation worker. I don’t earn that much and my job has no future. I’m

blushed even harder. “Xyla said you don’t have a boyfriend

nervous expression, she fell silent. From what she could tell, he seemed to really like her, and Xyla

an honest

good husband and a good father, but… when he found out that she was an ex–convict, he would probably stay away

behind her, “Sis, mind introducing

down jacket, black pants and black sneakers he wore were nothing fancy, but they looked really good on

co–worker. What are you doing here, Jack?” asked Serenity.

today, so I came to see you,” said Jack as he held Serenity’s left hand. “Your hand’s a

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exposed to the cold winter wind. Of course

used to it.

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