Chapter 1016

Serenity had been coming home alone lately, which was fine. On this day, however, Mr. Gomez was the one who had sent her back. The two were staring at each other, and the way he was holding his hand… They looked like a couple!

Connor hoped Lucas and Serenity would quickly separate. God knows what Mr. Valor would do if they stayed like that!

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Serenity walked home with a box of pizza in her hand. She took the key out of her bag and unlocked the door. Just as she was about to get the door and walk in, another hand pushed the door open one step ahead of her.

Startled, Serenity turned around to find Jackson standing behind her.

"When did you come?" Serenity asked in surprise.

Jackson was wearing a thin and light-colored sweater and black trousers. He looked like a charming prince with that handsome face of his, but his grim face and the strange look in his eyes… There was a hint of struggle, displeasure, as well as… menace.

Serenity instinctively felt danger. Jackson seemed very