'Serenity Lewis. This woman... how could she not be Mr. Valor's weakness?' Walter thought as a surge of inexplicable emotion hit him. When Master Zack was still alive, he feared that the Valor family might fall because of Mr. Valor's weakness one day. Mr. Valor's enemies might exploit his weakness, leading to the family's downfall. That was why Master Zack had left his last words and ordered Walter to get rid of Serenity.Serenity's determination was what made Walter change his mind five years ago. Five years ago, Serenity had sacrificed herself to save Mr. Valor during a life-and-death situation. Five years later, the woman was still the same as before.Upon hearing her words, Jackson had a heavy feeling in his chest, suffocating him. He tightened his grip around her arm, shouting, "Even if anyone tries to use you to threaten me, you must never sacrifice yourself! Do you hear me?!" Serenity looked at Jackson but did not answer him the way he wanted."Serenity!" Jackson raised his
Serenity woke up and found herself in the hospital with Jackson by her side. "Why am I here?""You passed out. I brought you to the hospital just in case. I had the doctor check on you, and it's nothing serious," Jackson explained.Serenity stiffened. As the memories of before she fainted flooded into her mind, she instantly burst into tears. Serenity threw her arms around Jackson, hugging him tightly. "Jack, what do I do? That child! The child is gone! Gone!" she cried out, choking with sobs. Jackson wrapped his arms around Serenity, her body shaking as she sobbed. "What Walter said may not be true. If the child is gone, why didn't he just tell us where the child was buried? He'd rather let the police detain him than tell us where the child is!" Jackson said, still puzzled by Walter's decision. Jackson intuitively believed that the child was still alive. But if the child was alive, what was Walter's purpose in hiding it?"N-Not true?" Serenity muttered and finally stopped c
Serenity thought about her other child, and somehow, Caden, the little boy she had met at the playground during the day, appeared in her mind.Although about the same age as Jacqueline and Micah, Caden was going through a tough time in his foster family. Serenity wondered what would happen to Caden after the fight earlier."What's wrong? Something on your mind?" Jackson's voice rang in her ears."I'm thinking about the boy I saw in the restaurant. The boy who injured someone in the play area earlier. I wonder if his family was angry. Will they reprimand him for fighting?""Hm? Worried about that boy?" Jackson asked."Yeah." Serenity nodded. "Maybe it was the look on the child's face. He reminded me of how you were when I first met you. I'm just a little concerned about the boy.""Like me?" Jackson arched an eyebrow."Maybe it was his eyes and expression. The look on that boy with his empty eyes did not look like it should be a kid's expression. He cares a lot about his sister. I
"Ms. Scott, this is regarding your request to investigate Serenity Lewis's life in Latveria for the last five years. We've completed the investigation. I'm sure you'll be pleased with the results, but there's an additional fee." A man's voice spoke to Gwen on the phone.Gwen was relieved to hear that the investigation had come to fruition, but her mood immediately soured at the man's demand. "What, you need more money?" "When you requested the investigation, you didn't mention that she's the current Mrs. Valor, Jackson Valor's wife! I'm already taking a huge risk by giving you this information. You've only paid that much money, which isn't enough."Gwen grew resentful. That much money… But she had already paid 45 thousand dollars! Hiding her spite, she asked the man, "How much do you want?""750 thousand dollars," the man demanded.Gwen almost cursed out loud. 750 thousand dollars! That was extortion!"Do you think the information you're giving me is worth 750 thousand dollars?
Walter was detained in the detention center, and the Valor family would be suing him for what happened to the child. Although Walter might go to court because of the child's matter, he could always deny it. Serenity knew it would be hard to convict Walter without a chain of evidence, especially when they could not mention the incident of her crash into the sea. It was unlikely to punish Walter unless the Valor family found something else! Walter had been with Master Zack for years, after all. He must have done something else, not clean from sin. Serenity went to the detention center to meet Walter alone this time. When Walter saw her, he only said, "Don't bother asking. Whatever you're asking, I can't tell you anything. ""I came to say thanks," Serenity said."What? Thanks?" Walter seemed surprised."Thank you for saving me. I hate you, but I guess you're the one who saved me. You're the one who caused my tragedy. If not for you, I wouldn't have been separated from Jack for f
When Serenity left the detention center, it was still early. She had two hours before picking up the children from the kindergarten, so she went to meet Clara.As Serenity approached Clara's store, she noticed the same black car she had seen last time. Parked in the dark corner just like last time, the man sitting inside had a good view of Clara's store. Serenity immediately recognized Wilson's car. Wilson had not dated in years. He had moved half the Birch Group to Solaria, and Serenity knew it was all for Clara. Some broken things could be mended, but not Clara and Wilson's broken relationship. If Wilson had not pushed Clara over the edge, causing all her misery, he could have been with Clara long ago. Serenity came to the store and saw Clara busy braiding some handsome bracelets. Serenity remembered making a bracelet like this as a child. She would turn ropes of different colors into bracelets. It had been quite popular among girls in her generation."Clara, why are you making
"Adopted?""Yeah, that family is quite complicated. The man remarried another woman after his wife died. The man has a daughter with his late wife and a son with his new wife. Later, he suddenly adopted a child, which is strange. He already has two children, but he adopted another child who's not blood-related," Clara said.Many people in the neighborhood knew the family's history. Clara had lived in the area for years, so she knew. Serenity's heart ached for Caden again. Was Caden not blood-related to his current family? He must be living a hard life in the family. Without his sister's protection, he might get kicked out of the family.What would he do if they abandoned him? Where could he go? An orphanage? Then wait for the next family to adopt him?Finding a good home for Caden would take a lot of work. Those looking for adoption would prefer a younger child. Caden was already old enough to remember things. On top of that, he was not very likable."I'm gonna check on the boy
Serenity stayed a little longer, accompanying the boy until it was almost time to pick up Micah and Jackie from kindergarten. When Serenity was about to leave, she told Caden, "Caden, I'm leaving. I'll see you again, okay?"The little boy simply ignored Serenity, almost as if he had never heard her.Serenity's expression changed, and her eyes dimmed. The child's reaction stung her a little bit. She felt a slight aching pain in her chest. It was like she was being forcibly separated from someone she should have been close to. The accompanying thought brought a sardonic smile to her lips. 'What was wrong with her?' She wondered. Caden was just a child she had met. She was a little saddened by the child's story, but it was strange she felt pain because of the child's attitude toward her!Calming herself, Serenity left the child and returned to Clara's store."Hey, what's wrong? You seem pretty concerned about the kid," Clara said, curious as to why Serenity had stayed so long with t