Serenity was stunned. She knew her son had a gift for computers – Jackson had mentioned that despite his young age, he was just as skilled as adults in computer operations – but this surely exceeded even adult skills.Micah raised his chin proudly. His eyes, which resembled Jackson's, looked at Serenity with anticipation, as if awaiting praise.Serenity naturally didn't disappoint her son. After finally regaining her composure from the initial shock, she tousled her son's hair and showered him with praises.Micah was satisfied.Serenity wasn't surprised by Gwen's attempt to frame her, given Gwen's longstanding hostility towards her. The police took both Gwen and Lark back to the police station for questioning. Since Serenity was the victim, she had to go to the police station to give her statement too. Jackson naturally said he would go with her.Serenity had the bodyguards take her two children and Anna back to the Valor Residence.Since her mother was taken away by the police,
The boy stared silently at his hands as swirling thoughts filled his mind. The girl who played the piano earlier, she said her name was Jacqueline, and she also said she wanted to play the piano with him. If they played the piano together, would playing the piano... become fun?"Did you enjoy yourself today?" the woman who was driving asked."It was okay," the little boy said flatly. Typically, his answer would have been "not really," so "it was okay" spoke volumes."Is that so?" The woman's lips twitched with a faint smile. "Mommy's happy too."Running into old acquaintances again and seeing that they were living happily was indeed something to be happy about. The happier they were now, the more miserable they would be when they were to lose everything in the future.There's no reason only she had to live like a rat that can't see the light of day, while that b*tch Serenity lived so well."Fred, do you like the girl who played the piano with you just now?" the woman asked.The
Just as the words were about to spill out of her throat, a person emerged from the nearby restroom. It was Serenity! Gwen saw Jackson's gaze shift towards Serenity, and in an instant, his eyes, which were originally cold and fierce, transformed into tender warmth. If this man cared not for the Valor family's reputation, could it be that the only thing he cared about was Serenity?!Gwen's heart sank as the female police officer urged her on, "Hurry up! Don't waste time!" Gwen resumed walking, while Serenity approached from the other side. As Serenity moved closer, Gwen's resentment grew stronger. She blamed Serenity for what happened to her. If it weren't for Serenity... If she never existed...The moment they brushed past each other, Gwen mustered all her strength and forcefully bumped into Serenity."Ah!" Serenity, caught off guard, stumbled. There was an open window next to her. Due to the force of the collision, Serenity's body tilted sideways, falling towards the window. Gwen
As the officer spoke, Jackson strode to Gwen and grabbed her collar fiercely. "How dare you..." he said."Why wouldn't I dare?" Gwen laughed, all restraint cast off. "Jackson Valor, you think I'm just a parasite, don't you? You think I can't do anything without your permission!"Jackson's eyes narrowed, his gaze turning colder."I hate her! I wish I had pushed her out of the window! I want to see her dead!" Gwen said hatefully."What right do you have to hate her?" Jackson moved his hands higher, gripping Gwen's throat instead.Gwen's face turned red from a lack of breath. "Why... Why can't I hate her? If she... If she hadn't come back, I... I wouldn't have become like this... And not just her... I hate you too. Why... Why did you have to give me hope, only… to take it all away?"As Jackson's fingers tightened, Gwen's voice became softer and more intermittent.The female police officer anxiously tried to pull Jackson's hands away, but his fingers were as strong as steel and coul
"You brought this upon yourself!" Serenity refuted Gwen. "When you and your daughter needed help most, the Valor family helped you and gave you a life you didn't have before. You could have lived a peaceful and wealthy life with your daughter, but you destroyed it all with your own hands out of greed. The Valor family doesn't owe you anything."Taking Jackson's hand, Serenity said, "Let's go, Jack.""Okay," he responded. In his eyes, she alone mattered.Gwen continued to curse incessantly, but there was no one there to respond to her curses anymore!"Move!" the female police officer shouted.Gwen knew that she would probably spend her remaining years in prison!Serenity and Jackson walked out of the police station's side door. Although there were some reporters camping there, Jackson had arranged for bodyguards to keep them at bay, and he and Serenity quickly got into the car.Serenity still held Jackson's hand tightly in the car, the warmth of his palm continuously transmittin
What happened earlier left her with a lingering sense of fear. It wasn't because she nearly died, but because he almost became a murderer! She absolutely didn't want him to bear the burden of taking someone's life because of her."It doesn't matter even if my hands get dirty," he said, "I don't care.""But I care," she said, "Jack, your hands are beautiful and clean. I don't want them to get tainted because of me."His eyes flickered. His hands... had been tainted for a long time. She had no idea about the dark and sinful things he had done. But... if she wanted his hands to be clean, he would try his best to fulfill her wish.He wanted to make all her desires come true after all.The car arrived at the Valor Residence, and Jackson and Serenity got out of the car.The three children were already home. They were currently having afternoon snacks in the dining room. However, they all looked like their minds were preoccupied.When they saw Serenity and Jackson return, they immediat
"No, Anna, listen to me...""It's your fault, I know it's your fault! Mommy said you're the worst. It's all because of you that Mr. Valor doesn't like Mommy!" Anna jumped off the chair and ran over to Jackson, mustering her courage and said, "Mr. Valor, she's a bad person. She bullies my mommy. Mr. Valor, you used to help me and Mommy chase away bad people, right? Can you chase her away so that Mommy can come back?"Serenity's heart sank. She didn't expect a child of only five to say such things.Jackson's cold stare silenced Anna's plea. "Who taught you to say that? Who told you that my wife is a bad person?"Anna, frightened by Jackson's gaze, tried to look pitiful and said, "Mommy said... she's not a good person. She doesn't like you at all. Otherwise, she wouldn't have left you five years ago! Mr. Valor, I... both Mommy and I really like you. We'll never leave you. Can you drive her away? I'll be a good daughter, even better than Jacqueline...""Enough!" Jackson interrupted An
His cold voice whispered to her, wanting more of her. Only she could soothe the lingering fear in his heart.Even though she was currently right in front of him, alive and well, she had no idea how scared he was! She had no idea how many times the scene of her almost falling out of the window had replayed in his mind!Thank goodness he caught her!Thank goodness he managed to pull her back into his arms!Thank goodness she's safe!"Serenity..." he hoarsely called her name. This name was engraved in his blood and bones, a name that would be forever etched in his memory...Stroking back her hair, he kissed her brow softly. "No one shall harm you while I live. I won't allow it."He affectionately carried her to the bathroom.She was still asleep, her clear and beautiful face looking charming under the bathroom’s soft light."Serenity, I'm yours too," he whispered gently as he wiped her dry, then carried her back to bed.She was sound asleep, but he didn't feel sleepy at all.Th