She was reluctant to part with the baby, but if she chose to give birth, not only would she be mocked, her parents would also be judged. Her only options seemed to be to secretly have an abortion or... marry Terry.Marry Terry? Lisa chuckled bitterly at the thought. She couldn't believe she would consider that possibility again after five years of separation.But would getting married because she was pregnant bring happiness?Lisa gently caressed her belly, lost in thought.Meanwhile, in the hospital room, Serenity was taken aback when she learned that Jackson intended to let Fred stay with the Valor family to keep Jackie company."But his relationship with the Valor family..." Serenity hesitated. While she never wanted to drag the boy into her grievances with Jenny Hall, Jenny Hall was currently imprisoned and was likely to receive a severe sentence. How would the boy feel? Would he develop a resentment for the Valor family?She didn't mind if the boy hated her, but she was co
Serenity found it amusing that Lucas would ask her the same question as Jack."No, I don't regret it. If you hadn't pushed me away and handed Caden to me, I would have been the one to fall. You saved me and Caden, so of course I wanted to save you too. Even if it were someone else and not you, I would have done the same thing," Serenity said earnestly.Lucas smiled bitterly, "After all these years, you haven't changed at all. When we were children, you desperately held onto my hands too. I really miss those days...""We can't live in the past forever. People grow up," Serenity said, implying that he should let go.Of course he understood what she was implying."Yes, people grow up," Lucas said weakly, "Serenity, were you telling the truth when you said that even if I had met you earlier than Jackson, you still wouldn't have fallen in love with me?"Serenity was taken aback. When she met Lucas' gaze, her heart skipped a beat.His eyes seemed to be telling her that he knew what sh
"Serenity, in this lifetime, you've chosen Jackson. But if we were to meet again in the next life, would you choose me?""Even in the next life, she’ll still belong only to me!" A cold voice interrupted Lucas.Lucas tensed up as he turned towards Jackson, who was standing nearby.Jackson stared at Lucas with a mix of ferocity and resentment."Mr. Valor," one of the bodyguards spoke up.Seeing Jackson, Serenity instinctively let go of Lucas' hands. Lucas keenly felt the sudden absence of her touch.Jackson stepped forward and addressed Lucas, "Remember this, Lucas. In this lifetime, the next lifetime, and the lifetimes to come, Serenity will always be mine. So don't even think about it!"Lucas glared at Jackson. "You're still the same, always doing whatever it takes to get what you want, making sure no one else stands a chance.""If I desire something, why should I give others a chance?" Jackson retorted.Tension hung in the air as the two men locked eyes.Serenity quickly tur
Jackson's lips pursed unhappily. "If he's really moved on, I don't think he'd be talking about the next life with you.""That was just him looking for emotional comfort," Serenity replied. "Who knows if reincarnation is even a thing?""Suppose it is real though," he posed. "In your next life, would you give him a chance to be with you?""Are you getting jealous?" she teased him lightheartedly."Yeah, I am," he confessed solemnly.Serenity was a little taken aback. She reassured him earnestly, "If there really is a next life, then I hope that in that life, it's still you that I meet. I'm not the one meant for Lucas. Someday, he'll find a woman who truly deserves his love and loves him back."Jackson's lashes fluttered as he embraced her, rubbing his cheek tenderly against hers. "In our next lives, I'll make sure to meet you early on and protect you with my life. I won’t let any harm come to you."His soothing voice wrapped around her heart like a warm embrace. Serenity smiled swe
"No, I want to wait for Serenity here at the hospital. I want to see her come out of the operating room safe and sound with my own eyes," Lisa stated firmly. Besides, if she went home, she would probably feel extremely restless."Count me in. I came today specifically to support Serenity through her surgery," Clara chimed in.Connor thus turned to Jackson. Jackson told Lisa and Clara, "If you need anything, don't hesitate to tell Connor."After that, Jackson settled alone on a bench outside the operating room, bowing his head in silent anticipation for the surgery to conclude.Observing Jackson's demeanor, Clara couldn't help but feel happy for Serenity. She believed Serenity had found her Mr. Right. Even though the two had separated from each other multiple times – Jackson even forgot about Serenity at one point – Serenity remained the woman Jackson loved.It's not easy to encounter one's true love in this world.Reflecting on her own circumstances, Clara pondered her past rela
"I didn't expect to get pregnant this easily either. I was drunk that day, and I don't even remember what happened," Lisa confessed."What are you gonna do now?" Clara asked.Lisa paused to think for a moment, then replied, "I don't know. This baby wasn't part of my plan. If I give birth to the baby, people will gossip about me unless I marry Terry, but... I'm scared...""You're worried that Terry doesn't actually love you that much?" Clara asked."What he truly loves is his career, his success. His upbringing has ingrained in him the pursuit of power, wealth, and status. There's nothing wrong with that. There's no rule stating that you must choose love over career," Lisa paused, a bitter smile crossing her face. "I'm just scared that if I do marry him, I'll love him too deeply and can't treat our love as casually as he does. If he ever decides to divorce me one day, I don't think I'll be able to handle it."Clara gently patted Lisa's shoulder. "You have the right to choose whethe
Seeing that, Mr. Smith let out a sigh. "The surgery was successful. But how well her hands recover will depend on the progress she makes after this.""That's great news," Lucas said with a small smile, and that smile eased some of the weight on his shoulders. His biggest wish was to see her healthy."So, how long will you be away from Solaria for?" Mr. Smith asked."I'm not sure. It depends on the project. Might be back in six months, or I could be away for up to five years," Lucas replied.Mr. Smith didn't press further, and Lucas stood up. "I'll visit you at the clinic when I return. Goodbye!"After Lucas strolled out of the room, Mr. Smith muttered to himself, "That brat. When will he truly move on from Serenity?"In the parking lot, as Lucas was getting to his car, he suddenly stopped in his tracks. Standing in front of him was Jackson."What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be in the ward with Serenity?" Lucas asked."Serenity is still unconscious and won't wake up for an
"What's up with all these packages?" Lisa wondered aloud."They're all yours, aren't they? Seriously, stop going on random shopping sprees! It's not like you earn that much!" Lisa's mother complained, "Ever heard of saving some money? How much did you blow on all this stuff?""They're... mine?" Lisa was dumbfounded. There were at least 30 packages there!She hadn't done that much online shopping lately!Lisa casually tore open one of the packages and, spotting the words "folic acid" on a can inside, was hit by a sudden realization. She quickly hugged the package and said, "Umm, I'll move them all to my room right now. I can do it on my own, don't worry!"With that, she hurriedly moved all the packages stacked in the living room back to her room. After that, she shut the door and opened them one by one.The more Lisa unpacked, the more shocked she became. The packages either contained consumables for pregnant women, pregnancy books, or baby products. There were even skincare produ