"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
After what felt like forever, Lisa finally heard Terry break the silence, "Are you thinking of getting an abortion?""I... I'm just saying that it's a possibility," she said timidly. She didn’t know why, but when Terry asked her that, it made her feel scared.It's as if getting an abortion was some unforgivable crime."Anyway, hurry up and send someone to take all the stuff back," Lisa continued."You're that scared of your parents finding out that you’re pregnant?" he asked."Of course I am!" she replied, not holding back, "I'm single. Do you think getting pregnant is something I should be proud of?"Her parents were pretty old-fashioned. If they found out, a good old-fashioned scolding was practically guaranteed."Then, if we get married, problem solved, right?" Terry suggested."G-Get married?" Lisa's jaw practically hit the floor. Sure, she had considered that option, but she didn't expect Terry to bring it up this quickly, and over the phone, no less."If we're married, t
"Sure," Lisa agreed."What kind of food are you in the mood for?" Gale asked."Something light, I guess," Lisa said.The two of them headed to a restaurant near the concert venue and ordered some dishes that were easy-on-the-stomach. While munching, Lisa suddenly felt that nauseous sensation again. She dashed to the restroom to throw up.After dealing with her morning sickness, she returned to the table. Gale looked concerned. "Are you sick?""No, it's just morning sickness," Lisa explained, not holding back. After all, she came out with him today to clear things up with him."Morning sickness?" Gale was taken aback, his face tense. He looked like he needed a moment to process the information."It's a thing pregnant women go through due to hormones," Lisa explained.Gale finally spoke, "I know that. But, does that mean you're...?""Yeah, I'm pregnant. I'm sorry," she said, her round eyes sincere and limpid.Gale suddenly understood why he had taken a liking to Lisa – she