Chapter 1845

"What are you doing here?" he inquired, rising from his seat to greet her.

"I came straight from the hospital after dropping off the kids at their extracurricular classes. I thought, since I'm already out, I might as well come check on you," Serenity explained. "By the way, Mary's surgery went well. The doctor expects her to be discharged in a week."

"Is that so?" Jackson responded nonchalantly.

"When you're free, come with me to the hospital to pay her a visit," Serenity suggested. "I don't think you've spoken to Edward and Mary since the day they arrived."

"You want me to spend more time with them?" Jackson asked.

"They're like family to me. Jackie and I received immense support from them during our time in Latveria. Of course I'd like to see you get along with them. Spending more time together would definitely help improve your relationship," Serenity explained.

"What if I could never get along with them? What would you do?" Jackson suddenly asked.

Serenity was taken aback by