Although Serenity couldn’t see Jackson’s expression in this position, she could tell that he was mindful of her answer. Serenity pondered momentarily and answered, “Maybe.” “I thought you'd say no.” “I didn’t want to lie to you since we made a promise to be honest with each other.” Jackson tightened his embrace. “It’d be nice if I was your childhood sweetheart. If only I could have met you a little earlier…” “I would still fall in love with you even if I had a childhood sweetheart,” Serenity said. “Really? You’re not saying that just to cheer me up?” Jackson asked. Serenity smiled and cupped his face. “I just said that I wouldn’t lie to you! But that being said, I wish I could have met you sooner too. You must have been cute when you were a kid.” Jackson’s ears reddened. Only Serenity would dare to describe him as cute. Just then, Serenity’s phone rang. It was an unknown number, but she heard Lucas’s voice when she picked up the phone. “Is this Serenity? I have a
“They should be okay with all these bodyguards. Never mind. I’ll call Weston and ask him to take care of the kids,” Jackson said and called Weston on his phone. Serenity was at a loss for words. “I know something about Summer’s whereabouts. Serenity and I are going there to check it out. Please take care of the kids and be their tour guide while we’re gone. You can also take the opportunity to bond with Fred.” After the call ended, Jackson said to Serenity, “Weston should be here when the boat pulls up to the coast.”The kids turned toward them, and Jacqueline was the first to ask, “Where are you guys going?” “We have something very important to do. Uncle Weston will be here soon to take care of you guys. Jackie, Micah, don’t cause any trouble for him. Okay?” Serenity said. “Are you guys going to look for Summer?” Micah suddenly asked. Serenity was surprised, but before she could answer, Micah added, “I want to go with you guys.”“Someone hid Aunt Summer, and we’re going
Micah showed Serenity the photos of the villa. Serenity looked at the photos and wondered what had happened to Summer. She felt heartbroken thinking of the once bright woman being tortured into such a state. Maybe her past had made her empathize with Summer’s encounter. They arrived at a cafe, and Lucas was waiting for them in a private room. Lucas wasn’t surprised that Jackson had come along.“It’s been a long time since we last met, Jackson,” Lucas greeted him. “I wish we didn't have to meet each other at all,” Jackson said. “Sorry to disappoint you.” A childish voice stopped their banter. “Are you the Uncle Lucas who has always liked Mommy?” Lucas looked at the face that resembled Jackson. It reminded him of the time he had met Jackson when they were young. Jackson had been a little older than Micah currently. They were at a party, but Jackson sat by the side and wasn’t bothered about the happenings. However, Jackson would smile at the adults when they approached
Jackson stared at the screen and suddenly said, “What if we bring Summer to the psychiatric hospital for a test to prove that she isn’t mentally ill? The Hope family can’t argue anymore, then.” “In that case, you have to make sure that Summer is mentally healthy. Secondly, you have to get her out of the villa before the Hope family contacts the police. The security system is a major problem for you. Thirdly, we have to wait for a certain time for Summer’s mental health report. We can’t let them know our plans, otherwise, they have the absolute right to terminate the test.” Lucas told them the difficulties that they would face. Serenity took a deep breath. “I think Summer isn’t completely mentally ill. At the very least, she wasn’t in the very beginning. However, she has endured so many years of torture. It’s impossible to determine how sick she is now.” “You want to bet on it?” Jackson asked. Serenity hesitated.“I’ll help you if you decide to bet on it. I have a way to solv
Serenity had given birth to a genius. The computer expert kept quiet. The Stanton residence security system was notorious for being tight. If Micah could hack their security system, his skills should be more than enough to hack the Hope family’s villa’s system. About 30 minutes later. “There are several loopholes that can be breached, do we have to disable this system now?” Micah asked. “No, not now. I’ll inform you when it’s the right time,” Serenity hurriedly said. “Okay.” Micah nodded and started playing games on his laptop. On the other side, Jackson and Lucas were working on how to get Summer out of the villa after the security system broke down. “How many men do you have on hand?” Jackson asked.“Ten bodyguards who can fight well. What about you?” “About the same. Some of them will sneak in to get Summer. If they are caught, the others can barge in to help them.” “Great!” Both of them were on the same page. "I’ll arrange a psychiatrist for Summer’s mental
Serenity's dry heaving could be heard from the bathroom."What's going on? Is she sick?" Lucas asked anxiously."I'm not sure," Jackson replied with a frown."Not sure?! Aren't you her husband? How can you not even know if she's sick?" Lucas questioned.Jackson's eyes darkened, and he coldly replied, "What right do you have to question me? Like I said, I'm her husband, and caring for her is my responsibility. Watch your words and don't overstep your boundaries!"Lucas' expression stiffened abruptly. Yes, what right did he have? He didn't even know if he still held a place in Serenity's heart. He didn't know if she considered him a friend or someone she wanted to avoid."Lucas, I don't care what your intention is for helping Serenity, but remember this: Serenity is my wife, for life. Don't ever entertain any inappropriate thoughts. The person she loves is me!" Jackson's voice issued a cold warning, causing Lucas' face to pale.However, Lucas couldn't refute anything because he si
Her son's adorable reaction filled Serenity's heart with warmth. Her son was truly a blessing! Unable to resist, she leaned down and showered his tender little face with affectionate kisses.The little boy's cheeks flushed red. Hmm... He really liked his mother's kisses, but being kissed in front of so many people made him feel embarrassed.Still, Serenity couldn't help herself and continued to shower him with more kisses, finding his blushing cheeks even more endearing.When Lucas saw this heartwarming scene, his eyes looked down with a mix of emotions. Serenity was happy now. He knew this, didn't he? But seeing it with his own eyes stirred up a complicated blend of feelings within him. He... wished for her happiness, yet couldn't help but regret not being the one to bring her that joy!Serenity woke her son up at 11 PM. Because their operation was scheduled for late at night, she had let him take a nap after dinner.Micah rubbed his sleepy eyes and yawned. Soon, his beautif
In Summer's somber gaze, a glimmer of hope emerged. Her lips trembled, and tears welled up in her misty eyes. "Okay... I... I will cooperate, I will... cooperate!" she stuttered.As her words trailed off, tears streamed down Summer's cheeks.Serenity took out a tissue and gently wiped away Summer's tears.From their recent conversation, it appeared that Summer was at least somewhat coherent.After a moment, Summer whispered, "Clara… how is she... doing?""She's doing well. She has opened a little store. Her son is in elementary school now, and she's expecting her second child soon. Also, her case has been overturned, and it's been proven that she was wrongly imprisoned. The people who framed her were all punished," Serenity replied.Summer's eyes seemed to flicker with a hint of solace, and she softly said, "I'm glad to hear that...""Alright, you should get some rest. When we reach the doctor's office later, you will undergo an evaluation, so things will be quite hectic," Seren