Serenity buried her face against Jackson's chest all along the way as he brought her straight to the bedroom before placing her down carefully on the bed.Serenity struggled to get up and said, "Listen to me, Jack! I've got something to tell you!""Okay," he replied quietly, but his fingers were already deftly loosening his necktie, and his eyes were locked on hers, "Speak, then. I'm listening."Serenity bit her lips. Only then did she realize how muddled her mind was.'No!' she reminded herself. 'I must keep my head clear!'Right now, the most crucial thing was to explain everything to him as clearly as possible!"I used the wrong word when I said he was like a lifebuoy… What I meant to say was that it was such an urgent situation that I clutched at his hand… without even realizing it…"The further she got in her sentence, the softer her voice became because by that point, he had already taken off all the clothes on the top half of his body, exposing that lean and muscular ches
He bent down and knelt in front of her before gently taking off her high heels. Then, he cupped his hand under her foot to hold it up and say, "Serenity, you're the only person on earth who can control and dominate me!"As soon as he had finished his sentence, he leaned down and planted a kiss on the arched instep of her foot…Serenity gasped. The way he acted just now… It looked just like he was giving her a vow that he was ready to put his life in her hands.The spot on her foot where he was kissing instantly felt scorchingly hot. She could clearly feel his lips against her skin. She wanted to say something, but her throat was too parched. She stayed silent till he raised his head and gazed at her with his twinkling eyes that were exuding such bewitching charm.Serenity knew perfectly well that he was willing to give her everything he had as long as she did not betray him!She also knew that he loved her so much that he was no longer like his usual self. She never expected him t
"Is it because you want to hide from Wilson Birch?" Serenity asked.After all, if Clara planned to get exonerated, she would have to meet the man again."I just don't want to take that risk," Clara replied. "I must make sure he never finds out about Yanny's existence. As soon as he discovers the truth, even if there's a one in a million chance that he might… that he might want to take Yanny away from me… I know that I'll go mad! Yanny is my whole life, Serenity!"Naturally, Serenity could perfectly understand the love Clara felt for Yanny. Even if she had never been a mother before, she could imagine that had she been in Clara's shoes, she would most likely have made the same choices Clara did. She would do anything to keep her child even if it meant not clearing her own name!"I met Wilson Birch again yesterday," Serenity suddenly announced.Clara's eyes were widened as big as saucers as she stared at Serenity in shock."It was at an exhibition," she continued. "He still remembe
It seemed that she had better resolve the problems regarding her dreams and her frequent headaches before they caused any more problems!And so, Serenity silently made up her mind and then made an appointment with Dr. Landale through the phone conversation they had just had. Meanwhile, after she had ended the call, Connor Gunn knocked on Jackson's office door and walked in."Mr. Valor," he reported, "Miss Lewis just contacted Dr. Landale and made an appointment with her. It's on the day after tomorrow."Jackson lowered his gaze. His long fingers were grasping a fountain pen at the time, and he kept on putting signatures on the documents in front of him as if nothing had happened, saying simply, "Okay. I got it."And so, Connor excused himself and left the office, but just before he closed the door, he suddenly heard a faint noise that sounded like something cracking or breaking.When the door was closed, Jackson remained sitting on the sofa, still in the same posture as before,
Yet, for some reason, after finding Lynette, he still had not given these dresses to her. He was unclear as to why he acted this way himself. In fact, he had not even returned the tiny silver bracelet to her.It was as if the act of handing these things over to Lynette would signify the end of all the dreams and fantasies he had been having all these years.What… What exactly was going on with him?These past two days, all he thought about was what Serenity had said to him when she had a headache.Was it all really just nonsense?The red marks she left on his wrist when she clutched at it had faded away, but the sensation of being held tightly by her still lingered there, as if it was refusing to go away."Serenity…" he murmured, gently holding the purple dress that was hanging in the closet. "Tell me the truth! What exactly is going on?"He looked as if he was holding his most intimate lover in his arms…— "Ah!" Serenity yelped as she jolted awake. She discovered herself sur
Why had he given up his life so easily? Why had he not thought of his only son? He must have known what Jackson, who was still a young boy then, would have to go through as soon as he died!Did this man really believe that sending Jackson back to the Valor family would solve all problems? How could he forget that his son needed a father by his side?By that point, Jack had already lost his mother, and then he had to lose his father as well. From a young age, he had to live in a house like this with no other family members but his grandpa who despised half of his lineage!She could almost imagine what his childhood must be like, walking on thin ice. There was no sign of affection between Jackson and his grandpa anywhere in the huge mansion at all, only a lonely child struggling to survive!Serenity walked through the front hall step by step until she reached the inner chamber. The furnishing in this room was exactly the same as she remembered when she was last here, with the memoria
His vulnerability only intensified her uneasiness."Why did you ask me that all of a sudden?""Just tell me," he insisted, "you'll never betray me, right?" His voice had become hoarse, and his tone made it sound like he was helplessly pleading with her.In a moment, her already growing uneasiness was now mixed with deep sympathy.He was Jackson Valor! Why would he use such a weak pleading tone with her, asking her never to betray him?!She looked past him and saw the plaque behind him. She knew that it was where his father's ashes were kept. Here lay the man who had chosen to die after getting dumped by the woman he loved.Perhaps… that was a kind of betrayal.His father was betrayed by his mother, and in turn, he was betrayed by his father and left orphaned and all alone in this world.His eyes were still fixed on her, waiting for her answer.Her nose stung again. From the outside, this man looked clearly like someone who could get anything his heart desired with a lift of hi
She took a quick shower hastily and dressed up before rushing to the hospital.She had no idea that from the moment she stepped out of Valor Residence, someone was already reporting her moves to Jackson."Miss Lewis has gone out, Mr. Valor."It was Connor Gunn, reporting to Jackson in the CEO's office.Jackson looked down. His dark and long eyelashes trembled ever so slightly as he said, "Okay. I got it."After that came nothing but silence. Yet, for some reason, Connor began to shudder, because Jackson's eerie silence was making him feel… terrified.Serenity arrived at the hospital and got her queue number. Shortly afterward, she was already able to meet the psychiatrist.Dr. Landale was a woman in her forties. She was slightly chubby, and her gentle smiling eyes could put anyone at ease, making it easy for them to put their guard down.Perhaps someone like this is perfect as a psychiatrist.Serenity took a seat and proceeded to describe her condition in detail. She also me