Chapter 729

Some delicate actions might have been effortless for her in the past, but now, they seemed strenuous.

Yet, here she was, putting in the effort to peel an apple for him.

So, there was a place in her heart for him.

She had said it—she loved only him!

Jackson kept repeating this in his heart. His captivating eyes watched her hands' movements, almost as if wanting to confirm to himself through this that she cared deeply for him.

When she finally finished peeling an apple, Serenity let out a sigh of relief and handed the apple to Jackson. "There you go."

He took the apple, took a light bite, and the sweet taste soon spread in his mouth.

"Is it sweet?" she asked.

"Very sweet," he replied.

"Then I'll have one too," she said, picking up another apple, ready to peel it.

However, in the next moment, he reached out with his long arm and pulled her into his embrace. "Why go through the trouble? Don't exert yourself to peel another apple."

"Huh?"

She was taken aback. Then, she watche