"Yeah," Serenity responded."Hmm… What about your brother?" Peter asked.Serenity visibly stiffened at the mention of her brother. Jack used to be very close to her, but he seemed too far away after what had happened later."H-He went back home. I only took him in for a while," Serenity said softly. She returned to her seat and ate her unfinished meal.Peter looked at Serenity blankly. Serenity's brother had seemed to want Serenity all to himself before. 'Is he no longer with her? Is Serenity all alone now? Does that mean…' Peter wondered if he finally had a chance to pursue her. His determination only grew stronger.The two of them never noticed a black car parked not far outside the restaurant. The man in the car was staring at the two of them through the window.Connor was terrified. He glanced at Mr. Valor fearfully. Then, he shifted his gaze at Serenity and the man named Peter Wall in the restaurant.Mr. Valor had ordered him to drive over after learning Serenity's current
Serenity wanted Peter to forget about her. Peter's feelings for her would never be fruitful.Years ago, someone had made Serenity the scapegoat for Mira's death. She had been powerless and became a discarded pawn that attracted the wrath of everyone around! Embarrassment flashed across Peter's face, but he still said with determination, "I-I know I can't do much, but… But if I had known you before, I would've done my best to help you!"The car pulled up at the office building where Serenity worked and stopped. Serenity turned slightly to her side and looked at the man beside her seriously.Although Peter looked ordinary, he had a kind of power that could warm other's hearts. After what Serenity had been through, she thought maybe the miracle of the ordinary was more precious than anything else."Peter, you're nice. You're a good guy, but I'm not the one for you," Serenity said. "I've been through a lot. I no longer believe in love and relationships. I just want to focus on my c
"I-I really like you. I know I'm not good enough. I can't give you a luxurious life, but we can have a good and steady life together. I'll do everything I can to keep you safe. You said we can't develop a relationship, but you never gave it a try. How would you know?" Peter was stammering, so anxious yet so earnest.Serenity's nose felt a bit sour. She never knew Peter liked her this much. Not only that, he always respected her no matter how miserable she was.Serenity did not push Peter away. They shared a warm hug, so heartwarming she hoped Peter would meet a woman who truly loved him one day!"Peter, thank you. Even if you hold me like this now, I still don't feel a thing. Do you think there's any point in trying?" Serenity said, listening to Peter's silent breathing. His silence was the best reply.***In a black car parked not far away, a man inside was looking at Serenity. When he saw Serenity and Peter hugging, his hands that were resting on his legs clenched into fists.*
The tantalizing glimpse of her lips seemed to have possessed Jackson, and he could not resist kissing Serenity.Serenity felt something pressing against her lips while in her sleep. She felt something touching her lips, and she tried to avoid it by instinct. However, she could not, and she eventually woke up.'No, this doesn't feel right!' Someone was kissing her! Serenity thought and opened her eyes, seeing nothing but darkness in her eyes. 'There's a hand!' She felt someone covering her eyes with a hand. With her eyes covered, she could not see anything. The man deepened the kiss. Who was it?! Who was kissing her?! Filled with fear, Serenity struggled with all her might. An absolute force restrained her, making her efforts futile.Serenity could not break free or avoid him. Along with the kiss, she jolted as she inhaled the familiar scent. Jackson?!They had been so close to each other at one point in time. How could she not be familiar with his scent? And the kiss… This fami
The next morning, Serenity woke up from the alarm on her phone. She felt a little drowsy, and her neck felt sore. She raised her hand to rub her neck, trying to ease the soreness. Then, she abruptly remembered something and froze. Serenity looked around her room. Everything seemed to be the same as usual. She was still in her pajamas. There was nothing strange.She remembered someone kissing her in her sleep last night, and then she had passed out! She had not seen who it was, but it felt like Jack!There seemed to be nothing abnormal. Was the kiss just a dream of hers? Maybe deep down in her heart, she had not forgotten him yet. Did she dream of him because of that? Her expression dimmed at the thought. Then, she pulled the blanket and got out of bed.Serenity wondered when she would ever forget him. She had thought she could finally have a family with him before, but it had been nothing but a dream. She had to forget him to start over again.Serenity went to the bathroom, grabb
"You don't have to be so reserved, Clara. I know you'll help me too if I'm in trouble someday," Serenity said, smiling."Yeah." Clara broke into a smile. "By the way, I'm going to move to Georgia.""Georgia?" Serenity was surprised. Georgia was a beautiful place and popular with tourists, and the cost of living in Georgia was reasonable. It was not too far from Solaria and about a three-hour drive to Georgia. "When are you moving?" Serenity inquired."Maybe in September. I have to find a place there first. Also, a kindergarten for Yanny. Yanny can communicate like a normal child with hearing aids. I'd like to enroll him in a normal kindergarten. I don't know if any kindergartens will accept a child like him."A deaf child would usually go to a special kindergarten. Although deaf, Yanny seemed to behave the same as a healthy child.Clara had begun to think about it. She wanted her son to grow up normally and not be treated as a disabled person. After all, she was the reason why Y
Yanny immediately jumped into Serenity's arm affectionately."By the way, do you want to go to the amusement park this Sunday?" Serenity asked Yanny.Yanny's eyes sparkled, and he nodded gently."Why don't I take Yanny to the amusement park this weekend?" Serenity offered."Wouldn't that be too much trouble for you?" Clara said."Not at all. I look forward to spending a day at the amusement park with Yanny!" Serenity said. Besides, Clara was moving to Georgia soon. Once they moved, it would be harder for Serenity to meet Yanny."You have to go to the hospital for the follow-up visits on the weekend, don't you? You can go with Mrs. Wells, and I'll take Yanny to the amusement park," Serenity said."Well… I'm sorry to trouble you," Clara said in embarrassment."It's no big deal at all," Serenity said to Clara and turned to Yanny, who was in her arms. "Isn't that right, Yanny?" In return, the little one gave her a sweet kiss on the cheek.Clara smiled, looking at her son in Sereni
Wilson treated Sandra well, but… Something seemed to be missing.Sandra had thought that Wilson would marry her soon after Clara had gone to prison, but she was anxious because their marriage seemed to be perpetually delayed."And what if… I want to marry you. Would… Would you marry me?" Sandra chewed on her lip and gazed up Wilson.Sandra did not want to delay their marriage any longer, especially when she realized Wilson had found Clara in Solaria. He must have spent those extra days in Solaria for Clara!Sandra did not know why Wilson had come back early. Before this, Wilson had kept saying that he was looking for Clara to exact revenge. But what about now? He had found Clara, right? Why was Wilson acting like nothing had happened? He had not even mentioned Clara again after coming back this time.What had happened between him and Clara in Solaria? Sandra was full of doubts in her mind. Although curious, Sandra was afraid to send anyone to investigate these matters for her. S