Jackson was head over heels in love with Serenity, but to her, their relationship was just a mistake.

The woman he loved the most in the world was begging him to set her free. What could be more ironic than this?

"Okay. I'll let you go." Jackson heard his own voice saying, "From now on, I'll have nothing to do with you!"

His relationship with Serenity, whether like lovers or siblings, would cease to exist, just like two parallel lines that would never meet or intersect.

***

Lucas later took Serenity back to the rental house where she lived. Some corners in the house were gathering dust since Serenity had been away from home for a week.

"Actually… You didn't have to get on your knees for Jackson," Lucas said. "I could've thought of other ways."

Serenity gave a bitter smile, treating the situation as an eye for an eye. Jackson had fallen on his knees yesterday, begging her to love him. A day later, she was kneeling on her knees and begging him to set her free!

"Thanks, Lucas,