With tightened lips, Jackson approached Serenity step by step, his dark eyes fixed on her.

She didn't look away. She faced him straight on.

After a while, he raised his hands and embraced her. "Serenity, I'll believe you one more time. Just this once."

He chose to believe that she would keep her vow.

Or maybe... rather than saying that he believed her, it's more precise to say that he wanted to believe her; he wanted it to be true!

Serenity leaned into Jackson's arms, taking in his familiar scent. So, he's willing to believe her. Did that mean their marriage would go smoothly?

She didn't know how much trust he had in her now, but at least he's willing to believe her, and that's good!

Caleb sent Lucas back to his mansion, but Lucas didn't want to go in. Instead, he stood outside the gate, lost in thought.

Caleb had no choice but to stand there with him.

Lucas stared at the spot underneath his feet. Serenity stood here that day.

At the moment, Lucas' heart was filled with unsp