Mundo ficciónIniciar sesión
Capítulos relacionados
Chapter 190
"But even if I do get promoted, I still won't be good enough for you, will I?" he asked.Serenity was at a loss for words.Peter smiled wryly and added, "Actually, even before you said those things to me, I'd already thought about changing jobs. I can already see how the rest of my career will pan out if I keep working in the Sanitation Office. I want to find some new challenges before I turn 30."Challenges? If the old Serenity had to choose between an unknown life full of challenges or a stable life that had everything planned out, she would probably choose the former.But after all the things she had been through, she now knew that stability was actually the most important thing in life.Serenity took a deep breath and said, "You don't have to take what I said that day to heart. I just don't want you to keep wasting your time on me. I don't have that kind of feeling for you, so it wouldn’t work out between us."After a pause, she told him slowly and clearly, "If I really do lo
Chapter 191
Could that man be the person she loved?In the end, he did not ask the question.Right now, he was not worthy. Maybe one day, after he found success, he could come back and stand before her again...Peter drove away while Serenity went home to her rental house. Before she even opened the door, she already noticed that the light was on.She clearly turned off the light before she left, so...Serenity was surprised. She opened the door and was greeted by the sight of Jackson, who was sitting on a chair."You--" She walked in. "What are you doing here so late at night?""I'm the one who should be asking you that. I know you don't have to work overtime tonight, so why are you home so late?” He raised his brows slightly and scrutinized her."A co-worker quit, so we all went out for a farewell dinner," said Serenity."Which co-worker?" he asked.She hesitated before saying, "Peter Wall." Even if she did not tell him, he could still find out.He raised an eyebrow. "Don't tell me he
Chapter 192
"I used to live here, didn't I? We used to sleep together in the same room every night," he said calmly.Those words sounded... way too suggestive!Serenity bit her lip, "But...""But what?" he asked."There's no extra bed for you. I already put away your mattress and blanket. You'd have to wash them and sun-dry them before you use them or they'd smell.""That's all? Not a problem," said Jackson. He took out his phone and made a call.Not long after that, there was a knock on the door.Serenity went to open it. She saw Connor and a few bodyguards she had seen with Jackson in the hospital outside. They walked in with a mattress, a blanket and a pillow.Each person who walked in would say, "Sorry to bother you, Miss Lewis."All of them said that to her.Serenity's mouth twitched. What could she say in reply? The only thing she could say was "It's okay".After they put all the stuff down and arranged them properly, they left.Serenity and Jackson were left alone in the house a
Chapter 193
In the past, when life was good, she would often try to lose weight. She was worried of growing fat because she would not look good in certain clothes.Now, she no longer had to worry about that. She had lost weight, but she no longer had to consider if it would make her look good in certain clothes. What she needed to consider when it came to clothes was the practicality of the clothes, their resistance to wear and tear, how long they would last.Sometimes it's funny to think about.She wanted something, so she worked desperately to achieve it, but now that she had achieved it, she found that she no longer cared about the thing she desperately wanted in the first place.She smiled self-deprecatingly. She still could not figure out why Jackson Valor insisted on calling her Sis as if he cared about her and missed the time they spent together.Was he interested in her?He sometimes acted as if he really liked her, but she could not help wondering if that was also an act.Serenity
Chapter 194
But without waiting for her to answer, he resumed talking to himself, "I once hated someone very, very much. I've thought a million times how I’ll get my revenge when I finally find her one day. But every year, on her birthday, I would still feel a little upset. I only feel a little better when I'm here with you."Serenity's eyes were closed as if she was asleep. She remained silent.Perhaps he hoped that she would be asleep because he did not actually want her to hear this? Serenity secretly guessed. If that was the case, she had even more reasons to pretend to be asleep."I think I'd like to see her again sooner rather than later. I can only take revenge if I see her again, right? No matter where she hides, I'll find her one day and let her know what it feels like to be betrayed and tormented by someone she cares about."His soft voice resonated in the quiet house, but the tone of his voice carried a hint of hostility.Serenity could not help trembling slightly. Someone he cared
Chapter 195
The driver immediately turned the car around and headed towards the hospital.When Jackson arrived at the hospital, Master Zack was still getting emergency treatment. Jackson waited outside the emergency room with complicated feelings.This day would come for even the strongest man.In the past, he always thought of his grandfather as powerful, ruthless and cold-hearted. The only person his grandfather would show affection to was his father.Everyone else was just a pawn to him, including his own grandson!Master Zack only saw Jackson as the future heir of the Valor family, not as his grandson. There was no family love at all between them.After 2 hours, the door of the emergency room opened. A doctor came out and told Jackson, "Master Zack's condition has stabilized, but he already had several surgeries before. At his age, it's a question of when rather than if. Maybe he has a few years left, maybe a few months – no one can say for sure."Jackson naturally understood no amount
Chapter 196
In his opinion, the men of the Valor family should never fall in love with any woman."You..." Master Zack's face was red with anger, which was obviously bad for his health considering he was just in the emergency room two days ago.But Jackson did not intend to appease Master Zack. He said flatly, "Grandpa, since I dare to tell you this today, it means that I absolutely have the ability to protect her. You should worry about yourself. The doctor said if you take good care of yourself, you can live for a few more years."Master Zack seemed furious. He laughed and said, "As expected of my grandson. Looks like you really are in love with that woman. Have you forgotten what happened to your father? Do you want to follow in your father's footsteps?""I haven't forgotten. Even if I do love a woman, I won't allow her to control my life," he responded.Master Zack mocked, "Your father said the same thing! But what happened in the end? He threw his life away for a woman!""I'm not him!"
Chapter 197
"How do you think Serenity Lewis will react when she finds out the truth?" asked Master Zack.Jackson suddenly smiled, but his eyes were cold. "She’ll never find out the truth."Master Zack scoffed. "You think that's possible? If I can uncover the truth, so can she..."Before he could finish, Jackson interrupted him. "She definitely won't. Right, grandpa?"His voice was low, so it was only audible to both of them. But more importantly, Master Zack saw a threatening look in his grandson's eyes.His grandson was actually threatening him for the sake of a woman? A feeling of uneasiness surged in Master Zack.Would his grandson really not be controlled by a woman in the future?Or maybe... things would get even worse than that?That weekend, Serenity took a bus to the hospital where her grandmother was.Her grandmother's ward was crowded with her relatives. When they saw Serenity, they reacted in various ways.Francis, Desmond, and Theresa looked at Serenity with a mix of fear a