But now, it was different. As Jackson's love for Serenity deepened, he realized that there were things he didn't want if he couldn't have it with her.

He would rather have nothing if he couldn't have it with her!

Serenity stared at his face, which was so close to hers, and heard him say, "So I'll be the only one you'll rely on in your life."

As he said that, he pressed his lips against hers. It was a tender kiss that made her powerless to resist.

Rely on him...

Could she really do that?

...

And so Serenity's relationship with Jackson began that way, which was somewhat unexpected for her but not an uncomfortable thought.

Sometimes it made her feel like she had returned to their time together in the rental house.

It was as if he had become "Jack" again, and she could unload her burdens and pain before him and relax in his presence.

"That's great. Thank you!" Clara's excited voice rang out as she spoke on the phone, catching Serenity's attention.

She saw the usually dignified