Jackson wrapped his hands around Serenity's waist. He moved his lips close to her ear and said, "Looks like Lisa can say some good things too sometimes."

"What good things?" Serenity naturally asked.

"That you picked a good husband," replied Jackson.

Her face instantly turned even redder. "J-Jack..." Her voice stuttered a bit.

"Let's get married next year," Jackson murmured close to her ear. He would wait for her for one year while she mourned her grandmother. After that, he wanted her to be his.

Why did one year's time feel so long?

He could not help worrying that something might happen this year that would make her leave him.

The more he loved her, the stronger the fear grew.

Thinking of that, his arms unconsciously tightened around her a little more.

"Jack, loosen up a bit," she said with a flushed face. After all, they were in the kitchen. Someone might see them... "If the servants come in..."

"No one would dare to come in without my permission," he said. He kissed her fo