This child could compensate for their parents' regrets. Regardless of whether it was a boy or a girl, they would inherit everything from the Gomez family in the future.Lucas reached into his pocket and took out a small silver bracelet. It was the only thing he had left that belonged to Serenity. He held the bracelet tightly against his chest and closed his eyes slowly. Then, he murmured, "Serenity..."For him, that was a name he would remember for a lifetime!Some missed opportunities, he realized, were regrets that could never be rectified in a lifetime!-"What? Lisa is in the emergency room?" When Serenity received the call from Lisa's parents, she was stunned. "How did she end up there?""She received an injection today to help with her pregnancy at the community hospital. After that, she came back and took a nap. "Afterward, she felt unwell. She even vomited after dinner! Her complexion was off, so we brought her to the hospital. But she fainted on the way," Hersha expl

"Mary has been regretting all this time. She's actually kept you in her heart all along..." Serenity said."Don't mention her again," he interrupted, "I don't want to hear about her anymore."Serenity hesitated and ultimately dropped the topic.Back at Valor Residence, both children were already asleep. Serenity and Jackson returned to the bedroom. As Jackson changed out of his clothes, the scar on his chest caught her eye.Her heart twinged again. The scar was so prominent, a reminder of the injuries he had suffered.With today's medical technology, such scars could easily be removed with laser treatment. Yet, he chose to keep it. It was a reminder of the harm his mother had caused him, right?"Jack, are you really happy like this?" Serenity asked abruptly."What?" he turned to look at her.She walked up to him, gently running her fingers over the scar on his chest. "You've never really let go of the past. Are you truly happy?"He tensed, his gaze complex as he looked at he

Serenity murmured, "Yeah, I wouldn't want to."She quickly finished preparing the beef and vegetable soup, then the two of them sat at the dining table. Jackson fetched the utensils, and they began to eat."Jack, do you trust me?" Serenity suddenly asked."As long as you don't betray me, I will always trust you," Jackson replied.Serenity's hand tightened around her spoon."What if... one day, I'm forced to betray you? If, for many reasons, an accidental betrayal occurs, would you..." She bit her lip, struggling to continue. "would you forgive me?""What if I don't forgive you?" he continued to eat the soup she had made as he answered casually.Her fingers suddenly slackened, and the spoon fell with a clatter onto the table.He looked up, glanced at the spoon, then back at her face. "What's wrong? Surprised by what I said?"Surprised?Yes. Serenity had to admit that she was."In this world, anyone can betray me. Connor, Elliot, and even the kids. But only you, Serenity... Yo

"Mary, you need to go to the hospital first. After you recover from your fever, you can ask him yourself," Serenity advised."Okay, okay, I... I'll ask him myself after I get better!" Mary mumbled before passing out again.Serenity and Edward exchanged glances, then carefully carried Mary out of the apartment.However, as soon as they stepped outside, the guards assigned to watch Mary stopped them."Mrs. Valor, Mr. Klein can leave anytime, but Mr. Valor did not give permission for, um... for his wife to leave!" one of the guards said."I'm taking Mary to the hospital right now. Step aside, all of you!" Serenity insisted."I'm sorry, but we cannot let you pass," the guard insisted.Serenity took a determined step forward. "Mrs. Valor, please don't make this difficult," the guard warned."I'm Mrs. Valor, the mistress of the Valor family, and I'm taking her away. If anything happens, I will take full responsibility. But if you continue to hinder us and if anything happens to Mar

"No, that's not it, I did it because..." She attempted to explain, but he gently pressed his finger against her lips, silencing her.Her eyes widened as she watched him retrieve a talisman and a bottle of pills from his pocket.The talisman was the one Lucas gave her. The address on it helped her find Edward and Mary. The bottle contained the sleeping pills she used to drug the vegetable beef soup. But he was supposed to be asleep. Why was he standing in front of her right now?"For Mary, you sought help from Lucas' contact and drugged me. Is this how you love me?" He toyed with the two items in his hand.Serenity's face turned pale, and her throat felt constricted. So he knew everything! Or perhaps, everything was under his control all along?"I replaced the pills in this bottle with regular vitamins, so naturally, I didn't fall asleep as you intended. As for the person helping you..." Jackson's gaze shifted to the side, and it was then that Serenity noticed the person who was su