Jackson fell silent as he watched his father, who now looked completely consumed by anger. Yet, Jennyfer hadn’t said anything wrong in his eyes. What she said was pure honesty, and Jackson was actually happy to hear those words come out of her mouth. The fact that she remained steadfast in their relationship made him feel both proud and relieved.At least they shared the same purpose. Jackson didn’t want this argument to delay or ruin the official announcement of their wedding.“No matter what Father thinks, Jenny and I will still get married — with or without your blessing,” Jackson said firmly, his voice filled with pressure. Hearing that made Mr. Emerald’s chest tighten even more.“Impossible! That will never happen! I will marry you to my friend’s daughter!”“Daddy?! Why can’t you ever understand how I feel? In my heart, there’s only Jenny. Forever, I’ll never fall in love with another woman again!” Jackson shouted in frustration at the sudden arranged marriage.“That’s for now. A

Jackson asked with his eyes narrowing, swallowing his saliva repeatedly.Silence.Jennyfer forgot—Jackson wasn’t a little boy who could be fooled with unclear excuses like that. He was far too intelligent, a genius in every way.“Isn’t that what we’re supposed to do?” Jennyfer finally spoke up, unable to hide her feelings any longer.“You’re going to give up just like that, Honey?!”Jackson gaped in disbelief at Jennyfer’s answer. His heart felt torn and bleeding. For the first time, he felt truly heartbroken—almost dying inside—knowing that Jennyfer wanted to back away and pull out the heart that had already taken root deep within him.“No, it’s n—not like that. But we—” Jennyfer stammered, her words cut off immediately.“What about us? We’re fine, aren’t we? I’m sorry... for the accident that made you like this, Honey. But didn’t you promise not to change your decision?”“J-Jenny... it’s n-not because of the accident. I-I’m just... afraid.”“Afraid of what?”“This is all too difficu

Jennyfer spoke firmly, not wanting to trouble the man she loved. Deep down, though, she couldn’t help but feel uneasy about their relationship — one that felt like walking on burning coals, especially without the blessing of the man’s father.“How long do you think this will take? We’re going to have a big event soon, and I don’t want that beautiful face of yours tainted with scars,” Jackson replied, equally firm.“What big event?! Come on, Honey, don’t make this more complicated. We don’t need any more parties. Besides, it’s just a small scar.”“That’s what you think.”“Why? Are you embarrassed to be seen with a woman who has a scarred face?”Jennyfer asked seriously, glancing at Jackson, who was still focused on driving.Jackson let out a rough sigh, frustrated that she was misunderstanding his intentions again. It made him anxious — and a little angry.“Seriously, Honey? You always take things the wrong way. I’m doing all this for you, not because I’m ashamed.”“Then what? Are you

“Hmm. I don’t have any other little siblings. You’re the only one I’ve got,”Jackson whispered softly, taking Jennyfer’s hand and guiding it onto the top of his thigh—right in the center.“Ihh, Honey!” she squealed.“Hehee. That’s what you get,” he teased.Suddenly, the bed started to shake a little, and Jennyfer froze.“It’s okay,” Jackson said calmly. “That just means the plane’s taking off.”Seeing the frightened look on her face, Jackson immediately wrapped his arms around her, holding her tight to ease her fear. Jennyfer clung to him in return, and of course, that made Jackson indescribably happy.They stayed in that embrace for quite a while. When the world’s most expensive jet finally soared high above the clouds, Jackson slowly loosened his hold.‘Oh my God. She fell asleep?!’Seeing his girl fast asleep in seconds, Jackson could only shake his head and smile in disbelief.Eventually, he closed his eyes too. The flight would be a long one.Time passed, and they finally set foo

“Of course I’d be disappointed. And I’ll make sure that doctor faces the consequences.”“So that means you’ll be disappointed when you see Jenny’s face like this, right? Not pretty anymore… and scarred,” Jennyfer said softly, brushing Jackson’s hand away from her forehead. That small gesture made Jackson realize something again.“Honey, don’t misunderstand. It’s not this scar that would disappoint me. What would disappoint me is the doctor’s lack of skill—nothing else. Don’t assume the worst about me all the time,” he said gently.Jennyfer lowered her gaze, feeling insecure again. The scar across her forehead had stripped away much of her confidence—it was impossible to hide, and it made her feel less beautiful.She sighed heavily, anxiety twisting in her chest as she thought about the procedure she would soon undergo.“Don’t worry. No matter what happens, I’ll always be the same,” Jackson said softly. “I’ll keep loving you. I’ll never turn away, and I’ll never look for someone else.”