Jackson, who had just heard his wife’s explanation, felt his heart—which had been swelling with warmth—instantly shrink. He knew his little wife still didn’t like him, let alone love him.“Yes. We’re just friends. Jackson already thinks of Jenny as... his own sister. Yes, a sister.”Jackson said those words heavily, the weight in his chest tightening with every syllable. What he said was completely opposite to what he truly felt. Deep down, he wanted to shout to the world that he loved Jennyfer. But he was too afraid—afraid that if she didn’t return his feelings, he’d lose even the small chance to stay by her side.Grandma Hima fell silent, though her wrinkled face continued to wear a gentle smile. Life’s bitter and sweet lessons had made her capable of reading the emotions written clearly across both of their faces. Yet she chose to let things flow naturally. She no longer believed in forcing fate.“As you wish. Love is indeed hard to feel, but when it grows and settles without confe

“Just wait until your girl falls in love with me!”Joan was still shouting back at what Jackson had said earlier, even though Jackson’s back had almost disappeared behind the cafeteria exit. Hearing that, Jackson only responded with more laughter.That afternoon, as promised, Jackson picked Jennyfer up right at half past one. When his luxury car arrived in front of the university lobby, Jennyfer was walking down the stairs from where her class was.Jackson immediately opened the car door for his little wife the moment he saw her coming toward him.There was a pair of eyes secretly watching them — a woman’s eyes.“All done?”Jackson greeted his little girl with a bright smile. He had grown so used to Jennyfer’s presence that being apart from her for too long always made him restless.“Yes.”“Hungry already?”“No, not yet.”“Let’s get something to eat first. I have a meeting with a client after this.”“Okay, Boss!” Jennyfer replied cheerfully as she got into the car and sat down.“You l

“Yes, Mr. President?” Albert answered in confusion, surprised because his boss almost never called him first—Jackson usually waited for Albert to greet him respectfully before speaking.“What should I do if a woman faints after drinking alcohol?! Should I take her to the hospital immediately?!”Silence.Albert froze, completely dumbfounded. His boss had never asked him anything like that before.“Albert!”“Y-yes, Mr. President! F-fainted?! Uh… she probably just fell asleep from the alcohol content, Sir. Usually, when she wakes up, everything will be fine,” Albert stammered, already grabbing his phone to secretly look up the matter online.“You’re sure it won’t endanger her life?!” Jackson snapped sarcastically, keeping his focus on the road as he sped down the highway.Glukk!Albert broke into a cold sweat. He was being questioned about something that clearly required a doctor’s expertise—something far beyond his knowledge. The word doctor jolted his memory. His eyes widened.“I’ll co

“Brother, don’t be like that! Jenny really can’t hold it anymore. Go out, quick! Give me the IV bag!”Jennyfer immediately reached toward Jackson’s body, trying to take the IV bag from his hand.“You’re so stubborn! If you pee your pants and it gets on the bathroom floor, I’ll just bathe you at the same time!”“Brother!” Jennyfer protested in a small, embarrassed voice.Without another word, she hurriedly pulled down her jeans and underwear, sitting down on the toilet. The sound of running water filled the air, and Jackson couldn’t help but curve his lips into a faint smile.Relief washed over her immediately, but the embarrassment was unbearable. She could clearly hear the loud, steady sound echoing in the bathroom — proof that her bladder had been painfully full.When she finished, Jennyfer quickly stood up and pulled her pants back on, wincing a little as pain shot through her wrist where the IV needle was inserted. She didn’t care — what mattered most was making sure Jackson didn’

Jennyfer, realizing that Jackson was heading toward the sofa, slowly opened her eyes and wiped her tears with the back of her hand.Idiot… Why does this hurt so much? Why am I even sad? she scolded herself inwardly, not understanding her own emotions. The feeling came suddenly and without reason — deep, aching, and confusing.Then, Jackson climbed back onto the bed and wrapped his arms around her from behind.Jennyfer’s body trembled in surprise, feeling the warmth of his strong embrace. Words caught in her throat. A strange heat spread through her chest, but so did a wave of peace — a comfort that washed away the pain she had felt moments earlier, all from a single sigh of frustration.Was this… love?“Don’t cry,” Jackson whispered softly, caressing her head with tender affection. “Let’s go to the hospital, okay?”Jennyfer shook her head slowly. She hated hospitals. The smell, the memories — it reminded her too much of her grandfather’s illness and the helpless days that followed.“Y