Jackson remained silent and said nothing.

Clara said, "Anyway, I know you care for Serenity and love her deeply. Just don't hurt her again."

Jackson fluttered his eyelashes slightly. After a long silence, he said, "The last thing I want to do in my life is to hurt her again."

***

Lucas entered the ward and saw Serenity in a hospital gown. She was resting on the hospital bed, still not looking well.

"Sorry," Lucas apologized. He had never imagined that she would learn the truth in this way.