"Since neither of us can change what happened in the past... I'd rather put it behind us and not dwell on it. Like Lisa said, we must always look ahead," Serenity took a deep breath and slowly let go of her struggles and inner conflicts. She finally said the words that had lingered in her mind for days...

"Jack, I'm willing to forgive you, and I won't leave you. I haven't forgotten my promise to you – if you don't abandon me, then I won't abandon you either."

Yes, that was her decision.

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