Serenity continued walking forward with her bodyguard faithfully following behind her.

Serenity had just reached the entrance of the hospital when she heard a voice call out from behind, "Serenity, Serenity!"

With a slight frown, Serenity turned around to see Zeke Shaw hurrying over. But before he could reach Serenity, the bodyguard blocked his path.

"Serenity, I...I have something I want to say to you!" said Zeke.

"Very well, go ahead," replied Serenity, signaling to her bodyguard who then withdrew his arm.

"Did you pay off my mother's medical bills and also put $15,000 in her account?" Zeke asked.

"Yes," Serenity admitted.

"Why? Shouldn't you hate me and my family?"

"I did hate you once, but now, the feeling has faded and I don't really feel anything about you anymore. I only paid your mother's bills to clear the debts between us," Serenity said emotionlessly.

A mix of embarrassment, bitterness and regret welled up in Zeke's heart - a feeling he couldn't quite describe. It w