“Mhm,” the little one answered softly.

After Weston left the room, Fred looked at the person sleeping beside him and murmured, “Jackie, don’t hate me, okay? Don’t let anyone else take my place. I promise I’ll be a better person day by day.”

Fred sounded like he was taking an oath.

-

Both couples dined together in the hotel's restaurant.

Clara looked at Micah, who was eating obediently, and asked, “Where’s Jackie? Didn't she come to Lanford?”

“She’s at the Stantons. We’ll pick her up at their residence later,” Serenity said. Then, she told Clara about what they had mentioned to Weston yesterday, about installing surveillance cameras and investigating Summer’s actual condition.

“Thank you, Serenity,” Clara said gratefully.

“No problem.”

Halfway through the meal, Clara had to use the restroom, so Serenity accompanied her to ensure her safety.

Suddenly, Jackson asked Wilson, “Have your feelings for Clara totally faded?”

“Why?”

“Don’t you think it’s a shame?” Jackson sm