Jackson suddenly stopped in his tracks and stared fixedly at her.

"What's wrong?" she asked, puzzled.

"What if I say I would?" he asked.

She was stunned, her smile slowly disappearing from her face. She pursed her lips in apprehension and told him very seriously, "Jack, I hate it when people lie to me. I've always felt that sincerity and honesty are the bare requirements to maintain a long-lasting relationship between two people."

He kept quiet and continued to stare at her.

"Would you lie