"But if I get fired, I won't have any income. What do we do about rent and food?"

"I'll take care of them!" he said, "I'll earn enough money to support you, so don't you worry."

Serenity stared at him in surprise. She knew that he was only doing odd jobs so he did not earn much, but when he said those words, it somehow gave her a sense of security.

It reminded her that she was not alone. She actually had someone to rely on. She could rely on him.

"Call your boss." He handed her the phone.

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