Chapter 12

When Serenity had been in prison, she had been all alone. Lisa had visited her from time to time, encouraged her, and worked hard for her affairs. Otherwise, she might not have gotten out of prison alive. It was Lisa who had supported her during those three difficult years.

'Lifesaver?' Thoughts flickered in Jackson's eyes. Lisa seemed to hold an unusual place in Serenity's heart. "But isn't it ridiculous to regard someone as a lifesaver? If your lifesaver abandons you one day, wouldn't that give you more despair?"

"She won't," Serenity spoke with unparalleled certainty and absolute trust in her eyes.

Somehow, Jackson had an uncomfortable feeling because of Serenity's confidence. It seemed as though he did not want someone else to be worthy of her trust. It was as if she could give everything to that other person.

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Soon, Serenity had an increase in workload. As the higher authorities were coming to inspect the Sanitation Office over the next few days, some overtime was required