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James had promised Henry and Grace that, he would help vet Lily’s future husband.
Even though Jackson’s toothy grin made him want to look away, he still answered in a frosty tone, “I’ll contact you when I’m available:
He really didn’t want to see Jackson clinging to Lily like a sticky worm any longer. After saying that, he tuned and walked toward his car.
He’d only taken a few steps when Jackson’s clingy voice called after him again.
“I’ll never be cold and mean like your ex-husband. I won’t scare you or make you feel bad.”
I’ll always treat you right and never let you suffer.”
Scare her?
It didn’t matter anymore.
He and Lily were bound to go o go their separate ways.
As long as Jackson treated her sincerely from now on, that was enough.
His steps paused slightly, but he still carried that aura of icy coldness as he continued walking forward.
Just as he stepped out, he heard Jackson say, “Lily, I want a kiss. You promised me. You said you’d kiss me every day-you can’t break your promise.”
James froze in place.
Jackson wanted to kiss Lily in public?
James knew Jackson was the fianc? Lily had chosen.
The two of them kissing-or even being intimate-was perfectly normal.
But for some reason, hearing Jackson’s sticky, whiny tone made his blood boil. He couldn’t help but turn around and look at them.
He had to admit-Jackson’s wild, untamed face was indeed handsome.
Bathed in sunlight, the two of them-one lively and youthful, the other sweet and beautiful-looked incredibly harmonious. Like they were made for each other.
But somehow, that picture-perfect scene felt especially jarring to him.
Their eyes met, and Lily gave him an awkward little smile.
Even though James had made it clear he wanted a divorce, and even though Jackson was just acting, she still felt a little guilty having James overhear something so mushy when she hadn’t actually gotten the divorce certificate yet.
Once james left, she’d have to pull Jackson aside for a talk. He was overacting-too much of it would be hard to follow, and embarrassing, too.
Of course, she wasn’t going to kiss Jackson. She also knew Jackson was only helping her act, not selling his body or genuinely trying to get close to her. Still, with James standing right there, she couldn’t just say out loud. All she could do was blush and tell Jackson to knock it off.
There are so many people around. How are we supposed to kiss?”
Lily lowered her head in discomfort and added, “Stop messing around. I’ve got rehearsal soon,”
She was trying to remind Jackson he was overdoing it.
But to James, her expression looked an awful lot like she was being coy. that
Pain tugged as his chest again. He was just about to force himself to look away when he heard Jackson say, “So if there aren’t people around does that mean we can kiss? I’ll come pick you up tonight. You still owe me a French kiss-tonight, you have to make it up to me.”
A French kiss now?
He really was going all out for the two thousand yuan she promised.
Clearly, he was strapped for cash.
Lily couldn’t bring herself to say she’d kiss him tonight, but she also couldn’t outright refuse. So she just blushed and said. “We’ll talk about it tonight”
“I knew you loved me.”
Jackson beamed, bright and carefree like a poplar tree standing tall in the sunlight.
“I’ll pick you up after work. Make sure you treat me right tonight.”
How did men and women treat each other “right,” exactly?
James pressed a hand against his chest. That familiar ache was still there, only getting worse.
But it didn’t matter. This kind of pain wasn’t important. He and Lily shouldn’t have crossed the line to begin with. It was better for both of them if they stuck to being siblings.
Without watching any longer, he tore his gaze away from Jackson’s blinding smile and walked quickly toward the parking lot with long, determined strides,
After James was gone. Lily immediately dragged Jackson into a corner and whispered, “Jackson, your acting’s actually really good. I’ll give you a raise. Let’s make it thirty thousand a month. But sometimes, you go a little overboard. All you need to do is help me convince James and the Luke family elders that you and I are a real couple, so I can get the divorce. That’s it.”
Hearing that, a strange depth flickered in Jackson’s wild, rebellious eyes-something she couldn’t quite read.
The next second, he broke into a radiant grin, looking just as pure and harmless as ever. “Sure. Since you’re giving me a raise, I’ll give it my all.”
“Great”
After a beat, Lily added, “You don’t need to come pick me up tonight. You’re a college student, and renting a car costs money. It’s a hassle I’ll just head back on my own.”
Jackson was still smiling sweetly, but his tone left no room for argument. “But he thinks I’m picking you up tonight. If I don’t show up, he’ll think I don’t care about you. If we’re acting, we have to act all the way. You focus on rehearsal. I’ll come pick you up tonight.”
Lily really didn’t want to trouble Jackson with the car rental.
But what he said made sense too, Still, she didn’t want him to lose out, so she said, Okay. Just send me a screenshot of the rental cost later. I’ll reimburse you.”
It was getting late. After Jackson nodded, Lily didn’t say anything else and turned to head quickly into the
Theater.
Jackson was obedient and well-behaved in front of Lily.
Harmless as a kitten.
But the moment she was out of sight, the sweetness vanished. What remained was a sharp, commanding presence-ruthless and powerful, like a lone wolf that would never back down or give up an inch.
As he watched her figure gradually disappear into the distance, his thoughts drifted, and he couldn’t help but recall those three months at the orphanage when he was five and she was six-months where they relied on each other.
It was the most precious, warm memory of his life.
He remembered how, back when he was being bullied, the small girl who was even thinner than he was stood in front of him with the air of a sister, shielding him from harm. His rebellious eyes softened with warmth and nostalgia.
But it seemed like he was the only one still living in that memory. She had long since moved on.
“I’m your sister now. I’ll always protect you, and we’ll be together forever.”
“But only married couples can be together forever. Will you marry me when you grow up?”
“You’re so handsome-I definitely will! When I grow up, I’m going to be your bride!”
The innocent promises they made sixteen years ago still echoed in his ears. But she had already forgotten all about him.
After a long while, he let out a helpless and annoyed chuckle. “Liar”
Last night, Grace thought Lily hadn’t come home because rehearsal had run late.
With the new year approaching, Grace still hoped Lily would continue living with the Luke family.
After that car accident Wendy orchestrated, Grace constantly worried that something might happen to Lily on the road, even though the court had already sentenced Wendy to six years in prison.
By evening, she called James and asked him to pick Lily up from the theater after work.
James originally didn’t want to have more contact with Lily.
But for some reason, the moment he remembered what Jackson had said about “making it up tonight,” he still ended up driving to the theater.
When he arrived, Lily was rehearsing the scene where Cherry thanks her benefactor in prison.
The first two times, she bowed. The third time, she leapt through the air.
James watched as Lily sprang from the ground and slammed down hard again and again. His brow furrowed tighter and tighter.
He knew actors had their techniques for dramatic falls like that.
But even with technique, repeatedly landing that hard did real damage to the knees.
And last night, her knees were already bright red.
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