Every time Alyssa showed up, the Beckett family would fall into chaos and leave on a bad note.


    Alyssa had no mood nor reason to exin herself to Newton, for the truth was on her side.


    Besides, she had learned about Simon’s character from Winston and Mandy. If he had managed to


    secure


    Betty’s release, it indicated that he had tied up any loose ends.


    Even though Alyssa was aware that Simon had coerced Bryan Hanssen into bing the scapegoat,


    she


    could not get the police to reopen the case for the time being.


    Simon might appear courteous, but he was equally cunning.


    Meanwhile, Newton did not want to put Alyssa on the spot because he had faith in her character. He


    had


    witnessed her sincerity, and if he were to lose trust in Alice, there would be no one else he could rely


    on.


    Alyssa wheeled Newton back to his bedroom, with Jasper annoyingly tagging along the entire time.


    However, Newton seemed content that night, a satisfied smile gracing his face when he saw Alyssa


    and


    Jasper at his side. Grinning from ear to ear, he looked energized and rejuvenated.


    Love didn’t only make lovers glow; even their supporters radiated happiness.


    “Grandpa, I’m sorry for not visiting you. I have been busytely. You must be angry at me, aren’t you?”


    Alyssa looked guilty.


    “Silly child, what are you talking about? I’m just grateful you’re even thinking of me,” Newton replied.


    He sped her warm hand and shot Jasper a knowing look. “You know, you should enjoy your youth


    and


    meet some nice young men.


    “I’ve heard you’re close to Landon Harper, Jameson Schmidt, and that bunch. Are there any prospects


    catching your eye? You can always introduce your date to me. I’ll help you vet him!”


    Jasper felt like he was punched in the chest. He quietly grumbled about Newton’s matchmaking efforts


    for Alyssa, even though the old man was bound to a wheelchair.


    He was concerned that Newton/might inadvertently introduce her to a wolf in sheep’s clothing.


    His eyes were bulging with anger as he panted anxiously. On the other hand, Alyssa was surprised.


    “Grandpa, how did you learn about Landon and Jameson?”


    “Ah, I manage to stay well-informed without ever leaving this house,” gloated Newton.


    “Mm. Jameson and I are childhood friends.”


    “Childhood friends?” Newton’s heart leaped into his throat.


    “Haha, I guess we are like siblings. When we were younger, he was a bit of a weakling, and I was the


    one always protecting him.”


    She lifted her chin and ced her hands on her hips, grinning animatedly. She appeared no different


    from the bright and lively ten-year-old she once was.


    As Jasper stared deep into her eyes, a sudden wave of dizziness and a throbbing headache overcame


    him.


    Worried that Alyssa and Newton might notice, he quickly turned away. Pressing his temples, he was


    sweating profusely from the pain.


    Her smile ovepped with the blurry and childlike face of the girl deep in his memory.


    He had a nagging feeling that he had met Alyssa long ago, but he struggled to conjure that memory.


    “Is that so? I never knew you were close with Jameson Schmidt,” Newton responded.


    Newton had never been one to indulge in rtionship gossip, but this piece of information piqued his


    interest as it concerned the future of Alyssa and Jasper.


    “He lost contact with me after he settled in Kontina with his mom. It wasn’t until recently that we


    reconnected,” Alyssa confessed openly to Newton, for there was nothing between her and Jameson.


    “Oh, I heard he donated a priceless ne to your charity auction to support your cause,” Newton,


    prodded further.


    She brushed that off with a smile. “He probably helped me out to thank me for standing up for him


    when


    we were younger.”


    Η


    “Looks like Victor’s son is a considerate young man,” Newton remarked.


    Then, he shot a disdainful look at Jasper, feeling the heat rising in him. “Well, he’s certainly more


    agreeable than my cold, inflexible grandson!”


    Newton’s intention was not to speak up for outsiders. He merely wanted to provoke Jasper as a way to


    motivate his grandson.


    “Grandpa, don’tin about him because of our divorce. I told you clearly that we divorced on good


    terms. I don’t have any grudges against him,” Alyssa assured Newton.


    Her unemotional eyes hurt Jasper. She exined, “Jasper isn’t quite as you described. He is


    appreciative,


    caring, and affectionate.”


    Jasper felt a sharp pang in his chest, His emotions catching in his throat as he quivered.


    He had indeed been appreciative and caring, yet he had given his heart to the wrong woman. Only


    after


    crashing headfirst into a wall did he realize how foolish he had been.


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    Was he not as good as Jameson Schidmt in Alyssa’s eyes?


    Maybe.