“It’s my duty to protect her. I would never ask for any reward or praise,” Jasper remarked. He closed his


    eyes as a dull pain pulsed in his chest. “I am only making amends for wronging her in thest three


    years.”


    “With your life?”


    “Well, I can’t make amends with money, can I? Do you realize how wealthy her family is?” Jasper’s


    temper red.


    Landon scratched his head. Right, Alyssa could afford anything with her wealth.


    Jasper’s thoughts drifted to the memory of her pale face in his arms, which only intensified his


    heartache.


    He wondered if she was awake now and if her fever had subsided. He also couldn’t help but worry if


    she suffered any fractures from hanging onto the cliff.


    She was all he could think about.


    Taking a deep breath, he clutched his bedsheet tightly as if trying to kill a budding urge.


    Had he truly fallen for her? 2


    His heart raced at the thought of it. His breaths grew heavy, and his cheeks flushed.


    “Hm, why are your cheeks red? Do you have a fever?” Landon wanted to take Jasper’s temperature by


    touching the forehead, but Jasper swatted his hand away.


    “Ouch! That fucking hurt!” Landon grinned while shaking his hand. “You’ve got quite the strength. Looks


    like you’re in good shape. Yourbat skills are there.”


    They were interrupted by a series of urgent knocks on the door. Xavier barged in without waiting for


    permission, his mouth hanging open in surprise.


    Then, a melodious yet assertive female voice filled the room. “Jasper Beckett, how dare you switch


    hospitals without informing me when you’re seriously injured? You should have stayed put. What the


    hell were you doing?”


    With that, Alyssa entered the room with Sean’s assistance. Her presence was astonishingly


    captivating.


    After a shower, she changed into an aqua-blue dress and a chic white cashmere coat. Her radiant


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    She strutted in her iconic high heels, her head held high. She didn’t look sick at all.


    She was literally glowing from head to toe when she gave Jasper a frosty stare. Her actions made it


    seem


    kisses.


    Jasper pressed his parched lips together and put on a look of dismay.


    “I’m asking you. Answer me!” Though she appeared emotionless, she silently observed his pale


    expression, which only fueled her anger.


    Her irritation grew as she scolded him, “What’s your n? Keeping your injuries hidden from me and


    avoiding me physically? Is this your way of grabbing my attention?”


    Landon was caught off guard by Alyssa’s domineering air. On the other hand, Jasper looked like a


    disgruntled spouse as he weakly sat on the bed and shot a begrudging look at Alyssa.


    Once the idea crossed Landon’s mind, he suddenly saw the situation in aical light. He couldn’t


    help but guffaw.