“My dad once told me that a perfect rtionship has to be smooth from the start. In our three years of


    marriage, I gave up myself to prop you up. I kept the rtionship bypromising. What’s the point of


    keeping this broken rtionship? Why would I hurt myself by giving you a second chance?”


    Alyssa’s words were piercing and damning. Jasper refused to lose her and reached out to hold her


    hand,


    but she dodged the move.


    He panted heavily and dered, “I swear I will not treat you like I did in the past. You don’t even have


    to


    do anything. I’ll pursue you.”


    Her heart raced as she went through a whirlwind of emotions. Her palms grew sweaty, her breathing


    became erratic, and her heart raced in all directions.


    She scoffed at his suggestion. “You once said I was a shameless and deceitful woman. I’m not a prim


    and properdy, unlike Liana Gardner. Why would you fall for me?”


    She sniffled and added, “Besides, I’m no longer the gullible and weak Alice White. Men are lining up for


    1. Do you think you stand any chance after being cklisted as a massive jerk?”


    “Alyssa, I really-”


    “Stop it. I don’t want to hear one more word,” she interrupted, covering her ears and leaving the room


    hastily. “I’ll consider your words today as nonsense. I’m treating your wounds only because I feel bad


    for


    you. We will part ways once you’ve recovered.”


    With that, she mmed the door shut.


    Jasper’s eyes were bloodshot. His hands, suspended in mid-air, finally dropped.


    He mumbled, “But I truly love you.”


    After leaving Jasper’s room, Alyssa met with Xavier instead of going home. She wanted to obtain more


    information about Jasper’s condition. She also took the body checkup reports and patient files to


    review


    She was concerned because she realized that Jasper was in a bad condition after performing a body


    checkup on him just now. He might suffer from chronic side effects if his wounds were not taken care


    of.


    Sean drove the Taylor siblings to Belbanks in their Rolls-Royce. Liam took the second passenger seat


    while Jonah sat in the back with his arm draped around Alyssa’s shoulder.


    Throughout the journey, Alyssa tightly clutched Jasper’s patient profiles and scan results. She rested


    her head on Jonah’s shoulder and repeatedly sighed, obviously in low spirits.


    “What’s going on, Lyse? You seem upset,” Jonah inquired and gently caressed her cheek. “Is Jasper


    dying?


    She was speechless at his spection. Liam turned around with a frown and said, “Oh, that would be


    good news. Why would you feel upset?”


    Again, she was dumbfounded.


    “Liam, Lyse is a thoughtful and kind soul. She’ll feel bad if something happens to Jasper because he


    has


    saved her life,” Jonah remarked with a sigh.


    Liam seethed but did notment more.


    “Jasper is severely injured, but he’s no longer in critical condition because he received timely


    treatment.”


    “That’s great news. Why are you upset, then?” Jonah sounded puzzled.


    She replied, “It’s not a big deal.” After a pause, she admitted, “Jasper said he wanted to pursue me.”