Jasper slowly met Newton’s gaze. “I’ve held back as much as I can. But there will not be a next time.


    Next


    time, I’m not holding back.”


    Sorrow filled Newton’s heart, reflecting on his face.


    “I’m sorry, Grandpa. I shouldn’t have brought this up. Jasper held his grandfather’s hands. “I know you!


    would have wanted Justin to lead this family if that hadn’t happened to him. I know you’ve had the


    highest hopes for him since he was young.”


    “Jasper…”


    “I owe everything to you, Grandpa, and to Justin, too.” Jasper smiled lightly, forcing his tears back. “I


    never dared hope to have a grand father who truly loved me, so now that I’m blessed with one, I daren’t


    pray for more.”


    “No, listen to me, Jasper!” Newton cried, cing both hands on Jasper’s shoulders. “You and Justin are


    both my grandsons. I love you two just as equally! Even if your brother fully heals one day, or even if


    what happened to him never did, I would still choose you to take over the family business!”


    Jasper was stunned, “Grandpa…”


    “It doesn’t matter if the rest of the family disagrees with my choice. You’ll always have my support!”


    Alyssa was nearly t against the door, trying to eavesdrop on the two’s conversation. The door noise.


    instion was surprisingly good, making it difficult to hear. She couldn’t make out what Jasper said but


    could thankfully hear Newton’s, given how loud he was.


    “Jasper’s brother? What happened to him? Sounds like something serious…” Alyssa murmured to


    herself.


    Alyssa hadn’t once met the Beckett family’s eldest grandson in her three years of marriage to Jasper.


    However, she’d heard from Rosie that Justin Beckett lived overseas in Mosgravia due to his condition.


    Because of said condition, the family had to pass on Justin’s inheritance rights as first-born grandson to


    Jasper.


    Why did it sound like Justin’s condition had something to do with Jasper?


    The door suddenly opened, making Alyssa mn into Jasper’s chest.


    Jasper stared down at her in surprise.


    Alyssa yelped,ing back to her senses.


    Newton called from inside the study just then, “Is that Alice, Jasper?”


    “No, Grandpa. it was nothing. Why don’t you get some rest now?’ Jasper pressed a hand on Alyssa’s


    back, swiftly shutting the study door. He gazed at Alyssa, eyes bright and hopeful. “Were you


    eavesdropping?”


    “Goodbye!” Alyssa hurriedly turned away, panic making her heart flutter.


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