“I was wrong for forcing you against your will. I won’t make you do anything that makes you


    ufortable,” Jasper announced.


    His paleplexion was strangely captivating, leaving Alyssa momentarily entranced..


    Clearing her throat, she ced the medication on the table and rose. “These are the medications for


    your second round of treatment. Take them on time. I’m leaving.”


    Jasper shook his head and insisted, “No, please take them with you.”


    Frowning, she admonished him, “What are you thinking? Do you want to risk your life? You’re a rising


    star in the business world with a substantial worth. Are you seriously throwing it all away?”


    “No. I just feel like you shouldn’t be indebted to me. I might have saved your life, but I did that because


    I


    was making up to you,” he exined, shaking his head once more.


    He added, “You don’t have to feel sorry for me, no matter how bad my state is. Besides, I’m much


    better


    now. I don’t need the medication.”


    Much better? Who was he trying to fool?


    She couldn’t contain her anger, and a wry smile crossed her lips. “Is this some new trick? Are you


    trying to


    make me chase after you by giving up on me? It might work in romantic dramas, but I’m not the maMaterial ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    character.”


    “I know,” he said with a bitter smile.


    “I’m not ying games. I genuinely have feelings for you. I truly don’t need these medications


    anymore.”


    His words left her conflicted. She retorted, “Well, if that’s the case, then I have nothing more to say. If


    you won’t ept my help, I won’t force my kindness on you. That would be shameless.


    “After youplete your first round of treatment, you can discontinue the routine. All medicinees


    with some level of side effects. It’s not good to take them regrly anyway. Good luck.”


    With that, she nned to leave, but he stopped her. He said, “It’s not often that you visit. Since it’s


    chilly


    outside, why don’t you stay and have some hot tea? I’ll prepare it quickly.”


    She hesitated but, surprisingly, didn’t turn him down. She took her seat on the couch and watched him.


    head toward the kitchen while reying Jonah’s words in her head.


    Jasper was the same as her when it came to honesty and sincerity. They would give their all to the


    people


    Sadly, he had once dismissed her passionate sacrifice. Opening up to him a second time was proving


    to


    be a challenge.


    Suddenly. loud crash reverberated through the house, followed by the sound of shattering ss.


    *Jasper?” she called out. She had a sinking feeling and dashed to the kitchen.


    There, she discovered a broken cup on the marble floor. Jasper knelt among the shards, one hand


    bracing himself against the floor while clutching the edge of the table with the other.


    Drenched in sweat, he struggled for breath.


    oo heavy.


    Wide-eyed, she eximed, “What’s happening?” She attempted to help him up but found him too


    She had no choice but to crouch and sweep away the pieces on the floor. She didn’t want him to suffer


    from cuts should he copse.


    “Lyse. Lyse..” he mumbled, gathering his strength to look up. His cheeks were flushed thanks to the


    fever, and his eyes were unfocused.


    She gently touched his forehead, which was burning with heat.


    “How did this happen? Why did you run a fever?”


    She scolded him with concern, “Did you even take your medication on time, you fool?”


    begged,


    His breath wasbored. Using thest reserves of his energy, he pulled her into an embrace. He begg


    Lyse, please give me some of your love. Even just a little…”


    Overwhelmed by emotions, tears welled up in her eyes.


    “Jasper-*


    “I want a bit of your love,” he rasped, his words tugging at her heart.


    He added, “But I’m afraid to ask for it. I know I’m not worthy of your love…”


    Cha