Jasper finally felt relieved upon hearing Alyssa’s promise. Grateful and nearly moved to tears, he


    uttered,


    Thank you, Lyse.”


    Even though Alyssa appeared stoic, she was touched by the scene.


    Shortly after, Javier excused himself to attend an important meeting at the Beckett Group.


    Ever since Alyssa’s identity as Dr. White had been revealed, she had been appointed as Jasper’s


    attending physician and tasked with overseeing his follow-up treatments.


    After inquiring about Jasper’s condition, she ced him in a wheelchair and instructed Landon and


    Abel


    to take him for a checkup.


    After their departure, only Alyssa, Newton, and Ben remained in the room.


    Since there wasn’t anyone around, Newton inquired, “Alice, you seem down. Is there something on


    your


    mind?”


    She snapped back to reality and denied sheepishly, “No, Grandpa. I’m fine.”


    Newton expressed concern as he gently reminded her, ‘Alice, you can get away with lies from others,


    but not from me. Are thereplications rted to Jasper’s injury?”


    “Grandpa…”


    “You shouldn’t keep it from me. You know me well. Just tell me the truth because I can handle it.


    However, if you keep it a secret, I’ll lose my appetite and sleep.


    After some contemtion, she finally turned to Ben and requested, ‘Mr. Gorham, could you excuse


    us?”


    Ben understood the directive and left the room, closing the door behind him.


    “Jasper has PTSD?” Newton asked in a trembling voice. He felt his heart twisting.


    “Yes. It’s my fault, Grandpa,” Alyssa murmured, lowering her head and fidgeting with her fingers. She


    added, “He wouldn’t be in this condition if I were more skilled.”


    I


    “Please don’t me yourself, Alice. Without your help, Jasper might not have survived the ordeal,”


    Newton consoled her.


    He sped her hands with a somber expression and said, “Promise me something, will you? You must


    “For now, only Dr. Liverton and I are aware of the diagnosis. Grandpa, don’t worry. Dr. Liverton is a


    trustworthy acquaintance of mine. He’ll keep it confidential,” she reassured.


    Then, she frowned and whispered, “Grandpa, there are no other solutions to his PTSD except for


    taking sedatives now. Besides, I have no idea when and where he would be triggered. The secret could


    beCopyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    exposed at any time. What if…”


    “Let’s do our best to keep it under wraps as long as possible. At the very least, we should do so until


    Jasper takes over thepany and inherits the majority of the shares and assets,” Newton replied,


    looking concerned and clenching his fist.


    He added, “No one else should lead thepany except Jasper. If others find out about his diagnosis,


    they might use it against him. His position as president could be jeopardized, not to mention inheriting


    thepany.”


    Alyssa felt thoroughly puzzled. After deep consideration, she prodded, “Grandpa, under normal


    circumstances, the family business would go to the eldest, which means Justin should have been the


    heir


    of the Beckett Group.


    “I heard that Justin has been recuperating at Mosgravia due to his poor health. I always assumed that


    Jasper was made the heir only because of Justin’s health, but your earlierment suggests there’s


    more to the story. What’s behind your insistence on making Jasper the heir?”


    Newton looked rmed. He swallowed hard and fell silent.