Everyone present today was from the Taylor family.


    Jasper didn’t avert his gaze. Instead, he walked confidently alongside Alyssa. The fact that he was the


    only outsider present didn’t faze him; on the contrary, he felt more secure at that moment.


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    Jasper wanted to be Alyssa’s steadfast support and pir. With him around, Alyssa could let her guard


    down and rx.


    Xavier followed behind Jasper. Seeing all of Alyssa’s brothers, his head tingled, and his palms started


    sweating. He vowed to himself that he wouldn’t marry a girl with so many brothers. It was too difficult.


    “Lyse!”


    The crowd went toward Alyssa hastily and surrounded her.


    When the Taylors saw Jasper, their demeanors weren’t exactly friendly. They would have closed the


    door on him and let the dog out if it were in the past.


    “Thank you for your care and support during this time, everyone,” Alyssa said.


    Then, she looked tenderly at Tatiana, who was pushing Sean over. She didn’t me Sean for calling


    the shots. “Thank you for the sacrifice toward Sean and the time spent with him, Taty. You have been


    such a great help to me.”


    “We are a family, Lyse. You’re too kind.” Tatiana felt warm inside her as her sister, Alyssa, praised her.


    “Sean, take good care of my sister after you get better.”


    Alyssa approached Sean. She held Sean’s hand with her left hand and Tatiana’s with her right hand.


    Then, she sped their hands together. I hope you will always do your best to protect Tatiana.”


    Tears filled Sean’s eyes. He looked past Alyssa and toward the tall and sturdy man behind her.


    Sean thought it was time for him to step back.


    Alyssa had found someone willing to do whatever it took to protect her, and this man was significantly


    stronger and more reliable than he was.


    Jasper silently observed Alyssa. The most tender part of his heart was stirred once again. He yearned


    to go to her and envelop her in his arms, wanting to proim to the world that it was enough as long as


    she had him.


    The funeral service started a few minutes after that.


    At his moment, Axel, who was outside, came in hastily to Alyssa. His face was grim.


    “Lyse, something bad had happened. I don’t know who bbered, but there are suddenly many


    reporters outside.”


    “What?” Alyssa’s eyes widened. “Jonah had always been careful


    about these things. Everyone present is our people. There is no way someone leaked information


    about this.”


    “Our sources indicated that the individuals in the bodyguard uniforms belonged to the Beckett family,”


    he mentioned, cautiously casting a nce at Jasper. His gaze carried a formidable intensity.


    Jasper frowned deeply. “It wasn’t me.”


    “I know,” Alyssa said, looking down and raising her hand. She exuded an intimidating presence as well.


    “If I doubted you, I wouldn’t have


    Jasper was moved upon hearing that.


    “I think it must be those snakes, Sophia and Betty. After all, they knew exactly how Nina died. They


    were eagerly waiting for the day of the funeral.”


    Alyssa couldn’t help but scoff. Her eyes were bloodshot. “Sophia and Betty had always liked unting


    in front of the media to maintain a positive image. How dare they trespass into our family’s turf. Those


    bitches are asking for it!”


    Alyssa’s demeanor was incredibly intimidating now. That desire to kill was so strong that Jasper and


    Axel had goosebumps.


    “Ms. Taylor…”