Alyssa waved dismissively. "If I take the hotel, it would definitely strain your rtionship with your


    father. I wouldn''t want that on my conscience."


    Jasper ran a hand over her head, torn between amusement and exasperation.


    "Any news from Ss? Did he meet Rose yet?" Alyssa''s voice bubbled with excitement. "Don''t tell me


    they sumbed to their desires and got busy with some ''adult activities.''" She squirmed yfully in his


    arms.


    Jasper, however, took her inappropriate thoughts seriously. "In broad daylight? Highly unlikely. Besides,


    it''s Ss'' first date. Doubt he''d be that... bold, would he?"


    "Oh, Ss is plenty daring," Alyssa countered. "It''s that stuffy prosecutor uniform that''s holding back his


    wild side."


    With a yful grin, she flipped them over, pinning him beneath her. Her fingertip teased his Adam''s


    apple. "Besides, who says broad daylight matters? As long as a guy knows his surroundings when he''s


    turned on, right? Can men even tell time down there?"


    Jasper swallowed hard, his gaze deepening. Deeply smitten, he interpreted Alyssa''s words as a clear


    invitation. His hand, seemingly of its own ord, began a slow ascent up her thigh.


    The burgeoning sexual tension was abruptly shattered by the shrill ring of Alyssa''s phone.


    She answered, draping her arm around his neck. "Ss, finally! Did you meet Rose?"


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    "Lyse, get Jasper ande outside. We''re right here."


    Walking out of Heightsnew Vi, hand-in-hand, their eyes widened in shock at the sight before them.


    Under the scorching sun, Ss tenderly held Rose close, their lips meeting in a fervent kiss, oblivious to


    everything around them.


    Alyssa couldn''t contain her excitement and let out a joyful shriek.


    Alyssa''s shrieks shattered the tender moment. Rose, flushed crimson, immediately pushed Ss away.


    Feeling Alyssa''s hand quiver with excitement, Jasper gave it a squeeze. "Calm down. Seems you''ve


    startled Rose a bit."


    "I can''t help it! A new sister-inw!" Alyssa squealed as she punched Jasper''s chest yfully.


    Ss was not shy at all. He strolled toward them, hand in hand with Rose.


    "Lyse, let me formally introduce her." He turned to Rose, his gaze lingering with affection. "This is your


    brand new sister-inw, Rose Emerson."


    Rose''s cheeks, already rosy, deepened to a breathtaking crimson. "I-I''m not quite sure about that," she


    mumbled, her voice barely above a whisper.


    Undeterred, Alyssa beamed. "Hi, Rose! Your official sister-inw, reporting for duty!" she dered with


    a mock salute.


    Jasper, quick to respond, said, "Hello, my dearest sister-inw, and congrattions, Ss! Lyse and I


    will be eagerly awaiting our wedding invitation."


    Ss grinned, pointing at Jasper in approval. "You''re quite the rascal," he chuckled.


    In that instant, Ss found himself growing more epting of Jasper as his brother-inw.


    Rose, feeling flustered, couldn''t lift her gaze. "Madam, please, stop teasing me," she murmured.


    Alyssa interjected with a grin, "I''ve told you, Rose, you''re bound to be my sister-inw eventually.


    Resistance is futile."


    With a happy p of her hands, Alyssa eximed, "Ah, first Jonah finds love, and now Ss too. I must


    share this news with Winston tonight; it''ll surely lift his spirits and improve his health."


    Ss tightened his grip on Rose''s hand, his tone earnest as he spoke. "I''ll personally inform Dad. It''s a


    gesture of sincerity and respect toward Rose."


    Rose felt her eyes welling up with tears at his words.


    Everyone admired her talent, but she felt her personality held her back. Despite her gifts, most people


    didn''t quite hold her in high regard.


    Apart from Alyssa, Ss was the second person who loved and respected her. She never knew


    someone like her could be loved too.


    Being loved was such a happy feeling.


    "Since you''re here, give a tour of our house to Rose, Ss," Alyssa chirped. She couldn''t wait to


    introduce Rose to everyone in her family.


    "Not today, Lyse." Ss knew he just won over Rose''s heart, so he wanted to be careful and take things


    slow. She would feel pressured if things moved too fast.


    He borated, "Rose and I came to see you because Rose has something important to tell you."