Justin saved Jasper at the cost of destroying his almost perfectly healthy body. If he had done so just to


    put on a show in front of him, what was his purpose for doing so?


    Meanwhile, at Crescent Bay, today marked the day Cyrus and Lauren had nned to visit the


    amusement park for some fun. Cyrus got ready and came over to Crescent Bay early so that he could


    pick Lauren up.


    Much to his surprise, Mandy insisted oning along with him. She wanted toe and dote on her


    future daughter-inw.


    It was rare for Mandy and Cyrus to visit Crescent Bay. Thus, Newton came out in person to wee


    them. It was his way of showing them his respect.


    "Are you Cyrus? You are one fine-looking man!"


    Newton couldn''t stop beaming when he saw Cyrus. Heughed, "Mrs. Taylor, your son looked exactly


    like Winston when he was young! I would''ve recognized him as Winston''s son even if you didn''t say a


    word!"


    "Jonah, Ss, and Lyse bear even more resemnce to Winston." Mandy smiled warmly.


    "My Dad''s genes are too strong," Cyrus joked.


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    "Nice one! I like this chap! He''s not reserved at all, just like Winston. "


    Newton patted Cyrus on the shoulder. He then looked at Ben. "Ben, let Lauren know that Cyrus is


    here."


    "I''m here, Grandpa."


    Lauren trudged down the stairs with her teddy bear in her arms. She greeted Mandy and Cyrus politely,


    "Hi, Mrs. Taylor. Hi, Cyrus."


    She was well-mannered, reflecting the good upbringing that she had as a daughter of a plutocrat.


    Mandy rushed forward to hold Lauren''s hand. She looked at her adoringly.


    No matter how humiliating the rumors were and how much they hurt her, she was unaffected by them.


    She had the mental rity to distinguish and the eyes to see that she was a rare treasure. It was the


    other people who were blind.


    Suddenly, Mandy froze. She noticed that Lauren had nothing on her wrists. She hadn''t worn the


    bracelet that she''d given her.


    Mandy couldn''t help but feel slightly disappointed.


    Lauren was observant. She quickly exined, "Uh... I wanted to wear it initially. But it was too


    expensive. I was afraid that I''d break it." "No worries, my dear."


    Deep down, Mandy panicked for a moment. Then, she caressed Lauren''s hand gently, "Since I''ve


    already gifted it to you, it''s yours. It''s up to you if you want to wear it or otherwise. It''s alright with me."


    Lauren nodded shyly.


    Cyrus had remained standing behind Mandy. His eyes were fixed on Lauren. His breathing quickened,


    and his heart started beating faster.


    He saw that she had smiled. He unwittingly mirrored her and smiled too.


    "Look at Cyrus'' expression, Ben. Does he look more like a human now?" Newton nudged Ben, who


    was standing beside him.


    "Mr. Beckett Senior, of course Cyrus looks like a human." Ben was amused.


    Newton clicked his tongue. "Hey! Looking for trouble, aren''t you?"


    He rolled his eyes at him. Then, he chuckled, "He looks exactly like Jasper when he gawks at Lauren!


    Jasper has that exact same foolish look on his face when he stares at Lyse. How adorable!"


    Ben coughed softly. He couldn''t help but grin. "It''s Ms. Lauren who''s outstanding enough. That was


    how she caught his attention."


    "Mr. Beckett Senior, Cyrus came over to bring Lauren out for some fun today."


    Mandy smiled. "Cyrus has never taken a woman out on a date on his own. He felt shy and decided to


    bring me along as his confidence boost."


    "Mom, when did I ever. Oof!"


    Cyrus was defending himself when Mandy stepped on his foot mid-sentence. He swallowed back his


    words.


    Lauren watched all these happen. She smiled slightly. There was a glimmer in her eyes.


    Newtonughed. "That''s great! It''s good to go out and have some fun. She''ll be bored staying with me


    all the time.


    "Go ahead, Lauren. Have a fun day with Cyrus. You don''t have to rush back home."


    As this was something that they had nned in advance, Lauren didn''t hesitate. She simply


    responded, "I''ll get going then, Grandpa. Take care, and remember to take your medications."


    "Don''t worry about me. Off you go, now!" Newton waved them off.


    Right at that moment, a roaring voice interrupted the light-hearted atmosphere.


    "Don''t leave! Stay right here!"