Jasper suddenly stiffened, as if held in ce by an invisible force.


    "What did you say? Justin is back?" Javier''s eyes sparkled with joy. His delight was evident. "Where is


    he now?"


    "He''s in the basement parking lot. I ran into him when I came back from running errands," Rory replied.


    "Why didn''t he tell us that he wasing back?" Javierined with a smile on his face.


    "I''ve exchanged a few words with him. He knew that if he informed you in advance, you would prepare


    extensively. He didn''t want to cause you any trouble, so he kept it a secret."


    "He''s really considerate."


    Javier quickly instructed Jasper, "Jasper, go inform your grandpa. I''ll go down to see Justin first."


    As Jasper watched their retreating figures, his hand clenched into a fist.


    When the Becketts arrived at the parking lot, Justin was sitting calmly in a wheelchair, wearing a gentle


    smile.


    "Justin!" Javier called out joyfully and hurried over to him.


    Not far behind him, Jasper and Alyssa were supporting Newton. So, they were walking rather slowly.


    "Grandpa, Dad, Jasper, you''re all here."


    Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g!


    Justin gently smiled, and his tender gaze finally rested on Alyssa''s calm face. "And Ms. Alyssa too. You


    didn''t have toe all the way here."


    "It''s nothing. You''re Jasper''s brother, so you''re my brother too. I should show you respect, of course,"


    Alyssa responded with a polite smile but was secretly scrutinizing Justin.


    She had thought about this day before; she just hadn''t expected it to arrive so soon.


    Before meeting him, she had always demonized him, considering him a hidden enemy who could


    return at any time to challenge Jasper.


    But upon meeting Justin today, she couldn''t find a trace of hostility in him. His clear and gentle eyes


    were devoid of any contention. Even his friendly smile seemed to effortlessly bridge the gap between


    him and others, emanating an air of humility and elegance that befitted a true gentleman.


    "Wee back, Justin," Jasper said warmly. However, there was an indiscernible frown, hinting at his


    conflicted emotions; he didn''t know what was wrong with him.


    Justin was merely greeting Alyssa, yet Jasper''s chest suddenly tightened, and he felt an inexplicable


    sense of unease.


    Supporting Newton, Alyssa felt a scalding heat on the back of her hand.


    Alyssa nced down. Jasper had secretly slipped his hand into hers, his fingerscing with hers as


    they both supported Newton.


    Their fingers were tightly pressed together, causing her to feel numb.


    Alyssa cast a surprised nce at Jasper. But Jasper''s gaze remained fixed ahead; his expression


    appeared serene, yet the tense set of his jaw hinted at the emotions he was holding back.


    "Justin, why didn''t you tell me and your dad in advance that you''reing back? We could have


    prepared something to wee you. This is too abrupt." Newton smiled kindly.


    "We''re all family, Grandpa. There''s no need for any preparation. Or do you see me as an outsider


    because I''ve been away for so long?" Justin''s smile deepened gradually.