"Mr. Jasper." Sheryl stood up and walked over to Jasper with a smile.
"Ms. Gillis."
"The doe was injured, and I bandaged it without permission. I hope I didn''t vite any of your family
rules," Sheryl said softly, her eyes filled with affection.
Jasper remained indifferent, maintaining his distant demeanor toward her. "No, Ms. Gillis. That was
really kind of you. We should thank you."
"When I was working as a doctor without borders in Luminara, I used to treat injured soldiers and
civilians. I never thought my skills woulde in handy for animals too." Sheryl sighed, shaking her
head.
Jasper''s dark eyes churned with hidden emotions.
In an instant, distant and elusive memories flooded his mind.
Back then, in Luminara, he infiltrated the terrorist organization and fought desperately. His arm was
shed, and his leg was hit by a bullet. He was basically on the brink of death.
It was White Dove who stopped his bleeding, treated his wounds, and fought to bring him back to the
base camp, saving his leg.
"Oh... My head... I''m feeling dizzy." Sheryl suddenly frowned, and her body swayed.
The next moment, she unexpectedly fell toward Jasper.
Jasper snapped out of his thoughts at once, but it was toote.
"Hey! Watch out, Ms. Gillis!" Fortunately, Xavier dashed out like a ferret and swiftly stabilized Sheryl.
Jasper immediately stepped back, keeping a safe distance from her.
"Thank you." Sheryl clenched her fists discreetly, with a hint of coldness shing in her eyes.
"Ms. Gillis, you''ve traveled a long way with Justin and have been looking after him. You must be tired.
You should rest," Jasper said coldly before turning away and striding off.
"Shall I walk you to your room, Ms. Gillis?" Xavier offered, ying the role of the helpful gentleman.
"No thanks. I''m not that weak," Sheryl replied, pushing him away with annoyance.
Xavier scratched his head.
Just a moment ago, she seemed weak and unable to care for herself, but now she pushed him with
considerable strength.
After the family dinner, Jasper escorted Newton back to Crescent Bay while Justin stayed at Seaview
Manor with Sheryl.
Even though he had been gone for over a decade, Justin''s room at Seaview Manor remained
untouched, and it was cleaned weekly.
"Mr. Justin, it seems that Mr. Javier still values you. You can rest assured," Sheryl said as she brought
water and medicine to Justin.
Justin sifted through the colorful pills with his long fingers, his face partially concealed in shadow.
"But Grandpa still has suspicions about me."
"He''s just an old man on hisst legs. Even if he has doubts, he can''t do anything. Besides, you''re his
oldest grandson. How could he hurt you?" Sheryl''s tone dripped with disdain.
"Recent events with Sophia''s two daughters have made Javier reassess his rtionship with Jasper."
Justin picked up a pill and swallowed it. "If I hadn''t returned at this time, Javier might have forgotten
about me entirely. The situation might have slipped out of my control."
Sheryl kneeled before him and looked at him in admiration. "You''re so wise, Mr. Justin."
Smiling, Justin patted her cheek as if she were a pet.
"By the way, Jameson heard about your return and contacted me, saying he wants to meet you."
"That fool." Justin leaned back, a dangerous glint flickering in his eyes. "Countless eyes are watching
us in secret. He can''t act rashly. By the way, how was his attitude toward you when you tested him
earlier?"
Sheryl hesitated for a moment, then shook her head in frustration. "Jasper is very loyal. I know him
well. His heart only has a ce for the person he''s fallen in love with. It doesn''t have room for anyone
else."
"That''s okay. That''s what makes it interesting."
Justin opened the satin-lined box once again. He took out the hair clip and yed with it under the
moonlight.
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Suddenly, his brow furrowed, and he broke the hair clip in half.
"One day, you won''t be able to refuse me anymore."