In the nick of time, the world stopped whirling as a warm strength instantly supported his back while


    another hand grabbed his arm.


    "Be careful."


    Justin looked up in surprise. His eyes met a clear, sparkling gaze. He felt an unfamiliar rush of


    emotions like a drop of water plopped into the stillke of his heart and sent ripples across it.


    Alyssa used all her strength to push Justin and his wheelchair onto t ground.


    As her body swayed, a few strands of hair inadvertently brushed his face.


    Justin''s gaze darkened before he smiled wanly, his brows furrowed. "It''s all thanks to you just now. If


    not for you, I would be staying here overnight."


    "It was no trouble at all."


    Alyssa looked down and kicked away a rock beside the wheelchair. "The wheels must have gotten


    stuck with rocks. That''s quite dangerous. Why isn''t Ms. Gillis with you?"


    "I''m returning to Mosgravia soon, so I wanted to see Lauren before I left. Initially, I was at the café next


    to the hospital because I wanted to buy coffee for my dad and the medical personnel in charge of


    Lauren. Sheryl wanted to buy some things from the grocery store, so I waited alone in the café.


    "But suddenly, I received a call from Rory. I couldn''t help but worry about Lauren, so I just came over by


    myself."


    It was obvious that Justin came over as fast as he could. His face was still sweaty, and he was trying to


    catch his breath.


    Alyssa only saw him twice, but her image of him as the eldest son of the Beckett family remained the


    same. He was always elegant and well-groomed. Even when he was sitting in a wheelchair, he still sat


    with his head held high, like a swan. He never looked like he was caught off guard.


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    "As the eldest brother, your concern for Lauren is understandable. But judging from your condition, you


    shouldn''t havee alone. It''s too risky." Alyssa''s expression was neutral, as always.


    Justin''s gaze was gentle as he smiled at her helplessly. "It''s at these times that I can''t help but wonder,


    if I were healthy and whole, I wouldn''t be troubling others all the time."


    Upon hearing that, a mixture ofplex emotions shed across her face, but they quickly vanished.


    "Are you going to wait for Ms. Gillis? I''ll go and see Lauren first."


    "If you don''t mind, may I go with you?" Justin''s gaze was pleading. "I''m really worried about Lauren."


    "You are Lauren''s brother. Of course I don''t mind," she said, then quickly turned away.


    Suddenly, a hacking cough sounded from behind her. His wheezing breaths made her feel like he was


    about to drop dead at any moment.


    "Ms. Taylor, I''m afraid my condition is... not helping me here."


    Justin''s face was ashen, and his lips were pale. It didn''t look like he was acting. "I don''t have enough


    energy. can you. push me there?"


    Although Alyssa wanted to avoid as much contact with him as possible, she was also a doctor. She


    couldn''t be so unkind to a patient, especially since Justin had saved Jasper. No matter what, she


    couldn''t disregard his sufferings.


    "Alright." Alyssa walked behind him and pushed his wheelchair along.


    "Thank you." Justin ced a hand on his chest and tried to steady his breathing. He looked up to peer


    at that electrifying gaze that moved his heart.


    The sudden intrusion of a deep and cold voice shattered the momentary calm. Its icy tone cut through


    the air, sending a chill down their spines.


    "Lyse."