Jasper's heart sank. Looking at Alyssa, he announced, "Lyse, I'll meet with them."

He was worried about the gossip and malicious comments about Alyssa. Her reputation would further

suffer if she got into a fight with the witnesses' families at a hospital.

Jasper was totally capable of managing the fallout if he were the target. However, he refused to let

Alyssa go through the suffering.

"Jasper, I understand your concern," Clasping his hand, she soothed him, "...but they wanted to see

me. Things wouldn't have spiraled if I hadn't requested to meet with Maggie.

"It's imperative that I show up and offer my apology. You know me; I never run away from problems."

"Well, I happen to be the same." Staring affectionately at her, Jasper held her hands with fingers

interlocked. "So, I'll go with you."

Although the VIP suite, where Maggie got warded, was safe and secure, Sean had arranged for his

men to lead the victims' families to the open area in the VIP lounge, just in case they made a scene

and ruined Alyssa's reputation.

Standing side by side with Jasper in the corridor, Alyssa calmly watched as Gina and the mother of

another victim approached them. Despite her calmness, her heart was racing.

The parents of the two victims came to a stop in front of Alyssa, Jasper, and Sean. Jasper examined

his guard down, as he was afraid

against Alyssa.

tears, and her eyes were red

resentment against Alyssa was

and was about to speak, but she was

who both collapsed onto

Mr. Beckett, please... Please

the floor. Please don't do this. Let's

to help the

out, remained stubbornly glued to the floor. Had

not have been able to

child. I won't budge if you refuse to

sorry to see her in such a

teared up. "Please stop crying. You'll only

let's have a

in front of Ms. Alyssa now?" Xavier stormed over, looking

ran into trouble.

and Mr. Beckett, but remember

to offer you help,

Jasper, who glared at

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