It was already past midnight when they arranged everything.

For the sake of Maggie's safety, Alyssa had intended for Maggie to live in her own house starting today

until the case against David Schmidt ended. For one, Maggie could be protected. Secondly, Alyssa

genuinely adored this unfortunate yet strong, young girl.

But Maggie insisted on going back home because of her mother's heart condition. She was worried her

mother might get a heart attack if she woke up from her sleep and did not see Maggie anywhere, not to

mention what might happen if her mother knew that Maggie had come to speak to them.

It was a good thing Maggie's mother hadn't contacted her that night. She must still be sleeping. It was

as if the heavens itself supported this strong, young girl's decision, too.

Xavier escorted Maggie to the car, treating her with utmost care throughout the process as if he had

turned a new leaf.

Jasper walked out of the villa with Alyssa in his arms. He wiped away her tears and wrapped his hand

around her neck before kissing her on the forehead.

"It's late, Lyse. You've already yawned countless times, and your eyes can barely keep themselves

open. Xavier and I will send Ms. Madison home. Be good and wait for me to come back home."

"You know exactly why I'm yawning so much." Alyssa pouted. "You exhausted me in the process of

rejuvenating yourself. I can't simply rest when I have the ability to fuel you with energy."

Confidence surged in Jasper's chest. Alyssa's exhaustion was her body's way of telling him how

satisfied with him she was.

Jasper's skills in bed had improved greatly since that time in the kitchen. He knew just the right buttons

to press.

couldn't help it even now. He kissed Alyssa on the lips before prying

to deepen their kiss.

Alyssa's heart flutter. Her breath

in the car as she watched her

Xavier

take a picture of them to keep as a

Maggie exclaimed.

Maggie, his jaw wide open

request were already pooling

Xavier still caved in in the end. He sighed and said, "Okay, but don't share it on

anyone else."

Xavier a grateful look, her eyes

Thank

hand, feeling his blood pressure rise

end, Jasper went along with Xavier to drop Maggie back home, leaving

mood to

sat in the backseat during the ride, the distance between them was

pretty wide.

a lot. She kept on staring at her

how Xavier kept looking at Maggie

feeling suddenly surfaced within

he not have come along for

to a stop below

Jasper reminded her kindly, "I

Ms. Madison. I'm afraid she may

key witness for this

reminder, Mr. Jasper." Maggie's eyes dimmed as she forced a smile.

I know she only wants to protect

Alyssa out, that means

I would rather have tried than not try

gaze was filled with admiration for the young girl. He

you two see eye

Xavier escorted

her home,

around. "What is

bear bag? I would like to buy my sister one,

bear? Haha!" Maggie giggled. "I made this one myself. I even drew the design and

that

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