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.

even now. He kissed Alyssa on the lips before

to deepen their kiss.

heart flutter. Her breath seemed

excitedly in the car as she watched her favorite "ship" in the world

made Xavier leap

picture of them to keep as a

Maggie exclaimed.

to gaze at Maggie, his jaw wide open in shock. Countless ways

her request were already pooling in his

in the end. He sighed and said,

anyone else."

shot Xavier

heart, sir. Thank

clasped the back of his hand, feeling his blood pressure rise by

drop Maggie back home, leaving

want Alyssa's upset mood

Jasper and Maggie sat in the backseat during the ride, the

pretty wide.

realized Maggie's mood had lightened up a lot. She kept on staring at

how Xavier kept looking at

feeling suddenly surfaced within

have come along

a stop below an old dingy

of the car, Jasper reminded her kindly, "I would suggest you

as possible, Ms. Madison. I'm afraid she

key witness

Mr. Jasper." Maggie's eyes

mother is difficult, I know she only wants

seek you and Ms. Alyssa out, that means my mind is

rather have tried than not

admiration for the young girl. He smiled lightly. "Lyse often says that

glad you two see

escorted

she entered her home, Xavier stepped forward. "Ms.

turned around. "What

did you buy your teddy bear bag? I would like to buy

made this one myself. I even

only one that exists in the

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