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.

help it even now. He kissed Alyssa on the lips before prying them open with

to deepen their kiss.

Alyssa's heart flutter. Her

watched her favorite "ship"

fervently. The sound even made Xavier leap up in

of them to keep as a memento? I

Maggie exclaimed.

gaze at Maggie, his jaw

were already pooling in his

still caved in in the end. He sighed and said, "Okay, but

anyone else."

It'll be for my own eyes!" Maggie shot Xavier a grateful look, her eyes wide.

Thank

back of his hand, feeling his

along with Xavier to drop Maggie back home, leaving Alyssa back at the

want Alyssa's upset mood to further stress

the backseat during

pretty wide.

a lot. She kept on staring at her phone

Jasper also noticed how Xavier kept looking at

peculiar feeling suddenly

come along for the

vehicle came to a stop

reminded her kindly, "I would suggest you bring this

your mother as soon as possible, Ms. Madison. I'm

you become a key witness for this

Maggie's

difficult, I know

out, that means my mind is made up. I

have tried than

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

two see

escorted Maggie

before she entered her home, Xavier

around. "What is it,

teddy bear bag? I

this one myself. I even drew

only one that exists

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