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.

kissed Alyssa on the lips before

to deepen their kiss.

heart flutter. Her breath seemed to be taken

watched her favorite "ship" in

sound even made Xavier leap up in the

gosh... Can I take a picture of them to keep as

Maggie exclaimed.

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

already pooling in

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

anyone else."

eyes!" Maggie shot Xavier a grateful look, her eyes wide.

Thank

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

drop Maggie

upset mood to

Jasper and Maggie sat in the backseat during the ride,

pretty wide.

lightened up a lot. She kept on staring at

Xavier kept looking at

feeling suddenly surfaced within

come

a

Jasper reminded her kindly,

I'm

witness for this case in

Maggie's eyes dimmed as she forced

is difficult, I know she only wants to protect

since I've come to seek you and Ms. Alyssa out,

I would rather have

gaze was filled with admiration for the young girl. He

you two see

Xavier escorted Maggie to her

she entered her home,

turned around. "What

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

bear? Haha!" Maggie giggled. "I made this one myself.

one that

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