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.

Alyssa on the lips before prying them open with

to deepen their kiss.

Alyssa's heart flutter. Her breath seemed to

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

sound even made Xavier

picture of them to

Maggie exclaimed.

to gaze at Maggie, his

already pooling in

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

anyone else."

shot Xavier a grateful look, her eyes wide. "You

sir. Thank you

Xavier clasped the back of his hand, feeling

along with Xavier to drop

mood to further

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

pretty wide.

up a lot. She kept on staring at her

Xavier kept

feeling suddenly

come along

vehicle came to a stop below an old dingy

Maggie got out of the car, Jasper reminded her kindly, "I would suggest you bring this

I'm afraid she may find

you become a key witness for

Jasper." Maggie's eyes dimmed as she forced

know she only

come to seek you and Ms. Alyssa out, that means

would rather have

was filled with admiration for the young girl.

two see

Xavier escorted Maggie

entered her home, Xavier stepped

around. "What is

bag? I would like

Haha!" Maggie giggled. "I made this one myself. I even

one that exists in the

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