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.

now. He kissed Alyssa on the lips before prying them open

to deepen their kiss.

flutter. Her breath

watched her

Xavier leap up in the

take a picture of them to

Maggie exclaimed.

turned around to gaze at Maggie, his jaw wide open

request were already pooling

and said, "Okay, but don't

anyone else."

Maggie shot Xavier a grateful look, her eyes wide.

heart, sir. Thank you so

hand, feeling his blood pressure rise

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

want Alyssa's upset mood to further stress Maggie

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

pretty wide.

had lightened up a lot. She

kept looking at Maggie through

feeling suddenly

have come along for

to a

Maggie got out of the car, Jasper reminded her

I'm afraid she may find it harder to accept

witness for this case

Jasper." Maggie's eyes dimmed as she

my mother is difficult, I know she

seek you and Ms. Alyssa out,

have tried

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

two see eye to

Xavier escorted

entered her home, Xavier stepped forward. "Ms.

"What is it,

your teddy bear bag? I

giggled. "I made this one myself. I even drew the design and

the only one that exists in

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255