Jasper squeezed Alyssa’s hand, his gaze holding a somber weight. “There’s something I need to discuss with you.”

In the room, Lauren clung tightly to Angelina, her warm tears soaking Angelina’s black suit.

“Look, Madam Lauren. I’m right here with you. I’m completely fine,” Angelina reassured her, returning the embrace. Though her voice was steady, tears welled in her eyes. “Those people only wanted to scare you. You’re alright now.

It’s all over…

“Such a thing won’t happen again. Nothing but happiness awaits you and Mr.

Landon.”

do we even have a future?” Lauren’s voice was barely a

clenched at that question. She promptly answered, “Don’t think like that, Madam Lauren. What happened wasn’t as big a deal as

Mr. Jasper, and Ms. Alyssa will handle everything. Things will return to

not stupid. I know why this happened.

want us together.” Lauren’s lashes fluttered

was a

they might take your life. The Harpers won’t accept me, and if Landon insists on being with me, it will

welled up in her reddened eyes. “You’re Mr. Landon’s reason for living! He wouldn’t

nothing

burden,” Lauren insisted, her voice filled with despair. “He’ll have to

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