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

like that, Madam Lauren. What happened wasn’t as big a deal as it

Mr. Jasper, and Ms. Alyssa will

why this

together.” Lauren’s lashes fluttered

was a heartbreaking

hurting your left leg and kidnapping you. But next time, they might take

head frantically. Tears welled up in her reddened

would mean nothing to him without you

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

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