The moment Alyssa's eyes met Jasper's, her heart skipped a beat.

Her thoughts tangled in a whirlwind, like a ball of yarn unraveled in haste.

How long had he been waiting there? Had he been here all night? She couldn't tear her gaze away from his captivating, reddened eyes.

Tears threatened to spill, and her heart ached.

And just then, she was reminded of the scene at the orphanage the day before—how Jasper had held Sheryl tightly in his arms under that tree.

Alyssa's frail body trembled.

She shifted her gaze away from his face, feeling a tightness in her throat.

In this life, she had faced some incredibly trying times.

During her time with Doctors Without Borders, she endured some of her harshest moments—starvation, freezing cold, and over ten days without a shower.

Yet, even in those circumstances, she never felt completely defeated.

But now, in front of Jasper, she was on the verge of breaking down.

Just as she was about to shut the door, Jasper shot to his feet and charged forward.

Alyssa nearly slammed the door shut on his hand as he slipped it through the gap and grabbed the doorframe.

"What...

What are you doing?" Alyssa's eyes remained fixed downward, unable to meet his gaze.

But she could still feel the weight of his intense, unyielding stare.

Jasper lowered his head, his breath warm as it brushed against her reddened nose.

and fell with

waiting for me, Mr. Beckett? I already told my secretary I don't want

slight tremor in her voice, she added, "Please

I'm exhausted.

up so early if you're tired?" Jasper

"I remember that you've never been

row or to work out."

I just want to be lazy." Alyssa shrugged, the corners of

time I'd

But whatever...

trivial thing?

doesn't matter to me

back to when they

been inseparable—especially in the mornings

kitten, unwilling to leave due

too much by

was too captivated

a single night when he would stop

himself, fill her up,

begged him to stop as she left

your injury still hurt?" Jasper queried in a

incomprehensible look

none of your

Alyssa was well aware that most men wouldn't be able

was too massive

really broke

she truly didn't want

she mustered up her strength

someone

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