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.

fell with each deep

you." "Why were you waiting for me, Mr. Beckett? I already told my secretary I don't

her voice, she added, "Please

I'm exhausted.

going back to bed—" "Why are you up so early if you're

remember that

whether to row or to work

be lazy." Alyssa shrugged, the corners of her

only time I'd ever sleep

But whatever...

trivial thing? It's

to me anymore." Jasper's eyes

back to when they

been inseparable—especially in the mornings

linger in bed like a sleepy kitten, unwilling

by doing it over and over

was too captivated by

was not a single night when he would stop at just

time, he would empty himself, fill her up, and eat her

begged him

Jasper queried in

an incomprehensible look

of

are none of your business from now on." Alyssa was well aware that most men wouldn't be able to resist

situation was too

really broke her

this moment, she truly didn't want

up her

have someone new, do not

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