Jasper's eyes dimmed, and his chapped lips curled downward in a tight frown.

Alarm bells rang in Xavier's mind. He rushed forward and stood in front of Jasper's hospital bed as if shielding him from a threat.

For once, Justin's usual bright demeanor was replaced by something colder-grim and calculating. His eyes burned with unspoken anger, and it was clear he wasn't here for a social call.

Upon noticing all that, Winston frowned.

"Mr. Justin, Mr. Jasper is injured. I wonder which fool let his dog loose to harm him. Through gritted teeth, Xavier urged Justin to leave. "Mr. Jasper doesn't wish to entertain any visitors right now. He needs rest. Please leave!"

Upon hearing that, the look in Justin's eyes dimmed subtly.

In reality, Xavier had no idea who the mastermind was. He was simply blowing the matter out of proportion, driven by his frustration and anger.

Unexpectedly, Justin had taken his casual remark to heart.

Not wanting Winston to witness the awkward tension between the Becketts, Jasper hissed under his breath," Xavier, don't be rude to Justin."

Justin ignored Xavier but looked to Winston instead. He lifted the corners of his lips slightly into an elegant smile. "Apologies for barging in, Mr. Winston."

Winston forced a smile in return. "No need for apologies, Mr. Justin. I am an outsider here. You and Jasper are brothers, after all. It's more like I'm the nuisance here."

Justin's gaze hardened. "Mr. Winston, I'm afraid I must ask for a moment alone with my brother."

he meant-Winston was

Jasper a concerned look. "Rest well, Jasper. I

and refined image that felt as warm as a spring

about Justin. He kept feeling that there was a barrier between them, and all

just say what

Justin, even though he had once saved his life. Deep down, he was greatly

respect. I haven't seen him in a really long time, so I'd like to spend more time with him." Winston's eyes widened at

say your piece right here. If it's not convenient, we

eyes, making it obvious

took a heavy breath, then said in a hoarse voice, "Jasper, Ms. Alyssa was in danger and

body. As a woman, she's

an instant, the atmosphere in the hospital ward became heavy

throbbed. Silently, he tightened his grip

ball in the snow flashed in his mind. She had wanted to acknowledge his presence, yet something held her back. That hesitation made Jasper feel as if the icy

frailty catching up to him. He stumbled, but Silas

shot a glance at Justin. 'Mr. Justin, what are you

crestfallen look came across Justin's face.

the room, clad in a lab coat, as if on cue. Without hesitation, she addressed the group, her voice clear and authoritative. "Exposure to extreme cold can be extremely harmful to women. It

paused, her gaze shifting to the pale-faced Jasper, her expression unreadable. "That said, I've heard that Ms. Alyssa once had a miscarriage and is now barren. So, in this regard... How should I put it? I suppose you could say this was,

words hung in the air like a slap. Jasper's heart twisted, and the Taylors seemed to crumble. Xavier's eyes turned bloodshot with

forward. "How dare you twist the knife

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