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

Jasper. I shall not stand

daughter's life, but he also had a pure and refined image that felt as warm as a spring breeze. All who

some reason, he simply did not feel particularly good about Justin. He kept feeling that there was a barrier between them, and all he wanted to do was keep

just say what

been through this incident, Jasper became greatly suspicious of Justin, even though he had once saved his life. Deep down,

a really long time, so I'd

If it's

eyes, making it obvious that he was not keen to speak

filled Justin's eyes. He took a heavy breath, then said in a hoarse voice,

learned that she suffered severe frostbite in two areas of her body.

in the hospital ward

he tightened his grip on

curled into a 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 air from the

catching up to him. He stumbled, but Silas caught him just

face pale with worry, shot a glance at Justin. 'Mr.

across

cue. Without hesitation, she addressed the group, her voice clear and authoritative. "Exposure to extreme cold can be extremely harmful to women. It can affect their

"That said, I've heard that Ms. Alyssa once had a miscarriage and is now barren. So, in this regard... How should I put

hung in the air like a slap. Jasper's heart twisted, and the

you!" Xavier roared, lunging forward. "How dare you twist

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