Jasper strode out of the room and hurried down the stairs, his pace so brisk that Xavier had to jog to keep up.

As Jasper reached the living room, he spotted Justin sitting upright in his wheelchair, alone. Their eyes locked when Jasper was just a few steps away.

Hostility flickered between their gazes.

Curling his lips upward into a slight smile, Justin asked, "Jasper, heading out at this hour?"

Xavier gritted his teeth, loathing the self-righteous air Justin exuded, as if he always held the upper hand. The sight made him want to charge forward and knock Justin clean off his wheelchair.

"It's late. Why aren't you in bed?" Jasper asked coldly, his tone as sharp as his glare. "It seems that broken body of yours is still holding up."

"Jasper, you seem to be in a rush. Did something happen? Do you need my help?"

Justin maintained the smile on his face, disregarding Jasper's sarcastic remark.

"It's none of your business."

Without another word, Jasper swept past him.

Justin's voice followed, low and sinister. "Jasper, there are many people and matters that have nothing to do with you. Why dive into murky waters and bring trouble upon yourself?"

eyes, replaced by a chilling sneer. He fixed Jasper with a look

mid-step, a chill spreading through

never spoke without intent. His seemingly casual remarks always carried the weight of provocation, often inciting chaos without so

narrowing. Without warning, he kicked the

managed to avoid

watching from the sidelines, felt a surge

he spoke with icy disdain. "But I despise those who pretend to be disabled to garner pity when they are

speedy recovery. However, if this is merely an

out, disappearing through the front door in a

long moment, Justin sat still. Then, slowly, he rose from

the chair

pocket. Breathing heavily, he

is everything going?" he demanded,

call, Sheryl was slightly startled. She hesitated before responding respectfully. "We've captured her.

calm himself down after being riled

howled, and snow fell heavily on the mountain

Amber fought fiercely against her attackers. But she

the snow, battered and

extravagant white

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