Willow was still chatting with Winston about the next direction of their research, and her gaze glanced in Jasper’s way several times. He was talking with Ricky and occasionally caught glimpses of her.

In just a glance, their hearts were filled with each other on this slightly chilly night.

Winston was also planning to nap for a while, and a sly look flashed in Willow’s eyes. She deliberately stood there to feel the cold breeze and did not return to the tent. As expected, after a while, she saw Jasper finish his conversation with Ricky and walk toward her.

“Why aren’t you sleeping?” His caring voice came.

“I’m scared and can’t sleep alone.” She hugged her arms and looked up at the deep night sky.

“You can have Johanna accompany you for a while,” he suggested.

She turned to look at him. “But I want you.”

He sighed slightly. “All right. Sure. Let’s go!”

him to sleep after all. I’m energized, but let’s do this!

told him, “Close your eyes. Don’t think about

eyes, and so did

about to fall asleep, she resisted the drowsiness and opened her eyes to sneak a peek at him. She could not help but get closer to him to check if he was

her head on her arm while admiring the handsome profile of the

after that, the man’s thick long lashes lifted, and he turned his head. His bright and charming eyes locked onto the peaceful sleeping face of the girl, and he let out a

end, who was

Jasper who was coaxing her to sleep. The way Willow slept, like a child without any defense, captivated him. His gaze

realized he had somehow gotten closer to her

and sweetly, as her heart was free from worries and distractions. She slept until the sun was up, and when she

found that Winston and his group had already gone to

and have breakfast.” Johanna had prepared breakfast for

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