Selena didn’t have the nerve to knock, while Bailey opened the bedroom door.

He’d specifically chosen a time like this where Elliot wasn’t there. Bailey knew that Selena didn’t know how to deal with her.

The door opened to reveal Jasper sitting there watching the TV with a bored expression.

Hearing the door, he turned around to look, his face turning shocked.

Then it sank.

“Come over here.”

He called out towards Selena. Then, he turned to his father.

“Close the door, Dad. I’ve got some things to talk about with Selena. Don’t worry. I won’t bully her.”

Bailey knew his son best. He smiled faintly, patted Selena on the shoulder and let her in, then closed the door.

Only Jasper and Selena were left in the bedroom. Selena walked over to Jasper’s bedside, not even daring to sit.

Face cold, Jasper opened his mouth.

you? Sit,

a while. He believed that Selena had run because she felt like he and their

his own sister distrusted him this

this well, but

course he was going to

not like that, big

next

– what if something happened to you out there? Am I supposed to regret it for the rest of my life? You’re an adult now, Selena, you can’t always run away from home to deal with your problems. Besides, you’re not alone now. Dan just had surgery and is still recovering.

his sister from the heart, chiding her for

distrusted you, Jasper. I know my big brother’s the person who cares about me the most in this world. I know no matter what troubles I come across, you’ll be at my side protecting me. It’s been like that from when we were small. You always would love me. Why would I distrust you? Even

tears fell, and Jasper’s heart softened

couldn’t this time, so I let my tone get a little hard. I thought you didn’t trust me, or that I’d done something wrong, or there was somewhere you misunderstood about me. That’s the part that bothered me the most.

Jasper

child’s father? Is his identity too complicated? You’re afraid that it’d be dangerous for

Jasper could think of. He felt that if his sister still trusted him and trusted the family, but still left without a word with the kid, then she clearly wanted to lay low. It was

child’s father. If the child’s father knew, he’d been in danger, or she would be in danger herself. But the Hollands weren’t a small family anymore. They had power, they had authority, they had

didn’t understand. What kind of status did the kid’s father have? To

got a bit to do with the father, but not all. I’ve got a lot of troubles I can’t word for shame. I feel like voicing them would stab me in the heart. Can you not ask about

trust me enough to tell me your troubles and let

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