âYouâre awake, Lyse.â Jasperâs voice was gentle and coy. She could. practically get pregnant with that voice in her ear.
Yet, she felt oddly secure.
âIâm not tired.â Alyssa got up and went to the balcony. She looked up at the moon in the warm evening breeze.
âAre you finding it hard to sleep after leaving me? No one is there to cuddle with you.â Jasper chuckled.
âPfft, of course not! A man does not consume my everything.â
Alyssaâs face was burning up, but she was stubborn with her words.
âBut Lyse, you are my everything.â
Her heart beat wildly at Jasperâs sudden declaration of affection. She felt her body was burning up and was about to reach boiling point She missed him so much.
She had been fine without the call. Now that she had heard his she longed for him endlessly.
âWhat did you do today?â She switched the topic.
âApart from breathing, every second was dedicated to thinking about you.â
âJasper, itâs fine to sweet talk. But too much of it is like having too much meat to eat. It gets too queasy.â
Jasper listened to her and talked about something serious. âI have something I havenât told you. The men I sent to Rolanda came back with news today.â
âRolanda⦠Are you trying to find the maid that Sophia ordered to switch your motherâs medication for depression?â Alyssa was as quickwitted as a fox. She immediately connected the dots.
âYes, Iâve always wanted to search for her. However, sheâs elusive and cautious. She no longer resides in the city area of Rolanda and has adopted a new name. The restaurant she operated shut down six months ago. There are rumors suggesting that her husband. accumulated substantial gambling debts, and the restaurant was liquidated to settle those debts.
âMy men scoured every corner of Rolanda. Eventually, they located. that maid in a village. She is presently living in destitution, en age, abuse from her husband. Her son, who joined a gang at a young age, is currently serving a two-year sentence for theft. Her life has reached rock bottom.â
âHmph, serve her right! God is punishing her.â
Alyssa could hardly contain her anger. With gritted her teeth and a tone filled with hatred, she said, âEven if she lives the most wretched life, it will never absolve her of the heinous deeds she committed.
An innocent life was sacrificed because of her greed. She should pay with a life for a life.â
âBut before that, I have to capture her and hold her captive.â
Jasper was calm and collected. He carefully executed his plan. âPlus, everything has to be done in secret. If Sophia or Betty finds out about. my plan, they might intercept and kill her.â
Alyssa nodded. She naturally understood the gravity of the situation.
âLyse, how about on your end? How is Uncle W-â
âHeâs doing well. Everything is okay. âAlyssa tried her best to appear joyful.
âAre you sure? I sensed that you have something bothering you.â
Jasper was emotionally connected to her. Even over the phone, he keenly perceived the subtle emotions she attempted to conceal in her tone.
Alyssa took a deep breath. Her tone was gentle as she said, âYour should rest as much as you can. I will see you when I get back.â
Jasperâs cheerful voice was like an earworm, resonating in her ear and stirring her heart.
âIâll always be waiting for you.â
Alyssa and Jasper were talking on the phone lovingly.
Jameson stood frozen in the corner, silent and tense. His gaze fixated on her delicate back as he gritted his teeth in frustration, murmuring to himself, âLyse, I donât care who you are with. Soon, you will be mine and mine aloneâ¦â