Lyla was grateful for her life, even though she thought that she didnât deserve her luxurious life at times.
The arrival of the Taylors marked another climax of the event.
Jasperâs walk toward Alyssa became the mediaâs focus once again as the shutters clicked in a frenzy.
Winston, shooting daggers at his troublesome ex-son-in-law, fumed. and resisted the urge to punch him in the face.
Jasper gazed into Alyssaâs eyes with sincerity, his heart racing. âMr. Taylor, may I have your permission to make my entrance with your daughter? I would love Alyssa to be my plus-one.â
Hearing that, Alyssa bashfully pressed her lips. It was rare to see her flustered.
âMr. Beckett, I believe there are many who wished to be your plus-one. Why does it have to be our Lyse?â Winston cast a pier Jasper without any attempt to play nice.
âYes. It has to be Lyse,â Jasper confessed.
Taking a deep breath, he reached out a hand to Alyssa. âI her by my side. Iâll always keep a place for her.â
The onlookers gasped and marveled at his tender and sweet confession.
Although Zoe could not make out his words due to the distance, sh fathomed it wouldnât be anything good, judging from the excitement on the reportersâ faces..
Winston turned to Alyssa with a glum expression. Alyssa, preferring to keep a low profile and still harboring some lingering grudge toward Midway through her speech, she was shocked when Jasper reached out to hold her hand in public. Her breathing intensified when he pulled her closer without giving anyone a say, as though he wanted to lay claim to her. He wanted to make it known to the world that Alyssa Taylor belonged to him..
âLyse, letâs go.â Jasper held her hand firmly, his eyes full of affection.
Blushing, she protested in a hushed voice, âDamn it! Youâre being unreasonable.â
âIâm not. Iâm merely creating opportunities for myself,â he replied with a grin.
Then, he whispered in her ear, âYou must have realized by now my clingy nature.â
The good-looking couple vanished from the red carpet under the envious eyes of the public. Even the huge screen at the racecourse entrance gave them a close-up.
âLook at them, Winston. What a match made in heaven!â Lyla help but exclaim.
âIt doesnât appear like that to me!â raged Winston. âThe audaci that little prick to snatch Lyse in front of my eyes!â
âHeâs not snatching your daughter from you. Theyâre in love, and I believe Lyse willingly followed him,â
Lyla advised, âWinston, youâve been through the same thing. You should know better. Nothing could stand in the way of two lovers.â
âI donât know about that! All I know is that one should never repeat the same mistake!â Winston shook his head disapprovingly, âIf we truly love Lyse, we should point her down the right path and stop her from making more mistakes.
âI spoilt her too much years ago, and she ended up suffering because of that. I will never repeat the same mistake in the future!â
Lyla fell silent. She was at a loss for words, fearing that she might be accused of not caring for Alyssaâs welfare if she held her stance.