âYes, itâs me⦠Lyse, itâs me.â Jasperâs mind buzzed, and his voice was hoarse.
He tightly embraced the trembling Alyssa as if she might vanish into thin air if he loosened his grip. His heart felt like it was shattering into pieces. âLyse⦠Tell me where it hurts. Quickly.â
âBlaze⦠Blaze.â
Regaining her ability to think, Alyssa immediately thought of the poor little creature. She struggled to break free from Jasperâs embrace and rushed toward Blaze, who was lying on the ground and gasping for breath.
âLyse! Come back!â Jasper called out to her with all his might, his heart tightening. At once, he followed her.
Just then, medical staff, Jonah, and Neil arrived. Despite their numbers, they couldnât stop the anxious Alyssa.
Beneath the stage, the image of Jasper rushing onto the track, cradling the injured Alyssa, left the spectators both shocked and deeply moved.
âOh, my God! Is that frightened man the Mr. Beckett I know? This is unbelievable!â
âI never thought Iâd see Jasper in such a bewildered state! Alyssa is the only one who can make him human.â
âAh! I envy this so much! I want Mr. Beckett to hold me tightly, too.â
âBut seriously, why did Jasper divorce if he loves Alyssa so much?â
âOh! Maybe Liana and Sophia teamed up to deceive Jasper back then, misunderstanding is cleared, so they reunited?â
There were discussions all around, but everyone could see Jasperâs deep affection for Alyssa.
âHey, was it you?â Betty whispered to Zoe coldly.
Zoeâs eyes were crimson as she glared at Alyssa, who was being carefully cared for by Jasper. She replied with malice, âWhat are your talking about? Itâs Alyssaâs misfortune that led to her falling like this.
What does it have to do with me?â
âDonât you think this scheme of yours was a futile effort?â
Betty sneered. âAlyssa not only didnât lose an arm or a leg, but she made everyone witness Jasperâs irreplaceable affection for her. Maybe, thanks to your âmatchmaking,â theyâll become even more inseparable.â
âShut. The. Fuck. Up!â
Zoeâs sharp gaze was fixed on Bettyâs face. Her cheeks were flushed, and she was boiling with hatred.
âIf you mock me again, Iâll make your fall harder than Alyssa. If you donât believe me, you can try me.
We Harpers can do anything.â
Betty gritted her teeth against Zoeâs fierce stare, feeling a sense of fear in her heart.
After all, her position at home was no longer what it used to be. Her parents didnât dote on her anymore. On the contrary, Zoe was Corneliusâ treasure. Provoking her might lead to more trouble.
âLyse! Stop! Go to the hospital!â Jonah shouted anxiously. Both Jasper and Jonah couldnât figure out how to stop her.
âIâm a surgeon too! I know the condition of my body better than you amateurs!â
Ignoring the pain in her body, Alyssa kneeled beside the gasping Blaze. She touched his weakening body with trembling hands, tears. welling up in her eyes.