Alyssa still held Jasperâs name in high regard. Jamesonâs eyes had a gleam when he saw his love rival calling up his crush. He called out softly, âLyse.â
Her eyes deepened She decided to pick up. âHello?
Jameson was filled with disappointment as well as resentment toward Jasper.
while, Jasper gazed at the illuminated windows from a distance, uncertain of where she was or if he would get to see her. His voice was hoarse.
âLyse, itâs snowing. The first snow in Solana City this year.â
âRight,â she responded flatly. âSo, whatâs the matter?â
Jasper was taken aback by her reaction. After a brief pause, he mustered the courage to suggest, âMay I invite you to enjoy the snow tonight?â
âDo you have the memory of a goldfish?â she asked with a frown.
âUm, no â
you understand the state of our relationship now? Do you think itâs appropriate for us to do that?â
âWell, itâs still better than spending time with Jameson Schmidt, Jasper commented enviously.
Simultaneously angered and amused, she retorted, âHah. I donât think so.â
âAlyssa, I wonât leave from here unless you meet me tonight,â Jasper insisted, but she was equally resolute.
She countered, âIf you donât leave, Iâll stay put at Jamesonâs villa.â
âAre you trying to give me a heart attack?â Jasperâs eyes flared with intensity as he clutched the left side.
of his chest, struggling to breathe. There was a metallic taste in his throat.
He growled, âAre you staying the night at his place? Do you know what youâre doing?â
Alyssaâs anger surged. She moved to a quiet corner with her back to Jameson, taking a deep breath.
before whispering. âMr. Beckett, Iâm thankful for you saving my life, but it doesnât mean you can force me to do something against my will.â
âI just wanted to share the first snow with you! Nothing more.
âBut I donât want to! Thatâs the last thing I want!â she yelled at him hysterically, startling him with her ++15 BONUS Jameson hurried up to her and gently held her trembling shoulders. He deliberately whispered into her ear, âLyse, are you okay?â
Jasper hung onto every word that fell from Jamesonâs lips. With her eyes shut, Alyssa shook uncontrollably from head to toe.
She was transported back to that Christmas night two years ago, when Solana City had belatedly seen its first snowfall of the year. Theye had been a car accident, a lot of blood, and the loss of her baby when she had been nine weeks pregnant.
She was crushed by the pain. The accident had cruelly robbed her of the chance to meet her child.
Where had Jasper been back then? He had traveled to Mosgravia to spend Christmas with Liana.
After Alyssa had sent Newton to the hospital, she had called Jasper once, just before she lost consciousness. But she had been greeted with a cold, busy tone.
Once more, she felt like she was drowning in a sea of agony. Suddenly, she blacked out and collapsed.
âLyse!â