âI was wrong for forcing you against your will. I wonât make you do anything that makes you uncomfortable,â Jasper announced.
His pale complexion was strangely captivating, leaving Alyssa momentarily entranced..
Clearing her throat, she placed the medication on the table and rose. âThese are the medications for your second round of treatment. Take them on time. Iâm leaving.â
Jasper shook his head and insisted, âNo, please take them with you.â
Frowning, she admonished him, âWhat are you thinking? Do you want to risk your life? Youâre a rising star in the business world with a substantial net worth. Are you seriously throwing it all away?â
âNo. I just feel like you shouldnât be indebted to me. I might have saved your life, but I did that because I was making up to you,â he explained, shaking his head once more.
He added, âYou donât have to feel sorry for me, no matter how bad my state is. Besides, Iâm much better now. I donât need the medication.â
Much better? Who was he trying to fool?
She couldnât contain her anger, and a wry smile crossed her lips. âIs this some new trick? Are you trying to make me chase after you by giving up on me? It might work in romantic dramas, but Iâm not the ma character.â
âI know,â he said with a bitter smile.
âIâm not playing games. I genuinely have feelings for you. I truly donât need these medications anymore.â
His words left her conflicted. She retorted, âWell, if thatâs the case, then I have nothing more to say. If you wonât accept my help, I wonât force my kindness on you. That would be shameless.
âAfter you complete your first round of treatment, you can discontinue the routine. All medicine comes with some level of side effects. Itâs not good to take them regularly anyway. Good luck.â
With that, she planned to leave, but he stopped her. He said, âItâs not often that you visit. Since itâs chilly outside, why donât you stay and have some hot tea? Iâll prepare it quickly.â
She hesitated but, surprisingly, didnât turn him down. She took her seat on the couch and watched him.
head toward the kitchen while replaying Jonahâs words in her head.
Jasper was the same as her when it came to honesty and sincerity. They would give their all to the people Sadly, he had once dismissed her passionate sacrifice. Opening up to him a second time was proving to be a challenge.
Suddenly. loud crash reverberated through the house, followed by the sound of shattering glass.
*Jasper?â she called out. She had a sinking feeling and dashed to the kitchen.
There, she discovered a broken cup on the marble floor. Jasper knelt among the shards, one hand bracing himself against the floor while clutching the edge of the table with the other.
Drenched in sweat, he struggled for breath.
oo heavy.
Wide-eyed, she exclaimed, âWhatâs happening?â She attempted to help him up but found him too She had no choice but to crouch and sweep away the pieces on the floor. She didnât want him to suffer from cuts should he collapse.
âLyse. Lyse..â he mumbled, gathering his strength to look up. His cheeks were flushed thanks to the fever, and his eyes were unfocused.
She gently touched his forehead, which was burning with heat.
âHow did this happen? Why did you run a fever?â
She scolded him with concern, âDid you even take your medication on time, you fool?â
begged, His breath was labored. Using the last reserves of his energy, he pulled her into an embrace. He begg Lyse, please give me some of your love. Even just a littleâ¦â
Overwhelmed by emotions, tears welled up in her eyes.
âJasper-*
âI want a bit of your love,â he rasped, his words tugging at her heart.
He added, âBut Iâm afraid to ask for it. I know Iâm not worthy of your loveâ¦â
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