it was as if the sea itself had been crystallized into a single piece of jewelry.
âThank you, Lyseâ¦â Lyla croaked out tearfully. âI love it! Thank you so muchâ¦â
âI didnât want to use a more precious stone, lest Winstonâs gift pale in comparison, and I thought a lighter shade of crystal like this one was far more suitable for you.â Alyssa beamed at her.
âI enjoy crafting my designs according to the wearerâs personality and aura. The fact that I designed it makes it exceed in value far more than the value of the crystal itself.â
Mandy and Colene then led Lyla to unveil the presents they had gotten for her.
When Alyssaâs phone began ringing, she stepped out into the hallway to check on it.
âHello?â She answered in a flat tone..
âI called to report my status to you, Ms. Alyssa. Iâm feeling much better now.â Jasperâs voice was especially tender tonight and irresistibly sensual.
âNext time you would like to know how Iâm doing, please donât hesitate to call me instead of going through Xavier.â
Alyssa gnawed on her lip, her heart skipping a beat.
âOr I could call you. You know I wouldnât pass up any chance to do so.â Jasperâs eagerness was in stark contrast to how cold Alyssa knew him to be.
âThereâs no need. Iâm not your primary care doctor, and I donât have the time to keep an eye on your condition 24/7.â
Alyssa made her voice was cold. âIâm glad youâre fine. Letâs hope this doesnât happen again so we can stay out of one anotherâs hair.â
âThank you for taking care of me before. My fever wouldnât have gone away that fast if you hadnât,â
Jasper said gratefully.
Then, he said, âYouâre much better than any other cure Iâve tried.â
âDo you want me to cut your tongue out, Jasper Beckett?â Alyssaâs cheeks flushed as she punched the window beside her, recalling how he had pressed her into the bed and kissed her days ago.
âIf you try anything funny again, I swear Iâll make you regret it!â
âI donât think I have anymore regrets to have, Lyse. Jasper chuckled bitterly.
âI donât think I could ever move on from how much I regret divorcing you.â
âGood. Now hang up. Iâm busy.â
âWait, Lyse.â
âWhat?â Alyssa cried, irritated to no end.
âCan I ⦠attend Ms. Lylaâs birthday party tomorrow night? Please?â Jasper asked cautiously, his voice filled with hope. Hope that he would be able to see her again.
Alyssa scowled. âLylaâs birthday celebration will only be open to close friends and family, Mr. Beckett.
Arenât you being a little too presumptuous?â
âI understand that; I do. But they do say itâs best to pay your in-laws a visit every now and then,â Jasper replied in a serious tone.
âDid you get that stick pulled out of your ass recently or what?â Alyssa groaned, punching the window again, imagining it was Jasperâs head.
âPlease, Lyse?â he asked again.
Alyssa recalled how Javier had beaten Jasper to shit the other night and how much blood the latter had lost from it. Biting her lip, she grumbled, âRemember to bring a present.â
Jasperâs voice was immediately colored with joy. âOf course! It makes no sense to visit your in-laws empty -handed.â
âScrew off!â Alyssa cussed.