âMy dear son! You finally called!â Javier exclaimed with a smile. He was uncharacteristically warm and friendly.
Jasper blinked, taken aback by the warmth in Javierâs tone. He had never enjoyed such a cordial conversation with his father, and Javier had never addressed him as âdear son.â
Javier seemed to reserve his paternal affection for Justin alone, and that stung Jasper. He couldnât help. but wonder if Javier considered Sophia his one true love and Justin his sole son The overt favoritism was outrageous, leaving Jasper at a loss for words.
âDad, how are you?â Justin asked. He had a distinctive chest voice and was loud enough to be heard by Jasper.
âIâm good. How about you? Are you recovering well at Mosgravia? Any relees? Javier questioned. He had flown to Mosgravia last year to visit Justin but was too busy to do the same the year âIâm doing well, Dad. Please donât worry about me,â Justin answered. Then, he shifted the topic with concern, âI heard that Jasperâs hospitalized. How is he doing? Is it a serious case?â
Jasper furrowed his brows, touched by Justinâs concern but also bewildered by Justinâs updated knowledge of his younger brotherâs life after years of living abroad.
Javier informed Justin, âJasper underwent a major surgery. He was in a coma for a few days, but heâs awake now.â
Justin wondered, âAre you visiting him at the hospital now?â
âYes, your grandpa and I are here in Jasperâs room.â
âCan you pass the phone to Jasper? Iâd like to talk to him.â
Javier agreed and handed the phone to Jasper, saying, âJustin wants to speak to you Jasper took the phone hesitantly and said, âHey, Justin.
âJasper, Iâm worried after hearing that you were badly injured. I wish I could fly home to visit you, but Justin sounded genuinely concerned.
*Justin, Iâm fine. Your health condition doesnât allow for long flights, and I wouldnât want you to suffer fo my sake, Jasper reassured him with a smile Tm on the mend now, so please donât worry Justin then inquired, Was Ms. Alyssa your surgeon?â
Jasper was âAlveun was my sister in law, but you got a diver this year or surprised that sheâd put aside the operate on you Headâs very teenus âEven though both of you are divord, you should be on greet terms with a kind and noble soul like Alyssa Justin sanded a little regretful Alyonaâ
Jasper pressed his lips, wondering how bustin had kept tale on events in Cys despite living in Mengravia for yours.
He admitted, âJustin, our divorce was my fault Imissed out on a remarkable wornan. I did this to myself, He clenched his fists with determination. âBut I am determined to win her back, even if it takes my entire life to do so. She was my wife, and she will be my wife againâ
Javier was struck by Jasperâs unwavering commitment. He believed Alyssa was a fine woman.
However, to him, it would be unwise of Jaspest to upend his life for a womanâs sake.