Jameson donned a patientâs gown in a hospital VIP ward. Then, he reclined in bed. His handsome and delicate face lost its color, and his lips resembled pale, wilting petals, portraying a frail image that evoked sympathy.
âMr. Schmidt, why are you so foolish?â
Todd stood by the bed, still visibly shaken. âMr. Schmidt, do you realize how dangerously close you came to being seriously hurt by that horse? if it had trampled you, you might have lost your life right then, and all your hardships and plans in Kontina would have been for nothing!â
Jameson gradually opened his eyes and smirked. âTodd, it seems youâre genuinely concerned and care about me.â
Todd was startled. Tears welled up in his eyes as he began, âMr. Schmidt..
He had been with Jameson for eight years, first as a runner and now as a secretary. Although his role had changed, his status hadnât. He remained a devoted subordinate.
Jameson was exceedingly shrewd and suspicious, maintaining a cold and guarded distance from everyone.
Over the years, men and women, except Alyssa, couldnât get close to him. Nobody could open up his heart.
Todd didnât have any close friends, so when Jameson addressed him as âToddâ, it undoubtedly brought them closer and made Todd feel like he was one of Jamesonâs own. That moved him to tears.
âMr. Schmidt, health is your most important asset. You must take good care of yourself!â
âIâll do anything for Lyse!*
Jameson took a deep breath as he mentioned Alyssa, and his typically cold gaze softened. He said, âAnd I also want to show Lyse that I can be someone willing to risk my life for her-itâs not just Jasper.
In the future, when she needs help, sheâll think of me first instead of Jasper.â
The second sentence was intriguing.
Todd understood the implication and nodded with a serious look. âYouâre right. How can a man like Jasper, with a promiscuous and complicated life, deserve someone like Ms. Alyssa?
âMs. Alyssa is smart. She wonât fall into the same trap twice, will she?â
Jamesonâs eyes grew colder. He didnât respond.
At that moment, his phone, placed beside the pillow, vibrated.
He picked it up and checked the screen. But before he could respond, the wardâs door opened.
âJimmy, are you asleep?â
Upon hearing Alyssaâs voice, Jameson quickly hid the phone under his pillow and greeted her with a warm smile.
âLyse, I told you not to worry about me. Iâm fine.â
Alyssa entered the room and observed the manâs pale, fragile appearance, which saddened her. /ter all, he had become like this to save her.
âIâve also said that Iâll take full responsibility for your injuries, Alyssa said as she walked up to him with a gentle tone.
Jamesonâs heart warmed, and his eyes grew slightly teary.
âMs. Alyssa, you also fell. Are you okay?â Todd had a keen eye, and he asked with concern.
âNo big deal, Iâm fine. Iâm concerned about you, Jameson. You have a broken arm, cracked ribs, and five external wounds. You need to be hospitalized. You need to rest,â Alyssa calmly reminded Jameson.
Alyssa had some minor scrapes on her, but she didnât seem concerned.
Jameson chuckled lightly and said, âLyse, I donât need to be hospitalized. I know my body.â
âWhatâs with you men? Jasper, too, after such a major surgery, didnât stay in the hospital! Is the hospital haunted, or you canât afford the hospital bills?â
Alyssaâs lips moved quickly as she spoke in a rapid-fire manner.
As she finished speaking, she suddenly froze, clenching her fingers tightly.
For some reason, she couldnât help but think of Jasper. Thoughts of him often overwhelmed her. She couldnât help it.
Jamesonâs heart tightened as he fought against the jealousy woiling up. His pale lips twitched as he said, Lyse, it looks like you really care about Mr. Beckett. You can think of him anytime, anywhere. Itâs clear that he holds an important place in your heart.â
Alyssa took a deep breath and stared at him with a calm look. âDo you want to hear the truth?â
Jamesonâs chest tightened, and he pressed his lips together.
âHeâs indeed important to me.â