Faced with Alyssaâs honesty, Jameson felt a surge of anger. His hands clenched the bed sheets tightly.
âIâve been married to Jasper for three years, but Iâve known him much longer than that. Itâs definitely longer than you might think.â
Alyssa spoke calmly, as if chatting with a friend, but she couldnât deny that mentioning those past events still caused an ache in her heart.
She continued, âOnce, there was nothing in my life but him. Later, he divorced me, and it felt like he had taken my entire heart with him. My body had a void from then on, like an irreparable disability.
âIf you were me, could you ignore it? Could you pretend that nothing ever happened?â
âLyse, Iâ¦â
*But donât think that Iâm so dependent on Jasper that I canât live without him. Thatâs too extreme.â
Alyssa waved her hand, a momentary sadness crossing her beautiful eyes. âLife must go on. I just need some time.â
âLyse, no matter how long it takes, Iâm willing to wait for you.â
Jamesonâs rale face showed signs of pain as he tried to sit up, but Alyssa quickly stopped him.
*Jimmy! Youâre a patient now. Stay still!â
âIt could be decades, centuries, or even forever. Iâm willing to wait. Iâll wait for you to heal. Iâll wait for you to find peace. Iâll wait for you to notice me Jamesonâs pale lips quivered as he delicately held her hand, causing her fingertips to turn red.
âLet go. Please donât be like this!â Alyssaâs eyes grew wide, and she quickly withdrew her hand.
Jameson, weak, was jolted and zimost fell from the bed.
âMr. Schmidt, be carefull Todd quickly supported him and turned to Alyssa with a pleading look. âMa Alyssa, I beg you M Schmidt got seriously hurt because of you Can you please show a little care for him? Even just âTodd, forget it Jonât pressure Alyssa Jameson coughed, clutching his chest, and said. Itâs not her fault, Itâs mine. I pushed too hard.â
Alyssa furrowed her brows but didnât say anything.
In that instant, a soft âdingâ resonated from a phone in the room.
In quick succession, another âdingâ followed. Then, another.
All three phones chimed simultaneously.
Alyssa was confused. It was a coincidence for two phones to ring simultaneously, but not for all three.
She retrieved her phone, glancing at the screen to find Twitter notifications. The display revealed, âJasper and Zoeâs Secret Affair Exposedâ and âJasper and Zoeâs Hotel Room Secret Rendevouz with Video and Photos.â
Alyssa stared at the screen. Her eyes turned red as her heart sank into a deep, cold abyss.
âOh my! Alyssa, Mr. Schmidt, whatâs this trending topic?â
Todd swiped the screen in shock and said, âMr. Beckett and the Harpersâ daughter in a hotel room?
This is really scandalous! Mr. Schmidt, take a look at this news. Both families are prominent in Solana, and this hotel room situation, private affairs. If this gets out, it would be embarrassing Jameson remained composed. His eyelids lowered, and dark, long lashes concealed a hint of his restrained emotions.
*Jimmy, I have to handle something. Iâll be back later to check on you.â
Alyssa turned stiffly. She moved toward the door, her steps heavy. Her shoulders trembled subtly.
âLyse!â Jameson called out.
Alyssa halted her steps. She took a deep breath.
*No matter what happens, Iâll always be by your side. in this world, anyone can betray you, but I, Jameson Schmidt, will never betray you!â