Lauren suddenly commented, âAlyssa slept with Jasper before.â
Landon, caught by surprise, stared at her in bewilderment. âWhat do you mean?â
Lauren bit her lips and whispered with a frown, âIt happened about two years ago. One night, I wandered around my home because I couldnât sleep.
âI saw Alyssa entering Jasperâs bedroom. At that time, Jasper didnât like her much, and they rarely shared a bed. Most of the time, they slept in separate rooms.
âAlyssa suffered a lot in the three years she was married to Jasper. I could tell that she loved him, but she didnât dare to get closer to him. She could only stay by his side quietly. At night, when Jasper was not home, she would lie in his bed, wear his shirt, and use his cologne, but he never found out about that.
âShe loved him very much. She was willing to humble herself for him. I felt sorry for her.â
Even Landon sympathized with poor Alyssa, who had given her heart to Jasper. A farewell wasnât the most painful thing in love-an unrequited love hurt the most.
Lauren began, âThat night, I saw Alyssa entering Jasperâs bedroom. He came home drunk, and his face was red like he had a fever.â
Landon seemed to recall the events of the day as well. It was Anneâs death anniversary. Landon had hosted a dinner event for Jasper with a few friends to cheer Jasper up.
It was a night of chaos. Jasper had too much to drink and blacked out. When Landon sent him home to Seaview Manor, it was the butler who helped Jasper into the house. Landon had no idea what happened next.
He asked, âWhat happened after?â
âAfter that, Jasper went to his bedroom. None of them left the room that night. I was worried and curious, so I opened the door, and I heard them â¦â
Lauren pressed her lips as her cheeks burned in shame. She was too bashful to describe the scene.
Meanwhile, Landon was too shocked to speak. Did that mean Jasper and Alyssa had had sex wh were married?
Did that dimwit Jasper sleep with Alyssa without knowing it because he was too drunk?
Landon thought, âWow, heâs really a fucking jerk who dumps a woman after sleeping with her!â
He asked Lauren, âHave you not told Jasper what you saw?â
âHow could I possibly go about it? Alyssa clearly wanted to keep it a secret as well.â
âAnd how would you know what Alyssa wanted? If you told Jasper he had slept with Alyssa, he might have treated her better,â Landon sounded a little cross and harsh as he was anxious.
Laurenâs shoulders drooped. A look of fear flashed across her eyes.
Landon noticed the change in her eyes. He hugged her while patting her back, coaxing her, âSorry. Itâs my fault. I shouldnât have said that to you. I was a little anxious because I just wanted them to be together again.â
âAt that time, Alyssa was an insignificant existence to Jasper. She knew Jasper disliked her, even hating her. She was worried that Jasper might think she had taken advantage of him,â Lauren said.
Tearing up, she explained, âThatâs why I wanted to keep it a secret for Alyssa. Landon, did I do wrong?â
âNo, Lauren. You didnât do anything wrong. You were considerate toward Lyse,â Landon replied while kissing her on the ear.
Then, he remarked with resentment, âItâs all Jasperâs fault! How ridiculous of him to have slept with Lyse and not know it!â
âWhat can I do? I wish to see them together again,â Lauren lamented.
âThey will get back together one day,â Landon reassured her with a sigh despite his doubts. âI believe Lyse still has a place for Jasper in her heart. One day, they will be together again.â