Tatiana gently shook her head.
âNo, based on what Iâve heard from Mandy and others, it appears that Dad isnât pleased with Uncle Victorâs two sons. So, he has been avoiding this matter. But Uncle Victor seems persistent and has even regarded Lyse as his daughter-in-law.â 15 Axel sneered. âHmph! That old man overestimated himself! Lyse is like a celestial beauty. Pairing her with those jerks from the Schmidt family is simply a waste! Winston probably thinks the same. Thatâs why he didnât agree.â
âWinston does have some insight sometimes,â Axel muttered under his breath.
âLyse, Iâm here.â
Jameson entered the room, moving with a quiet and measured step.
A deep ache seized his heart as he noticed Alyssa sitting beside the bed, appearing somewhat drowsy.
She seemed to be worn and feeble.
Despite being a schemer with numerous misdeeds, he demonstrated unmatched sincerity in his love for Alyssa.
In this life, he would marry no one but Alyssa. His feelings had remained unchanged for 15 years.
âJimmy, youâre here.â
Alyssa blinked, then smiled at him. âThank you for coming to visit me. Have a seat.â
She gestured toward the sofa, but Jameson only wanted to sit as close as possible beside her. He wanted to hold her, embrace her, kiss her.
A dry lump formed in Jamesonâs throat as he sat by the bedside. He asked, âWhere are you hurt? Are you in a lot of pain? How did the accident happen?â
âItâs just some minor wounds, nothing serious.â
Alyssaâs eyes curved with a hint of a bitter smile.
âItâs just unfortunate for my limited La Voiture Noire. Itâs probably scrapped.â
âIt doesnât matter. Whatâs a car compared to your well-being? You being unharmed is more important th Jameson couldnât help but reach for her hand. He held it tightly in his.
âI can get whatever car you want for you, even if thereâs only one in the whole world.â
He wanted to give everything in this world to his beloved Alyssa.
Alyssaâs pupils contracted, and she hastily withdrew her hand from Jamesonâs grasp.
A trace of discomfort flickered in her eyes, causing a pang of pain in Jamesonâs heart.
Amid the perceived improbability of a future with Jasper, Jameson was left bewildered by Alyssaâs apparent indifference.
Questions swirled in his mind. He wondered whether he was truly regarded as unworthy by her and if there lingered even the faintest glimmer of hope for him.
âLyse, I â¦â
âJimmy, thank you for your sincerity.â
Alyssaâs eyes reddened, and her smile held a touch of sorrow.
âI no longer wish to be involved in romantic relationships, Jimmy. Whether itâs now or in the future, I cannot reciprocate your feelings. Please donât waste your time on me.â
Sean had left with Jonah during the day, leaving Tatiana as the sole caretaker for Alyssa in the hospital.
Even though Jonah had left his personal bodyguard, Axel couldnât rest easy with only the two young women there.
The night grew deeper.
Axel sat shoulder to shoulder with /Tatiana on the bench in the corridor.
She had been looking after Alyssa the whole day, and she was gradually succumbing to fatigue. Her eyelids were struggling to stay open. She was truly weary..
Despite the silliness of her struggle to keep her eyelids open, her exhaustion added a tou cuteness.
In the end, fatigue got the better of Tatiana. She leaned to the side, her head resting on Axe Axel was stunned, and he gazed tenderly at his half-sister. He dared not move.
Throughout their upbringing, Axel maintained a distant and indifferent attitude toward his half-siblings, never truly considered them part of the family.