Julien was taken aback. âAre you not planning to become the companyâs president?â
âIâve never wanted to be president. Everything I do is to help Alyssa and stand in for my father for the last time.â
âYouâre an amazing man, Julien.â
Julienâs nose inched closer to the side of Jonahâs face. His warm breath landed on his defined jawline.
âThen, why donât you want to get married? Even if you like guys, you can still get married. Same-sex marriage is legal in Mosgravia.â
Jonahâs breath quickened as a numbing sensation tingled at-his fingertips like electricity.
The wine from his glass spilled slightly onto the wooden table top, resembling a small pool of blood.
âIâve submitted myself to God, even my romantic life. So, I will never have a partner and get married.â
âGod is gracious. He will forgive you for your reckless behavior birthed from the care of your sister. He will also forgive you for using the alcohol to wash your sorrows away.â
The look in Julienâs eyes deepened. His hand brushed away the red spot on the back of Jonahâs hand.
âIf you want to love someone, God will forgive you. Or, have you forgotten how to love someone, Julien? It must have been a very long time. I can teach youâ¦â 1 âI know how to love someone.â
Jonah lowered his gaze. The complicated look in his eyes fell on Julienâs lush red lips.
âIâve loved before. I know what itâs like to love someone. And itâs because I know how it feels that I donât want to ever love again.â
Jonah had loved someone before.
Who did he love?
What kind of man he was for a man like Jonah to fancy him?
In the spur of the moment, a strong desire and fiery passion filled Julienâs eyes.
As Jonah was getting up, Julien suddenly stood up and planted a passionate kiss ory His heart was trembling so hard that he couldnât help himself.
-15 Alyssa didnât end up with a serious injury from the accident. Her heart, on the other hand, was severely bruised.
Jameson stayed in the hospital to care for her for a few days. He never left her sight.
She didnât need his care. Yet, he insisted on staying. Even if he couldnât do much for her, she wanted Alyssa to see him every day and night.
Winston flew back from overseas with his wives. When he landed, he received a phone call.
âItâs me, Uncle Winston.â
âJameson?â
Winston was surprised. âWhy are you calling me?â
âAlyssa met in a car accident a few days ago and is now hospitalized. Iâm here at the hospital keeping her company.â
âWhat did you say? Alyssa was in a car accident?â
Winstonâs blood pressure skyrocketed instantly. His vision blurred as his heart raced. âWhy do I not know about this at all? Why wasnât I informed?â
âAlyssa insisted not to tell you. She didnât want you to worry.â
âWhat a silly girl! How could she do this? Does she even take me as her father?â
Winston thought about his precious daughter alone on the hospital bed. He had no clue. He was so furious and anxious that his face reddened. His heart twisted in pain.
âDonât worry, Uncle Winston. Alyssa is fine. She should be discharged by tomorrow,â Jameson said.
âSigh, thank you for telling me. And thank you for taking care of Alyssa. Letâs find a time. I want to buy you a meal to thank you. Which hospital is Alyssa at? Is she at the Taylor General Hospital? I will come and visit her now.â
âUncle Winston, Iâm waiting for you outside the airport. I will bring you there.â
Jameson paused and lowered his voice, adding, âI also have an important matter to discuss with you privately.â