âCan you even handle it? Haha! If you had dealt with it correctly, Alyssa wouldnât be lying here suffering undeserving punishment,â Winston scoffed.
The glint in Jonahâs eyes darkened. He was rendered speechless.
Silas pursed his lips. He always had a way with words but had nothing to say now.
âJonah, come with me. I want to talk to you.â Winston straightened his stiff back as he got up. He felt a tingling pain after sitting too long.
âYes, Dad.â
Jonah came to help his father quickly. Then, both of them left the ward.
They arrived at the lounge.
âWhat did you say?â Jonah was dumbfounded. He narrowed his eyes as he questioned, âYou want Lyse to be with Jameson? Why?â
âI think the best way to get Lyse to walk out of the trauma Jasper had caused her is to have her start a new relationship. She should be with someone who cherishes her.â
Winstonâs eyes darkened. He had made up his mind. âAnyone could tell how head over heels Jameson is for Lyse. Plus, our families are a perfect match.
âIâve watched this kid grow up, so I know him like the back of my hand. I thought I could cut some slack and let them try it out. Maybe he could heal the hurt Lyse is carrying. Lyse shouldnât bask in her misery anymore. She should have a fresh start.â
âYou know him like the back of your hand? Do you think you know Jameson that well?â
Jonah panicked. His tone turned serious. âJameson didnât exactly have his hands clean during his time in KontÃna. Some of his businesses were off the books. Are you sure you will be okay allowing Lyse to be associated with someone like him?â
âThat was in Kontina, not here. Plus, if he truly cared for Lyse and they could succeed, I donât mind cleaning his businesses up.â
âDad, how could youâ¦
Jonah was so furious that he choked on his words. âWhy are you acting this way? L âAnd is she happy now if I donât do it?â
Winston got up abruptly. He was so consumed with anger that his eyes reddened. He snarled, âI didnât even interfere when she joined the Doctors Without Borders. I gave her the freedom to do whatever she wanted. But was she happy?
âHer marriage has fallen apart, and sheâs faced both loss and physical torment. Now, Jasperâs mistreatment adds to her pain! Is my daughter condemned to a lonely existence? Is she so undesirable that nobody wishes to be with her?â
Jonah widened his eyes in shock.
He could tell Winston knew everything about Alyssa and Jasper that was kept secret.
However, he was the only one who knew other than Alyssa and Jasper. He had never let loose a word to his father. How did his father know about this?
Who tattled to him?
âJameson had no position in the Schmidt Group. Plus, he has an average relationship with Uncle Victor. He may not be the best match for Lyse at the moment. But that doesnât matter. As long as he truly cares for Lyse and stays loyal, I donât mind giving him a hand,â Winston said.
When Winston thought about the despicable things Jasper did to his daughter, he was consumed with hatred. He wanted to shoot Jasper dead if he could.
âHmph! Jasperâs prosperous days in Solana City are numbered.â
Jonah felt inexplicably torn.
Based on Winstonâs attitude, he had already regarded Jameson as his future son-in-law.
âHave you asked Lyse before you made this decision? Did Lyse agree to let you handle her romantic life?â
âI donât see a need to ask.â
Winston closed his eyes and said, âLyse will gradually realize that the person she loves may not be the best for her. Only someone who genuinely loves her will stand by her for the rest of her life. At the very least, she wonât experience any more pain.â