âAlright, itâs just a small injury. Donât worry-Ah!â
Alyssaâs vision blurred for a moment as Jasper lifted her up around the waist. Instinctively, she pressed against his chest.
âIâll take you to your room. You have a first aid kit at home, right? Iâll help you bandage it.â Jasper stared intently at her as he carried her and headed upstairs.
âI donât need you to do it. Iâm a professional surgeon. I can bandage it myself.â
Alyssa clenched her hand into a fist as she pounded on his chest. Yet she dared not to use too much force, so it was more like scratching an itch.
âBesides, I hurt my arm, not my leg. Whatâs the use of carrying me? I can walk by myself!â
âI know, but I want to carry you.â Jasper spoke his mind.
Alyssaâs fist pressed against his solid chest, her breathing erratic. She even forgot to resist. A rosy blush colored her cheeks.
Jasper carried Alyssa into her bedroom.
To his surprise, her room was unexpectedly simple. Although the decor was luxurious, with top-notch bedding and all, considering the room belonged to the heiress of Belbanksâ wealthiest family, it was even more minimalistic than Laurenâs.
He remembered that, when she had been married to him, she had used to love life. There had been various plants in their house, and Although he had never slept on the big bed in their room, she had. changed its sheets and covers regularly.
Even the decorations on the bedside table and the fresh flowers on the coffee table were frequently changed. It showed how much effort she had put into their marriage.
âYouâre still so young, but why is your room so plain?â
Jasper gently placed Alyssa on the bed.
âGrandpa has collected many famous paintings and antiques. You like them, right? If you donât mind, Iâll ask Grandpa for them. Iâll have Mrs. Rosie come over tomorrow and help you decorate.â
âThereâs no need. I donât like my room to be so fancy. Simple and comfortable are enough,â Alyssa replied indifferently, not accepting his goodwill.
âSorry.â
âJasper, are you a parrot or a tape recorder? Canât you say something else besides that?â
âSorry.â
Alyssa couldnât help but sigh. âAlright, maybe you donât need to talk so much.â
Jasperâs thin l*ps trembled. He felt bitter in his heart.
He followed Alyssaâs instructions and found the first aid kit. Hel helped her take off her coat, and when he saw her shirt soaked with sweat, he felt heartbroken.
âFrom now on, donât endure pain silently anymore.â Jasperâs voice trembled, full of sorrow. took the opportunity to harm innocent people over and over again.â
Alyssaâs eyes ignited with fierce anger. She was immersed in anger and self-reproach.
She was unaware that Jasper had silently unbuttoned the only remaining button on her shirt. When she finally realized it, he had unbuttoned the last one.
Her delicate lace bra was entirely exposed to his gaze without any defense, revealing her smooth skin beneath.
Jasperâs fiery eyes were fixated on the small white bow in the center of her bra. He couldnât help but swallow and blush as if he had a fever.
He was undoubtedly a gentleman. But whenever it came to Alyssa, he couldnât help but have some improper thoughts.
Suddenly, a sharp scream echoed through the room.
With a face as red as a tomato, Alyssa lifted her hand and reflexively slapped Jasper.