Betty, who could not step aside in time, was also drenched in soup. She nearly heaved from the stench.
The onlookers gasped at the turn of events. They did not expect Ninaâs bedridden and ill grandmother to take revenge for her granddaughter with a will of steel. The old woman glowered at Sophia.
Her determination won her the respect of everyone present.
âYou evil woman! Get lost! I donât want you standing in the way of Nina!â Despite appearing frail, the old woman yelled loudly with rage,â If you donât leave, I will break your head with the bowl!
âI donât have any purpose in life after losing Nina. I have nothing more. to lose, and I am not afraid of going against you!â
Sophia and Betty enjoyed a high-profile arrival at the funeral but ended up escaping from the scene with tails between their legs.
The reporters left after that. They would have a field day writing ne articles on Javier and Sophia.
Although Ninaâs funeral started in chaos, it wrapped up smoothly.
Unfortunately, Ninaâs grandmother fainted out of anger at Sophia and Bettyâs interruption. The Taylor family rushed her to the hospital, where she would receive the best care.
Alyssa sat on the couch in the lounge, looking dejected. Although she and Jasper had the upper hand, she trembled with heartache and when she thought of the recording in which Sophia and Betty abused Nina.
Jonah and Silas were busy dealing with the media. Jasper might have was thoroughly protected, just in case.
Cyrus wanted to keep Alyssa company, but he had to leave because of some work at the police station.
Only Sean, Tatiana, Axel, and Jasper were by Alyssaâs side. She crossed her arms in front of her chest, looking confused. âIs the air conditioning turned on? I feel cold.â
âNo, Lyse,â Tatiana replied with worry. âDid you fall sick? Iâll get you a blanket.â
When Tatiana proceeded to leave, she noticed Jasper putting his jacket around Alyssa. He acted so tenderly as if he was holding a newborn.
Alyssa looked up at Jasper, feeling touched. He knelt in front of her and gazed into her teary eyes, desperate to read her pain and emotions.
âLyse, I know what youâre thinking,â he remarked curtly.
Moved by his words, she mumbled tearily, âItâs just⦠I feel⦠cold Gripped by a crushing pain, he pulled her into a deep embrace whispered in her ear, âAre you still cold?â
She bit her lips, her body almost melting under his embrace. She shook her head gently.
He coaxed her affectionately, saying, âYou wonât feel cold again if Iâm around.â
He knew that Alyssa was affected by the sad memories. She had yet to recover from Ninaâs death.
It would take time to heal from trauma. He vowed to treat her with patience and care.
Axel, Sean, and Tatiana felt reassured upon seeing Jasper and Alyssa wrapped up in a quiet hug.
Tatiana, always the emotional one, teared up when she saw the touching scene.
Suddenly, she felt a warm sensation in her hand. Sean had gently interlaced his fingers with hers.