Chapter 141

Chapter 141

The atmosphere dropped to a heezing point.

Kayler wished)

Intervene. He wanted to silence his boss to prevent him from ruining things for himself.

Alyssa laughed out loud, linding Jasper absurd Til admit, I underestimated your persistence when I d

“But you were wrong about one thing, Jasper Beckett. I never hated you, even when you wished me

"I did want to end things amicably between us, but you keep meddling in my life now that our relatic

“That's why I'm doing everything I can to erase you from my life. You married me because you had tc

Jasper fell as Il a sledgehammer had struck his heart.

“It's getting late. You should bring Mr. Beckell back as soon as possible, Mr. Hall, Alyssa instructed Za

She took a deep breath and turned to go back home,

Until today, Jasper remained oblivious to the extent of her love and sacrilices for him. He truly wasn't

Suddenly, Alyssa felt a grip on her wrist, stopping her from leaving.

She turned to lind herself face-to-face with Jasper, He had a desperate look in his eyes.

Before he could speak, someone intervened. “Mr. Beckett, what are you doing? Coming to our home

in-law like a madman. Isn't that a bit shameless?”

Alyssa turned to find Mandy and Colene walking over to them. She quickly got rid of Jaspers grip, tr

“Future *** daughter-in-law?” she echoed, stunned

“I'm sure you can already guess why Jonah brought Alice home tonight.”

Mandy booked an arm around Alyssa’s shoulder, cooing. “She's a fine young woman who loves Jona

"Our family, including Winston Taylor himself, is incredibly pleased to welcome her as part of us. We’

up with Alice's parents soon and hopefully set a date for the wedding.”

Alyssa was left gaping in shock at what was being said,

She knew Mandy and Colene’s intentions for being out here, but this was way overboard.

Jasper, meanwhile, felt like someone had dug out a hole where his heart was.

“If I remember correctly, Mr. Beckett, you've announced the news of your engagement to the public.

“Shouldn't you be with your fiancée instead? Virtue is utmost to a woman, so you'd

do well not to tarnish her reputation. If you don't stop bothering her, we will take action.”

Knowing Colene was always the kind to

bite how she barked, Alyssa quessed that Mandy and Lyla had helped restrain her somewhat.

Xavier, on the other hand, silently wondered why his boss had driven all the way here just to suffer al

Jasper's hands balled up, shaking slightly. He didn't know why he couldn't let go. He was the one

who wanted their marriage to end, after

all

“Ma'am, maybe we should go back home? It's getting cold out here,” Alyssa offered kindly.

That single word, “home,” instantly formed a barrier that shut Jasper out of their world

“Alice is what they say true? Jasper rasped out.

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Alyssa took a deep breath. She decided to play along and hummed in acknowledgment.

"Al-alright,” Jasper mumbled, looking like he was far away in thought.

Then, he took out

a black velvet jewelry box, He handed it to Alyssa. “Here. I got this for you as a token of our wedding