Chapter 154

Chapter 154

Even Jasper was surprised by his own baseless accusation. He had formed a negative preconception

Somehow, he hoped that Alice had deliberately played a role in the Incident because that would pro

“Jasper, you think too highly of yourself.” Her heart ached as she forced a smile. “To be honest, I have

“I don't care if you marry Liana. I won't even bat an eye if you marry four wives like Winston Taylor of

Pain shot through his heart. He felt as though something had hit him hard. “Alice, you...”

“Rose has a waitlist until the end of next year. She is a principled woman. Even the first lady would he

“Rose might have wanted to spite Lia for my sake, but I am not that petty to use a

friend to get back at Lia. If I wanted to spite Lia, I would have slapped her right away instead of takin

He found nothing in her eyes, not even a hint of excitement. That was like a stab to his heart.

“Alice!”

A familiar voice Interrupted their confrontation. Jonah had shown up.

Alyssa took the chance to free herself from Jasper and jogged toward Jonah. Jonah hugged his sister

“It's fine.” She sniffled with tears in her eyes.

"He didn't give you trouble, did he?” Jonah looked worried as he cast a glance at Jasper, who was frc

She shook her head. “Let's go home.”

Jasper stood there for a while before suddenly running after them. Sean was waiting for Jonah

and Alyssa by the Rolls-Royce at the

entrance.

"My feet hurt in the heels. Sneakers are the best.” Alyssa pouted at Jonah.

“Sean, get me the sneakers I brought for her.”

Sean quickly took a pair of sneakers from the trunk and placed them by Alyssa's feet.

Jasper finally ran to the entrance. He watched as Jonah kneeled and took off Alice's heels. Jonah pro

She slid her hand into Jonah's pocket and found a plece of chocolate. She took a bite of the chocola

“Let's go home.” Jonah led her into the car. They left in no time.

Jasper felt as though his heart had been taken from him. His chest was lilled with disappointment

and a feeling of emptiness. His ex—

wife. who had once lived her lonely days in his absence, was now treated like a princess by Jonah Tay

A dignified man, Jonah was willing to do anything for the woman he loved with eyes full of affection.

her shoes.

Jasper felt oddly upset at the sight of Alice being doted on.

In the evening, Liana followed Jasper to the Seaview Manor with the excuse of visiting her uncle and

“Jasper, why

did you disappear from the cocktail party that night? I was scared when you left me alone.” Seated it