Chapter 490

Chapter 490

Every time Alyssa showed up, the Beckett family would fall into chaos and leave on a bad note.

Alyssa had no mood nor reason to explain herself to Newton, for the truth was on her side.

Besides, she had learned about Simon's character from Winston and Mandy. If he had managed to

secure

Betty's release, it indicated that he had tied up any loose ends

Even though Alyssa was aware that Simon had coerced Bryan Hanssen into becoming the

scapegoat, she

could not get the police to reopen the case for the time being.

Simon might appear courteous, but he was equally cunning.

Meanwhile, Newton did not want to put Alyssa on the spot because he had faith in her character.

He had

witnessed her sincerity, and if he were to lose trust in Alice, there would be no one else he could

rely on.

Alyssa wheeled Newton back to his bedroom, with Jasper annoyingly tagging along the entire time.

However, Newton seemed content that night, a satisfied smile gracing his face when he saw Alyssa

and

Jasper at his side. Grinning from ear to ear, he looked energized and rejuvenated.

Love didn't only make lovers glow; even their supporters radiated happiness.

“Grandpa, I'm sorry for not visiting you. I have been busy lately. You must be angry at me, aren't

you?”

Alyssa looked guilty.

“Silly child, what are you talking about? I'm just grateful you're even thinking of me,” Newton

replied.

He clasped her warm hand and shot Jasper a knowing look. “You know, you should enjoy your

youth and

meet some nice young men.

“I've heard you're close to Landon Harper, Jameson Schmidt, and that bunch. Are there any

prospects

catching your eye? You can always introduce your date to me. I'll help you vet him!”

Jasper felt like he was punched in the chest. He quietly grumbled about Newton's matchmaking

efforts

for Alyssa, even though the old man was bound to a wheelchair.

He was concerned that Newton/might inadvertently introduce her to a wolf in sheep's clothing,

His eyes were bulging with anger as he panted anxiously. On the other hand, Alyssa was surprised

“Grandpa, how did you learn about Landon and Jameson?”

"Ah, I manage to stay well-informed without ever leaving this house,” gloated Newton.

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“Mm. Jameson and I are childhood friends.”

“Childhood friends?” Newton's heart leaped into his throat.

"Haha, I guess we are like siblings. When we were younger, he was a bit of a weakling, and I was the

one always protecting him.”

She lifted her chin and placed her hands on her hips, grinning animatedly. She appeared no

different from the bright and lively ten-year-old she once was.

As Jasper stared deep into her eyes, a sudden wave of dizziness and a throbbing headache

overcame

him.

Worried that Alyssa and Newton might notice, he quickly turned away. Pressing his temples, he was

sweating profusely from the pain.

Her smile overlapped with the blurry and childlike face of the girl deep in his memory.

He had a nagging feeling that he had met Alyssa long ago, but he struggled to conjure that

memory.

“Is that so? I never knew you were close with Jameson Schmidt,” Newton responded.

Newton had never been one to indulge in relationship gossip, but this piece of information piqued

his

interest as it concerned the future of Alyssa and Jasper.

"He lost contact with me after he settled in Kontina with his mom. It wasn't until recently that we

reconnected,” Alyssa confessed openly to Newton, for there was nothing between her and

Jameson.

"Oh, I heard he donated a priceless necklace to your charity auction to support your cause,”

Newton,

prodded further.

She brushed that off with a smile. “He probably helped me out to thank me for standing up for him

when

we were younger.”

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“Looks like Victor's son is a considerate young man,” Newton remarked.

Then, he shot a disdainful look at Jasper, feeling the heat rising in him. “Well, he's certainly more

agreeable than my cold, inflexible grandson!”

Newton's intention was not to speak up for outsiders. He merely wanted to provoke Jasper as a way

to

motivate his grandson.

“Grandpa, don't complain about him because of our divorce. I told you clearly that we divorced on

good

terms. I don't have any grudges against him,” Alyssa assured Newton.

Her unemotional eyes hurt Jasper. She explained, “Jasper isn't quite as you described. He is

appreciative,

caring, and affectionate.”

Jasper felt a sharp pang in his chest, His emotions catching in his throat as he quivered.

He had indeed been appreciative and caring, yet he had given his heart to the wrong woman. Only

after

crashing headfirst into a wall did he realize how foolish he had been.

Was he not as good as Jameson Schidmt in Alyssa’s eyes?

Maybe.