Chapter 710

"So, I solemnly ask that you entrust Lauren to me! I might be a player in the past, but I will be loyal

to Lauren in the future!

"I'll treat Lauren better than Jasper treated Ms. Alyssa—I swear on my life! I'll make her the envy of

every woman! I love Lauren, and I hope to receive your blessing.

"We are dating seriously with marriage on the horizon,” Landon blurted out in a shaky voice due to

his nervousness, and he clutched Lauren's hand a little too tightly.

Alyssa glared at Landon, thinking that comparing himself to that jerk Jasper Beckett didn't make you

any better.”

Meanwhile, Jasper shot an equally disapproving look at Landon, thinking that Landon saying he'd

treat Lauren better than Jasper treated Lyse was something he would never surpass him in.

Throughout the lengthy speech, Landon appeared stiff and perhaps spoke too quickly, but his eyes

brimmed with sincerity. One could tell that he had been waiting to let his feelings out.

Newton smiled wryly, thinking, "Quite the smooth talker.”

Javier, a businessman with three decades of experience, was flustered by a younger opponent for

once. He hurriedly regained his composure and put on a stern look.

He cleared his throat and began, "Landon, I don't doubt that, but ... as a father, I wish to see my

daughter marry a respectable man and build a loving family. I have no choice but to be honest with

you. Please don't take it personally.”

"I know what you are about to say," Landon collected himself and looked dead serious. "You don't

have to say anything to me. I know everything about Lauren. We have bared our hearts and souls to

each other. She's the woman I want."

"What? You scoundrel! Have you sullied my granddaughter?” Newton pointed a trembling finger at

Landon.

Landon waved his hand frantically in an attempt to clarify. "Grandpa, you've misunderstood me! I've

never been intimate with Lauren. We've bared our hearts and souls but not our bodies. Please don't

take it the wrong way!"

Initially confused by the conversation, Lauren blushed and hid in Landon’s arms upon hearing his

explanation.

Alyssa smiled at the sight of Lauren seeking comfort in Landon's embrace. She finally felt at ease.

If it was Lauren's destiny to be with Landon, she would choose him even if she had to go against the

world. It reminded Alyssa of how she had stubbornly chosen to be with Jasper years ago.

Landon’s unexpected confession of love left Javier stunned. Since it was not the appropriate

occasion for further discussion, he chose to keep his silence.

Lauren ran over to Jasper and blinked worriedly. "Jasper! Landon told me that you were hurt in the

head. How are you? Does it still hurt?"

Jasper gently caressed her face and replied, "No, it does not hurt. Alyssa saved me, and she's taking

great care of me."

Even though Jasper was Lauren's brother, Landon was envious when he saw Jasper touching Lauren.

"Thank goodness ..." Lauren sighed. Suddenly, she grasped Alyssa's hand and begged, "Alyssa, can I

ask you for a favor? Can you please stay by Jasper's side? Take care of him until he's out of the

hospital.

"If you're by his side, I'm sure he'll feel happier and recover more quickly."

Alyssa's heart skipped a beat. She pursed her lips at Lauren's request.

Jasper stared at Alyssa with his puppy eyes. The two siblings were equally good at earning

sympathy.

Finally, she broke into a smile and replied, "Of course. I will take care of Jasper. He was hurt because

of me. I'll look after him until he's fully recovered.”

"Woohoo! That's wonderful!" Lauren clapped with joy.