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Chapter 599
Jasper knew mentioning the issues in the Harper family would only upset Landon, so he
rarely brought it up, though it remained an area of concern for him.
Alyssa continued, “Mrs. Harper is a woman with traditional beliefs. After her husband’s
unfortunate passing, the hope of the family now lies on Landon’s shoulders.
“If she already has a grudge against Betty, how could Lauren ever make it past her?
Landon adores and respects his mother.
“Do you think he’d challenge her just to be with Lauren? Don’t forget that cunning sister of
his, too, who’s
differently? been using Betty as a pawn to get her way. Do you think she’d treat Lauren
any
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“If Lauren really stays by Landon’s side, it would upset his entire family system and only
cause more
disturbance to her life. Would Lauren truly be happy, then?
“Even if Landon loved her with all her might, their love would slowly crumble under the
weight of all these obstacles sooner or later. Not to mention how innocent Lauren is-what
could she do to even fight back.
against them?”
Alyssa’s eyes were red-rimmed with unshed tears by now.
Jasper gazed longingly at her, a sharp warmth filling his heart alongside guilt and regret.
She was projecting her own suffering and torment from their three years of marriage onto
Lauren. This he
knew very well.
Alyssa hadn’t let go of her pain. She’d only forced it down her throat each time she was
reminded of it,
behind bitter tears and choked sobs.
Alyssa had nothing more to say any longer. If Jasper insisted on supporting Landon, she
would just opt to
do things her way.
Just as she was about to leave, Jasper marched up and hugged her from behind, wrapping
his arms
around her.
“You” Alyssa’s breathing hitched in shock.
“I’m so sorry. It was all my fault for upsetting you. I won’t bring it up again if it makes you
unhappy, I won’t
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJasper’s arm was around her waist and shoulder, hugging her tightly, as if wanting to melt
into one with
her.
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Alyssa tensed up instantly, shivering with how close his voice was to her ear. “Let go,
Jasper…
Her voice was so meek and soft, as if she didn’t really want him to let go.
“No.” Jasper nuzzled his way into her neck. “I’m not a greedy man, Lyse. But I can never
have enough of you. Not with hugging or kissing.”
Even his words of confession were so brutally honest. It made Alyssa’s heart skip.
“Lyse.”
Just then, another voice called out from behind them, soft yet stern.
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