Chapter 127

Alyssa silently cursed, “Oh, fuck! Is Landon Harper alright?”

She chuckled awkwardly. “Mr. Harper, you are joking a lot today.”

+15 BONUS

“I’m not joking. Alice, I’m serious!” In the heat of the moment, Landon reached for her shoulder, but she deftly dodged his advance.

“If I recall correctly, I have cleared the alr with you this morning. Do I have to be harsh for you to listen to me?”

“I know you turned me down.” He smiled bitterly while staring keenly at her. “And I know you’re with Jonah Taylor. But I still want you to know I’ll be here if you ever turn around. I don’t mind being your second choice, I can even be your second husband

“My second husband? Please, I’m not Winston Taylor.” She secretly scoffed.

Still, she silently admired his ravishing eyes that were dripping with resentment. He could charm anyone and take their soul with those eyes. No wonder he was successful with women.

Too bad Alyssa was immune to his charm. In comparison, she’d much prefer Jasper’s bewitching eyes that could be impassionate at times.

that attacked Jasper? Do you know him

was at a loss for words, Xavier approached them. He was dressed in a patient’s robe.

are you wandering around?” She quickly walked past Landon to hold Xavier by the arm. “Your injuries weren’t serious, but you suffered a

did you save Mr. Jasper?” he

upset as she battled feelings

still has

is Jasper done with the treatment?” Alyssa shifted the

“Could you please stay?

reluctantly dragged herself to meet with

beaten Jasper up. She was the reason for the attack, so she

headboard and staring out the window. Despite the bruises, his face was a blessing. Loneliness crept up his face, which

now, her heart would flutter when she

“Mr. Jasper.”

go against orders. She walked up

with you. If you prefer going public. Well I guess you wouldn’t want to go to

reputational damage. You wouldn’t want to explain

bull’s eye with the

she sided with the attacker–she spoke up on

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255