Chapter 677

Holding Alyssa’s hand, Jasper rushed down the opulent yet deserted corridor, like two young aristocrats

who were defying societal rules and eloping.

Her gaze was fixed on his broad back, which provided her with a sense of security. Her chest heaved, and

her palms grew sweaty.

She had to admit that she felt a little attracted to him. At the same time, she berated herself for still

having feelings for him over mere hand-holding, after having fallen in love with him twice, 13 years and

three years ago, respectively.

She felt rather indignant for being weak when it came to Jasper.

In contrast, he appeared to be in high spirits, jogging alongside her until they reached the door of a

luxurious suite.

A surge of panic and embarrassment washed over her. In anger, she yanked her hand from his grasp and

is this? How dare you disrespect me on my turf? You know I could always get my brothers

you up right

in surprise. Realizing she had misunderstood his intention, he explained helplessly, “What

thinking? I’ve kept my gift for you in this suite. That’s all.”

widened, her blush deepening as she pressed her

can tackle a few men on my own, but I would much rather make a

I wouldn’t dream of doing anything untoward,” he added.

with desire in his eyes and teased, “Even if I did

you to my place

back to that

from

was never my home, Lyse. I don’t have a home,”

somber expression.

words stung her, leaving her momentarily speechless.

home if I’m with you. If we can’t be together,

he added, his eyes brimming

gaze, but her response was slow, as if she were

conversation. However much he yearned to get back with

the subject right away.

served in the military, didn’t you? You joined the Peacekeeping Forces,” she

a sinking feeling. Before he could respond, she sharply interrupted, “You led a

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