All of Jameson's efforts proved futile as he found himself back at the same starting line as Jasper. He couldn't accept that outcome. He needed Alyssa. He had to marry her!

"Yes, Mr. Jameson. Love can't be forced," Lyla said.

Lyla then walked elegantly to Winston's side and caressed his waist. Her tone was gentle and nonthreatening, yet each word felt like a stranglehold on Jameson's throat. "I'm sure Winston didn't mean it. We know you are serious about Lyse.

"But, it takes two hands to clap for love to last. As Lyse's family, we are thorough with everything we do because we want Lyse to be happy. If she eventually marries someone she didn't love, we would be kissing her happiness in this lifetime goodbye."

Jonah was silent. His lips curled into a mocking smile as he stared contemptuously into Jameson's eyes.

Lyla usually appeared gentle and harmless. However, she was an intelligent person.

Her intelligence lay in how well she knew Winston. She didn't mention Jasper the entire time and played the emotion card. Winston, a man who stood for love to be free, understood his daughter's situation.

Jameson's face turned stiff and pale. A dark glint lingered in his eyes. He could barely hold his chivalrous and elegant demeanor any longer.

Lyla is right. You can take a horse to the water but not make

disappointed and

However, Jasper eventually managed to coax her

the time they returned home after treating

going against me? I told you

car, her aggression causing her to injure her waist. Deep furrows formed on her brows, reflecting the pain as

that he could hardly catch his breath. He quickly scooped her into his embrace. "You eejit! Stop being so stubborn! Do you have any idea how loud your screams were while you were receiving treatment at

didn't scream." Alyssa's delicate face turned as

you mean? I thought I was standing in front of the delivery room while you were giving birth to our baby."

was heavy, and his kiss was forceful, as

about the word

agonizing pain swelled in her heart

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