"I'm sorry, Jonah ..." Alyssa murmured, nestled in Jonah's embrace.

Jonah, overwhelmed by guilt, shook his head and pulled her into a deep hug. "Nonsense, my princess. You've done nothing wrong. No need for apologies. It's my fault for not giving you enough attention. I should be sorry to you."

She gave him a wry smile. Finally, she realized her naivete. She had thought she could shoulder the pain on her own to protect her love and her family from guilt and worry.

Still, all her efforts went down the drain when the truth came out.

Jonah held her close, stealing a glance at Jasper's pale face before turning away. "I've stationed our bodyguards around the castle. No one from the Harper family can leave until this matter has been resolved."

under Jonah's gaze. Feeling like a sinner, he thought he had poured all his love into Alyssa, only to discover he had deeply wounded her. He did not

however, were interested in staying and watching the drama. Cornelius lost his calm at that moment. Pointing a finger at Jonah, he growled, "Jonah Taylor, you're unlawfully detaining us! I can sue

her private information. We Taylors could sue you for the damages caused by

a suit and dashed into the hall, looking energized as if he was never injured. Worried he might cause a stir, he had covered his left eye injury with a

knew Jonah would protect Alyssa, he still wished to do something for her,

eyes shimmered, and she choked

believe that Ms. Zoe is ignorant of

control. You went about it with the stupidest

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