The atmosphere in the living room turned frosty in an instant.

Cyrus recognized that he couldn't and wouldn't be able to persuade Alyssa. If he tried, he would only make the situation worse. So, he retreated discreetly.

Angelina also brought Lauren away, leaving space for the rest to talk.

Jasper held his breath. His hands were trembling. Subconsciously, he reached out, wanting to hold Alyssa's hand. But, he stopped midway and curled his fingers in. He really didn't want Alyssa to leave.

He was never a coward. When he loved someone, he would love them fully. When there was someone he hated, he hated them to the core.

It was just that he was indebted to Alyssa. At the same time, he felt guilt toward Winston.

No matter if it was the three years of heart-rending marriage or Alyssa's miscarriage... These were all his fault. He was the one who hurt Winston's precious daughter. He had committed an unpardonable sin.

He didn't mind if Winston berated him or even beat him up again. He would allow him to vent his anger until he was placated.

"What are you thinking, Winston?" Alyssa scoffed.

With an adamant look, she continued, "I wouldn't have risked falling and running away from home if I wanted to listen to you. I think it's best for you not to focus so much on me.

land. You didn't turn the entire country inside out to find me back then. Yet now, you are scheming and using every possible means just

determined look on her face. He stared at her side profile with a gaze

face turned pale, and his breathing became irregular. A fire of rage burned from within him. "Look at you now! Are

your own groceries. Have you had to cook your own meals

family, except that you worked without pay for three years. Haven't you had enough

more Winston spoke, the more

the only daughter he had had with the woman he loved the most.

a

to get the chores

the life that I

on her tears as she continued, "I don't think that I am suffering in any way because this is what I want. I want a life with just the two of us under one

from Jasper's lips, and his fingers curled

Spending their days together...

express Jasper's feelings for Alyssa. That was what Alyssa had always wanted. But he had only

go as far as to say that you didn't even know what Mom wished

world in front of him gradually became

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