Jasper's heart sank. Looking at Alyssa, he announced, "Lyse, I'll meet with them."

He was worried about the gossip and malicious comments about Alyssa. Her reputation would further suffer if she got into a fight with the witnesses' families at a hospital.

Jasper was totally capable of managing the fallout if he were the target. However, he refused to let Alyssa go through the suffering.

"Jasper, I understand your concern," Clasping his hand, she soothed him, "...but they wanted to see me. Things wouldn't have spiraled if I hadn't requested to meet with Maggie.

"It's imperative that I show up and offer my apology. You know me; I never run away from problems."

"Well, I happen to be the same." Staring affectionately at her, Jasper held her hands with fingers interlocked. "So, I'll go with you."

Sean had arranged for his men to lead the victims' families to the open area in the

in the corridor, Alyssa calmly watched as Gina and the mother of another victim approached

examined them warily. Similarly,

red from the exhaustion. She hadn't spoken a word, but her resentment against Alyssa was clearly written across her

other victim, Colton Tanner and Lorna Cooper,

from the floor. Please don't do this. Let's stay calm and have a talk." Alyssa and Jasper hurried up to help the parents up

the floor. Had it not been for Sean's timely help, Alyssa might not have been able

her!" Tears streamed down Lorna's face. Anyone would feel

ruin your health. Please get up now,

now?" Xavier stormed over, looking disgruntled by the parents, whose attitude had only softened after they ran into trouble. "I reached

to offer you help, but

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