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."

safe and secure, Sean had arranged for his men to lead the victims' families to the open

in the corridor, Alyssa calmly watched as Gina and the

a stop in front of Alyssa, Jasper, and Sean. Jasper examined them warily. Similarly, Sean did not let his guard down, as he was afraid that they might lash

and her eyes were red from the exhaustion. She

Lorna Cooper, who

Let's stay calm and have a talk." Alyssa and Jasper hurried up to

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

I won't budge if you refuse to save her!" Tears streamed down Lorna's face. Anyone

up. "Please stop crying. You'll only ruin your health. Please get up now, and let's

crying in front of Ms. Alyssa now?" Xavier stormed over, looking disgruntled by the parents, whose attitude had only softened after they ran into trouble.

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