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."

got warded, was safe and secure, Sean had arranged for his men to lead the victims' families to the open area in the VIP lounge, just in case they made

by side with Jasper in the corridor, Alyssa calmly watched as Gina and the mother of another victim approached

victims came to a stop in front of Alyssa, Jasper, and Sean. Jasper examined them warily. Similarly, Sean did not let

tears, and her eyes were red from the exhaustion. She hadn't spoken a word, but her resentment against

to speak, but she was interrupted by the parents of the other victim, Colton Tanner and Lorna Cooper, who both collapsed onto the floor in front of her. They pleaded, "Ms. Alyssa,

do this. Let's stay calm and have a talk." Alyssa and Jasper hurried up to help the parents up from the

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

to save her!" Tears streamed down Lorna's face. Anyone would feel sorry to see her in such a

only ruin your health. Please get up now, and let's

stormed over, looking disgruntled by the parents, whose attitude had only softened

had wanted to offer you help, but

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