Jasper said, "Your family is all inside..."

"So? Do I have to join them? Will squeezing in get me some reward?" Axel tilted his head and narrowed his eyes.

Looking at his mischievous expression, Jasper smiled faintly.

Despite Axel's tough demeanor, the faint redness at the corners of his eyes betrayed his concern for Winston.

A voice called out urgently, "Axel!"

Liam had rushed back from Leichtown overnight. He was still in his military uniform.

"Liam!" Axel's eyes lit up, and he hurried over.

"How's Dad?" Liam's eyes were red from exhaustion. He was decisive on the battlefield, but now he appeared cautious.

Axel's usually sharp gaze softened as he placed his hand on Liam's shoulder badge. "Don't worry. He has woken up."

good. I'll go in

wanted to enter the ward, he

"Why is he here?"

tightened, his long lashes

head, Axel grinned, revealing a row of white teeth. "Who else is going to be here if

"His woman?"

devoid of any warmth. "You guys are so

"Liam, I—"

now, it's useless.

on Jasper's neck. "I will never forget the pain Lyse endured because of him. Lyse's child died

stood rooted to the spot, his mouth agape, overwhelmed by a surge of emotions that constricted

you

causing the latter to startle and bow his head.

low like a wilted

Jasper hard in the chest. Despite the impact, Jasper

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