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."

I'll go in and see

he noticed Jasper's tall figure standing nearby. His

"Why is he here?"

his

teeth. "Who else is going to be here if not him? He follows where his woman

"His woman?"

icy, devoid of any warmth. "You

"Liam, I—"

to make amends now, it's useless. In my eyes, the harm he caused Lyse is

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

door shut. Jasper stood rooted to the spot, his mouth agape, overwhelmed by a surge of emotions that constricted his throat and brought tears to

are you

in front of Jasper, causing the latter to startle and

my ass! Look at you, with your head hung low like a

chest. Despite the

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