"Mr. Jonah, you're such an intelligent man. I'm sure you must know what I want based on this kiss alone, no?" Julien panted out, cheeks flushed as he clung to Jonah's neck.

Jonah's lips pulled tight for a moment, now stained with oil. His hands clenched slightly as he said, "Wipe your mouth first next time."

Julien licked his lips and grinned sneakily. "No."

Alyssa spent her days deep in thought after hearing about her mother's past from Mandy. She lost her appetite after feeding Winston his dinner and ended up staring out the window in the hallway in a daze.

She found herself suddenly embraced by a familiar body, feeling the man's presence instantly surround her.

Jasper hugged her tight, tucking his chin into her neck as he murmured, "Aren't you going to eat anything? I had Xavier buy so many of your favorite foods."

"I'm not hungry." Alyssa's dim eyes grew downcast.

grain bowl in the middle of the night." Even now,

as she choked out,

caressed her cheek, feeling sad for her. "Don't be sad, Lyse. Mrs. Taylor is at

holding her tears back but was unable to in the end.

Jasper held her hand, a sudden idea coming

on, Lyse. There's someplace

Jasper's car came to

hand-in-hand as they watched the sun setting on the horizon. The sun's golden rays formed a magnificent

ago." Jasper gazed at Alyssa and said warmly, "I know you want to learn and understand everything about your mother, Lyse. So from now on, I'll go

head on Jasper's chest, a warm joy slowly washing the sadness

one of the daughters of

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