Chapter 2319

Coincidentally, both Jasper's and Newton's expressions darkened, and they both fell into silence. It was as if they had read each other's minds and learned that neither of them wanted to let Justin in. Yet, their unwelcome guest had already taken the liberty of coming in. Ben, who had been waiting at the door, reluctantly opened it for Justin.

"Grandpa, I heard that your condition suddenly flared up. How are you feeling? Are you feeling better now?"

Then, as if only just noticing Jasper in the room, Justin's eyes flickered briefly. He gave a warm smile. "Oh, Jasper. You're here too."

Jasper's expression remained grim. He nodded slightly. "Hey, Justin."

"If I'd known Jasper was here, I would've come tomorrow instead. I don't want to disrupt your rest." Justin wheeled himself over to Newton's bedside.

"It's fine, Justin," Newton replied, though his smile seemed forced. "But it's late, and you're not in great health yourself. You didn't have to make a trip to visit me."

Justin leaned forward slightly, a subtle gleam in his eyes. "Grandpa, you've always treated me the best and loved me the most. I wouldn't feel right not being by your side while you're in the hospital." Newton's body trembled slightly beneath the blanket at Justin's words.

the change but kept his expression neutral. He masked his doubts, a skill essential for someone in

his lonely nights with a sense of emptiness and a coldness that crept through

it urgent? Jasper isn't an outsider. You can just

didn't want to intrude, so he turned and left the

was a sense of tenderness in his voice which he had never heard before. "Grandpa, I've found someone I care about." Jasper

"Oh? There's someone who caught your fancy? Is she someone from Mosgravia, or did you meet her

Not just you-Jasper knows

as a breeze spread across Justin's elegant and charming face. He continued, "It's Alyssa

have feelings for Alyssa?" Newton's eyes widened,

the door, Jasper caught every word. Each one pierced his chest like a slender needle, invisible yet sharp, leaving wounds that bled silently within

right," Justin admitted with a

composed, though his voice trembled slightly.

without me realizing it. Feelings can be difficult to explain," Justin replied, picking up an apple

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