Chapter 263

Jackson met Alice’s gaze, nearly losing his footing. Her eyes were red rimmed, filled with hatred. That look was a knife in his chest, agony piercing him. His breath hitched. He gently wiped away her tears. “She will pay,”

He had already paid.

Alice quickly composed herself.“I need to find out what really happened in that car accident.”

“I’ll help you investigate,” Jackson made a silent vow. If Chloe’s father was alive, was the accident more complicated than he thought? Were the Mos truly uninvolved? He needed to investigate thoroughly. He glanced at Alice, the words he almost uttered remaining unspoken.. Alice checked the time.“Let spar.”

Jackson turned, holding at box.“I bought this

my trip. Do you like it?

Alice opened the box to reveal a pair of red boxing gloves. “Beautiful.” She’d been using the gym’s gloves. She’d planned to buy her own later, but Jackson had already done it.

‘Do you like them?”

“Yes, I love them.” They fit perfectly.

Watching her smile, Jackson’s eyes held unshed sorrow. He said heavily, Try them on. See how they feel.”

Alice, focused on the gift, didn’t notice his sadness.

After sparring, Alice collapsed, exhausted. She looked at the gloves. “My own gloves are so much better.”

water, wiping the sweat

you have

“What?”

“You’re… kinda handsome.”

coughed. “That was a cheesy pickup line. Haven’t you

and passionate than the last. She wrapped her arms around his neck, her eyelashes fluttering. The light above them

it: he

cleaning lady interrupted them. Alice blushed, meeting his

gaze. She

her water. Rest, then change. Want a late–night snack?” Alice checked the time. “It’s late. I’m not that hungry.” She looked

“Nothing.”

lying. You seemed down.” She was worried; had he encountered a problem? He wiped the sweat from her neck. You’re mistaken. How could I be unhappy on

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looked closely, seeing nothing unusual, so she let it go. She stood up, taking off the gloves. “If anyone gives you

gloves, gently kissing them, his expression complex. He was afraid to speak, afraid

phone, seeing his message:[“Company emergency. I have to go. Your things are

of sushi. She wasn’t hungry, but she could eat

way back, she wondered if Jackson’s work involved the

in the dorm, she heard Lana Parker’s worried voice.“Chen, what’s wrong? Do you need to go to the

her. The roommate was pale and shivering.“No hospital. I just didn’t eat.” Alice gave Lana Parker the sushi.“Hold this. I’ll carry

“I’ll come too.”

the infirmary. Alice put the roommate on a bed. “Doctor, she suddenly collapsed.

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