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.”

brought towels and water, wiping the

you have something

“What?”

“You’re… kinda handsome.”

his lack of reaction, she coughed. “That was a cheesy pickup line. Haven’t you

leaning down to kiss her. This kiss was more urgent and passionate than the last. She wrapped her arms around his neck, her eyelashes fluttering. The light above them cast their shadows as he looked at her with deep

it: he

sound of a cleaning lady interrupted them. Alice blushed, meeting his intense. sensed his low

gaze. She

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

“Nothing.”

worried; had he encountered a problem? He wiped the sweat from her neck. You’re mistaken. How could I be unhappy on a date with you?” He was good at hiding his emotions.

Chapter 263

closely, seeing nothing unusual, so she let it go. She stood up, taking off the gloves. “If anyone gives you trouble because of me, tell

red gloves, gently kissing them, his expression complex. He was afraid to speak, afraid of her hateful gaze.

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

sushi. She wasn’t hungry, but she

if Jackson’s work

voice.“Chen, what’s

roommate collapse, rushing to catch her. Lana Parker was too small to support 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 her to

“I’ll come too.”

Alice put the roommate on a bed. “Doctor, she suddenly collapsed. She said she didn’t eat. Low blood sugar?”

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