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 from her neck.

face.“Jackson, you have something

“What?”

“You’re… kinda handsome.”

of reaction, she coughed. “That was a cheesy pickup line. Haven’t you heard it before?” It

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 affection.

had to admit it: he was intimidated

cleaning lady interrupted them. Alice

gaze. She

Alice checked

“Nothing.”

She was worried; had he encountered a problem? He wiped the sweat from her neck. You’re mistaken. How could

Chapter 263

it go. She stood up, taking off the gloves. “If anyone gives you trouble because of me, tell me.” He was experiencing being cared for He took

went to change. He looked at her red gloves, gently kissing them, his expression complex. He was afraid to

phone, seeing his message:[“Company emergency.

hungry, but she could eat sushi. She replied:[“I

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

worried voice.“Chen, what’s wrong? Do

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

“I’ll come too.”

a bed. “Doctor, she suddenly collapsed. She said she

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