Chapter 1037
After a brief internal struggle, Alyssa decided to keep it a secret.
Right now, Jasper was filled with guilt and remorse. Of course, she was glad that he showed remorse
for what he had done to her in the past, but she did not want him to risk his life once more to make
amends.
All she wanted was for him to light up her life. The last thing she wanted was to burden him with more
guilt. This was her subtle way of expressing her love.
Jasper’s chest tightened when he noticed that she had turned white. Holding her shoulders, he
inquired, “Lyse, are you okay?”
“I’m fine.” She beamed at him. “I injured my finger climbing a tree as a kid. It’s not a big deal and
doesn’t affect my life at all.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNevertheless, Jasper felt sympathetic toward her and gently held her pinky finger. “Why didn’t any of
your brothers take better care of you?”
“They did, but I was a troublemaker who refused to listen,” she replied with a pout.
He couldn’t resist giving her a peck on the lips as she was tool adorable. He promised, “You don’t have
to trouble your brothers anymore now that I’m with you. I’ll take care of you and protect you.”
She blushed. He swallowed hard at her shy response as desire stirred in him.
“Oh, by the way,” Alyssa extracted an exquisite box from her coat. pocket and put it in his hand. “… this
is Jonah’s gift for you.”
“Jonah’s gift for me?” Jasper appeared shocked at the special treatment.
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Cheeks reddening, she gently nodded. “Yeah. He gave it to me when. you were in a coma. I decided to
give it to you in person after your
woke up.”
Always meticulous about the details, she chose a black velvet jewelry. box for the gift. Jasper grappled
with mixed feelings, as he hadn’t received a gift in a long time.
In the past, no one except Alyssa would buy him gifts on
anniversaries. It was too bad he didn’t appreciate her love then and instead regarded her as a
nuisance. All he did was attempt to get away from her.
Back in the present, she urged him, “Open the box and take a look.”
Jasper pressed his lips and opened the box. He looked stunned when he found Jonah’s cross necklace
lying quietly in it.
“Isn’t this the necklace he wears daily? Is he willing to give it to me?”
“Hm? How do you know he wears it? He always keeps it hidden under his outfit,” she questioned when
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmshe realized something was off.
Jasper smiled bitterly. He first saw the necklace on the day Jonah. rushed into the meeting room at
Beckett Group to fight him. The necklace slid out from under Jonah’s shirt and left an impression on
Jasper because of its excellent craftsmanship.
Besides, Jasper remembered the fight scene with Jonah very well because it was rather exhilarating.
“It’s lovely and exquisite. I love it.”
“It’s not worth much, but it’s a very meaningful item to Jonah. He’s expressing his approval of you when
he gives you the necklace,” explained Alyssa.
She could tell that Jasper cherished the necklace. After all that
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