Chapter 127
Alyssa silently cursed, “Oh, fuck! Is Landon Harper alright?”
She chuckled awkwardly. “Mr. Harper, you are joking a lot today.”
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“I’m not joking. Alice, I’m serious!” In the heat of the moment, Landon reached for her shoulder, but she deftly dodged his advance.
“If I recall correctly, I have cleared the alr with you this morning. Do I have to be harsh for you to listen to me?”
“I know you turned me down.” He smiled bitterly while staring keenly at her. “And I know you’re with Jonah Taylor. But I still want you to know I’ll be here if you ever turn around. I don’t mind being your second choice, I can even be your second husband
“My second husband? Please, I’m not Winston Taylor.” She secretly scoffed.
Still, she silently admired his ravishing eyes that were dripping with resentment. He could charm anyone and take their soul with those eyes. No wonder he was successful with women.
Too bad Alyssa was immune to his charm. In comparison, she’d much prefer Jasper’s bewitching eyes that could be impassionate at times.
“By the way, Alice, who’s the guy that attacked Jasper? Do you know him well?” Landon was nervous.
When Alyssa was at a loss for words, Xavier approached them. He was dressed in a patient’s robe. “Madam Alice!”
“Why are you wandering around?” She quickly walked past Landon to hold Xavier by the arm. “Your injuries weren’t serious, but you suffered a mild concussion when you hit the ground. You should rest more and stop going around.”
“Madam Alice, did you save Mr. Jasper?” he asked in excitement.
“I–I did nothing.” She sounded upset as she battled feelings of remorse.
“I knew it. I knew he still has a place in your heart!”
“Xavier, is Jasper done with the treatment?” Alyssa shifted the topic of conversation to avoid the discussion on her relationship.
Xavier nodded eagerly. “Could you please stay? At least visit him once.”
At the end of the day, it was her brother who had beaten Jasper up. She was the reason for the attack, so she couldn’t stay out of the matter.
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