Chapter 140
“The cold wind burns my face and blows its hosty pepper up my nose, Kavler murmured. “Black are my steps on silver sed; thick blows my hosty breath abroad”
Jasper had been waiting in the cold for nearly an hour now. Yet, this was nothing compared to his days in the military, where standing an entire day was routine,
The only difference was that his heart was in his throat right now.
He was worried Alice would change her mind and not come outside. What could he do then? Darge Into the manor? Impossible–he could not do that. This was the Taylor family’s residence.
What Hght did he have to knock on their door asking for Alice?
None that he could think of.
Heaving a sigh, Jasper took out the last cigarette in the box. He was about to light it when the sound of heels clicking rang out.
“Jasper Beckell.”
The man’s heart pounded erratically as he gazed up at his ex–wife. The cigarette between his lips nearly fell out with how much he was trembling.
Alice glanced down, instantly noticing the pile of cigarette butts at his Jeet. She frowned. “What is this? I thought you quit?”
“I waited for too long,” he replied. Then, he threw the fresh cigarette on the ground and stomped it out.
“Hah. You’re blaming me for this again? Suit yoursell. You do love accusing Innocent people.” Alyssa scowled.
“Stand right there, Alice,” Jasper called, a hint of panic in his tone. “Don’t leave before I say you can leave.”
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