In the next second, Alyssa changed her persona and obediently stood beside Newton. “Grandpa, how are you feeling? Does it hurt anywhere?”
“Even if it hurts, I feel cured after seeing you.” Newton pulled her hand and asked worriedly, “Alice, this bastard told me you guys are divorced. Is that true?”
“Yes. Grandpa, we’re divorced.” Alyssa’s eyelashes trembled, and her heart felt empty.
“You blind bastard! You have such a great wife, yet you don’t know how to appreciate her.” Newton expended all his strength to get up and glared at Jasper.
Jasper was worried about Newton’s condition and dared not speak rashly.
“Grandpa, don’t be mad at him. I don’t want to continue this marriage. I think it’s better for us to break up.” Alyssa gently comforted him and patted his back.
Jasper’s eyes narrowed as he thought, “She’s not complaining to my grandfather or using him to vent her anger and take revenge. Could she be using a new trick to get my attention and save this marriage? Alice White, what gave you the confidence to think I would be attracted by you?”
“Alice, were you wronged during your time with the Becketts? Did Sophia mistreat you?” Newton asked in dismay.
“No, Grandpa. I just don’t think Jasper and I are a good match. We wont’ have any feelings for each other, so the best outcome is to split up.”
Sadness shone in Alyssa’s eyes. “Don’t blame Jasper. We made some good memories during these three years too. That’s enough. Neither of us regrets it.”
Jasper frowned, and there was a perplexing emotion in his heart. He didn’t remember sharing any good memories with her. He didn’t even give her a wedding ceremony.
They had only gotten their marriage certificate under Newton’s urging. After that, she simply packed her stuff and moved in with the Becketts. Just like that, she became his wife. Did she really find those memories good? She must be lying.
“Alice, could it be my fault?” Newton’s eyes were teary.
Then, he sighed. “I had hoped that you guys would be happy, so I paired you two together. I didn’t expect this bastard to be such a rascal. It seems I’ve wronged you.”
“Don’t say that. Love fades, and I’ve gotten back my freedom. I’ve already gotten over this relationship.” She had been deeply in love with him for 13 years. Only the heavens knew how painful it was to let it go. It was like being skinned alive.
It was Jasper who was heartless. If she continued trying to stay with him, she would lose her dignity. She didn’t want to become a hated woman who went all out for the slightest affection from a man.
“Ben, bring over the birthday present I prepared for my granddaughter-in-law.”
Ben put on white gloves before passing over a delicate red velvet jewelry box. When it was opened, Alyssa saw an emerald bracelet inside. She had some understanding of antiques and realized this item must be at least a century old.
“Grandpa, this is Grandma’s …” Jasper was shocked.
“Yes, I gave this to your grandma when we first got together. It’s a precious treasure of the Becketts. It was passed down from your great-grandfather,” Newton said as he looked at the bracelet under the sun.
His gaze was gentle as he said, “Your grandmother told me this before she passed. This was her favorite piece of jewelry, and she hoped I would give it to the granddaughter-in-law I was happy with. Your grandmother isn’t here, so I’ll give it to Alice in her place. She’s the only one worthy of it.”
“No, Grandpa. This is too expensive. Moreover, I’m not …” Alyssa rejected it.
“Even if you’re no longer with Jasper, you’re the only granddaughter-in-law I acknowledge.”
Seeing that she refused, Newton acted stubbornly. “If you don’t take it, I’ll smash it.”
“Don’t! No!” Alyssa held his hand in horror, her heart almost jumping out from shock.
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