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Chapter 517
No love lingering on.
Alyssa couldn’t lie. Pain swept through her chest when she said those words out loud.
This pain had become a familiar companion. It was a constant presence in her three years
of marriage to Jasper, and she often worried it might trigger a heart attack. It struck her
more often than the occasions
when Jasper spent time with her.
“What’s the point of asking all this now, Jasper? Do you still expect me to feel the same
way for you and not move on?” Alyssa asked weakly. She rarely appeared so fragile in
front of others.
She continued, “I’ve loved you for 13 years. Tell me, how many more years could I
possibly sacrifice? I
can’t bring myself to love you anymore. I’m afraid to.”
She was scared of loving anyone else at this point.
It felt like someone was squeezing Jasper’s heart. Painful emotion rose like a wave in his
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his breath off.
He suddenly realized just how vile he had been. Not only had he dragged her down in this
meaningless
marriage, but he had also ruined her.
“Are you telling the truth, Alyssa?” Jasper asked, knowing he would be defeated by her
answer in the end.
Nevertheless, he still tried.
“Of course. When have I ever lied to you?” Alyssa said softly. “I was telling the truth when I
said I loved you, when I said I didn’t want the divorce, and when I cried those tears… Of
course I wouldn’t lie when I
say I don’t love you anymore.”
“Alyssa…” Jasper’s eyes were hot with unshed tears. He held her hand. It felt so cold. He
couldn’t keep it
warm anymore.
“Thank you for saving me once again, Jasper. I owe you one. I’ll definitely pay back the
favor as long as
your request isn’t too outrageous,” Alyssa said.
It was clear she was setting up boundaries between them once again.
Jasper meant to say something in response, but she had fallen asleep on his shoulder.
He watched her as she did, her flushed cheeks standing out on her pallid complexion,
reminiscent of a
delicate bunny. He hugged her closer, reminiscing on the countless chances he had before
to do this.
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He had passed those chances by already. So he was going to appreciate this opportunity
here and now as
much as he could.
Jasper could only blame himself for how things had turned out.
The walkie-talkie wasn’t functioning in this weather, nor could his phone pick up any
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Alyssa running a high fever.
Panicked, he kept on feeling for her temperature and pulse.
He had to try to reduce the fever and signal for help. Only then the helicopters and rescue
team could find
them.
Finally, Jasper went out into the rain to find some dried twigs and branches. He created a
fire by the cave
entrance to alert any rescuers. Afterward, he made a fire inside the cave so Alyssa could
stay warm.
The orange flames lit up Alyssa’s face, highlighting how deeply she rested. Jasper’s gaze
grew warm as
his eyes traced the contours of her face.
“Jasper …” Alyssa suddenly mumbled in her sleep.
“I’m here, Alyssa.” Jasper knelt by her side. “Do you feel warmer?”
“You… asshole, Jasper Beckett!” Alyssa suddenly cried. She was having a nightmare.
Next thing Jasper knew, she had swung a hand right in his face.
It didn’t hurt, though. It felt like a feather grazing his cheek.
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