Chapter 921
Sophia had rushed out of Seaview Manor after a warrant had been issued for Jeffrey, and the timing
seemed too coincidental.
Jasper reckoned they might be able to track down Jeffrey by tailing Sophia.
Two days had passed. Jasper remained in the hospital. He stayed in the room next to Alyssa’s.
Not once did he disturb her. He merely observed her through the glass window on her door after she
was sedated and went to sleep, admiring her pale but still beautiful face. He would delicately trace her
features on the glass with his finger.
He was content to offer her companionship. If anything, he worried that she might not want him around.
“Jasper,” Axel called from the doorway of the smoking room.
Jasper’s fingers trembled. He turned around.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAxel approached him and stood shoulder-to-shoulder with him. “I’ll have one.”
Jasper handed him a cigarette. Axel put it between his lips and motioned at Jasper to light it for him.
Frowning, Jasper did as asked. He had never performed this favor for anyone. Axel was the first.
Jasper soon brushed it off because Axel was his ex-brother-in-law. From experience, he knew that
arrogance wouldn’t work on the Taylor family. They would only dislike him more.
Axel took a drag and puffed out a perfect ring of smoke. He cast a mocking look at Jasper. “You exhibit
remarkable self-control in the presence of a beautiful woman.
“I’ve noticed you haven’t entered her room once. If I were you, I would. have stormed in, kissed her
passionately, and had hot sex.”
He even narrowed his eyes and licked his lips suggestively. Jasper’s hand trembled upon hearing
Axel’s bold description.
It seemed like Axel, the crazy one, was comfortable enough around. him to make the embarrassing
remarks.
“I’ve been busy looking after Lyse,” Axel said with a serious face.
“I’ll need your help. Keep me updated. I’m going to kill that bastard with my own hands.” With that, he
cracked his fingers loudly.
After a brief silence, Jasper extinguished his cigarette and remarked, ” You don’t have to dirty your
hands. I can handle it for you.”
“No. Not you,” Axel abruptly stated.
“At the end of the day, we’re doing this for Lyse. Why can’t I be the one?” Jasper asked, perplexed.
“If
you want to get back with her, you should listen to me and behave,”
Axel muttered.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmStaring at his feet, he unfurled his fists and clenched them again with an unreadable look in his eyes.
“I’m good at killing, but you aren’t. Once you have a track record, there will be more uncertainties in the
future. I doubt Lyse would want your to kill either.”
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“You know that’s different. Anyway) hope you don’t get yourself into more trouble because that will
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The Avel scoffed. ” don’t give a den about you. This is all for Lys
know but I still want to thank you Jasper replied with a twinkle in
He cleared his throat and said in wahed voice “My ex brother-in