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“Mr. Jameson, Ms. Alyssa’s family are here for her. They’re right outside.”
Jameson took off his glasses and went to open the ward door. Jonah, Silas, and Sean stood outside like rigid guards, ready to pounce on anyone who dared antagonize Alyssa.
Jameson instantly explained, “Lyse had a sudden gastritis attack. I had to bring her here first thing as she couldn’t walk from the immense pain. I apologize for not informing you guys in time.”
Sean’s lips were stretched into a thin line, fists shaking angrily by his side. “How dare y-“
Jonah raised his hand, gesturing for him to back off. A faint, inscrutable smile graced his face as he addressed Jameson, “Thank you for bringing my sister to the hospital, Mr. Jameson.
“You apologize for not informing us of her condition earlier, yet when we attempted to call you not once.
but five times, you rejected it every single time. You even turned off your phone. Why is that, pray tell?”
Silas’ eyes darkened with a murderous intent.
How could this Schmidt kid dare to snatch their beloved sister away like this? Did he have no respect for them, her brothers?
Jameson dipped his head down respectfully. “I’m truly sorry for that. I was too concerned with Lyse’s condition to think of much else. I didn’t wish to wake her from her sleep either.”
“So you’re saying we’re not concerned?” Silas retorted.
“Of course not. You are her brothers by blood and heart. Of course you would do everything in your power to ensure she was taken care of and safe.”
Jameson then continued calmly, “So you won’t mind if there is another man in this world who loves her and is devoted to her just as much as you are, right?”
They were rendered speechless by Jameson’s words.
Both Silas and Sean were taken aback by this candid confession.
No one in their family had ever been so forthright about their emotions, not even when their love for
Alyssa was undeniably intense-not even Alyssa herself.
Perhaps, if she had been, she wouldn’t have endured so much suffering at Jeremy’s hands.
Jonah’s gaze grew darker. He stayed silent throughout.
He couldn’t help but understand why his father had staunchly opposed Jameson dating Alyssa at this point.
Despite Jameson’s outward appearance as a perfect gentleman and his unwavering dedication to Alyssa, something about him triggered Jonah’s defensive instincts.
It was as though he consistently emitted an overpowering presence to ensure things went his way.
“Wait here, Silas. I’ll get Alyssa out.” Jonah entered the ward, walking past Jameson.
However, before approaching Alyssa, he said, “We don’t need your help anymore, Mr. Jameson. You can leave now.”
Jameson returned to his car. His expression remained calm and collected as ever.
Carl followed unsteadily behind him, grumbling, “Do they have a grudge against you or something, sir?
They were so rude!”
“In-laws almost always start out with a rocky relationship, after all. Given how much they adore Alyssa, it only makes sense for them to behave so. They wouldn’t let just any man take her away.”
Jameson smirked and continued, “No matter. All I need is Alyssa’s approval, not theirs.”
“But, sir, I still feel that you shouldn’t have been subjected to such treatment. You were such a powerful, untouchable force in Kontina back then. Why come back to Solana City just to face such meddlesome trouble?”
“So what if I was?” Jameson’s eyes glowed feverishly. “All everyone sees is the results and the image I put out there.
“No one truly knows how much I had to sacrifice to get to where I was. Every single day in Kontina was a living hell for me.
“If it weren’t for those fucking bastards-if it weren’t for Victor, that son of a bitch-I would have had a hold of the company by now.”
He hissed, eyes ablaze with fury. “And Alyssa … She wouldn’t have married that heartless pariah. She would have been mine from the start!”
Carl shuddered, nodding respectfully as his boss ranted in a heated frenzy.
“I want the company. I want Alyssa. I want everything-everything that was ever taken away from me!”
When Alyssa woke up the next day, she was stunned to find herself at home in Belbanks.
“Did I teleport in my sleep?” She cried, pinching her own face.
She felt the pinch. She wasn’t dreaming. She really was home!
“If you can teleport, then I’m psychic,” Colene teased, walking into the room with Mandy. They were thrilled to see Alyssa well and awake. “How’s your stomach now, dear?”
Mandy sat down beside her bed, cupping her cheek. “You’ve lost weight! Have you been overworking yourself?”
Colene cried, eyes red with unshed tears, “You should just stay home and never set foot in that godawful city, Lyse!
“Why throw yourself to the sharks like this when you can enjoy all the finest things in the world? We’re all at your beck and call here!
“Heck, if you want to try alligator meat, I’d skin my Bobo and make sashimi of him for you!” A
Alyssa giggled. “I’m no picky eater, Colene, but raw reptile is a bit out of my league.”
“You know how Colene can be when she’s trying to express her love,” Mandy cooed.
Mandy continued, “You should be taking better care of yourself too. How could I ever face your mother like this?
“She begged us to make sure you live happily and free of worry, not whatever torture you’re being put through.”
“It’s just gastritis, guys.” Alyssa shook her head.
Colene’s eyes widened. “Just gastritis? Do you have any idea how worried we were whenever you got even the slightest cough when you were a child?”
“Lyse, your father hasn’t slept at all since you fell sick last night. He’s still in bed, waiting for you to recover. He hasn’t had a bite of breakfast thus far,” Mandy said with a sigh.
Winston was certainly stubborn.
“What? He can’t do that!” Alyssa immediately sat up in bed, all sluggishness leaving her body. “I’ll get him to eat right now! I’ll pry open his mouth and get that food in!
All of a sudden, a question came to mind. “Wait. How… How did I come home last night?”
“Jonah carried you home
Of course. Jonah’s brotherly love was always at maximum level.
Colene tilted her head. “He didn’t seem too happy when he came home, though. I rarely see him that upset. Do you know what happened?”
Alyssa pursed her lips. “Of course not. I wouldn’t dare rub him off the wrong way. You two know that.”
“Ah, I see. So that means someone else pissed him off,” Mandy and Colene assumed.
Alyssa stretched her stiff body and got out of bed. “Whatever. I’m going to go check on Winston.”
Winston was in his study, his thoughts deep and heavy, a sad sigh escaping him. Pain pierced his heart as he recalled how unwell Alyssa had been the previous night.
“Have you seen the media, Mr. Taylor? Everyone has been praising and complimenting Ms. Alyssa, proclaiming her immense skill and talent.”
Neil tried his best to make Winston feel better.
“Immense skill and talent? She’s up to no good, that one!” Winston slammed a hand on the couch.
He continued, “What’s so wrong with just being my daughter? She can eat and live luxuriously here, yet all she wants is to raise trouble after trouble for herself!”
Lyla’s eyes widened in shock. “D-Did you know about Alyssa’s secret identity from the start, Winston?”
“Of course I did! I know her like the back of my hand-save that she married that Walsh boy.”
When did his chubby, sweet little daughter become such an uncontrollable, outspoken woman?
“You should be proud of Alyssa,” Lyla said softly, “Winston, she’s a globally acclaimed jewelry designer.