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In a chilly tone, she continued, “You don’t have trustworthy people around you. It would be unwise to let go of Xavier.
“Besides, there’s no point working for a loser like you. If you fire him, I’ll hire Xavier to work at KS Group.
You’d better not cry over losing him.”
“You’re overthinking it, Ms. Alyssa,” Jeremy said, locking eyes with her.
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Despite his attempt to contain his joy, a smile crept onto his face. He added, “I would to leave after all the years he’s been with me. I just
He just didn’t want to worry Alyssa,
Suddenly, his mind traveled back to the night when Alyssa had put distance between them and stood by
Jameson. She had seemed averse to him.
Because of that, he dared not vocalize his thoughts.-
“Wow, you keep calling me Ms. Alyssa. Why did you stop calling me ‘Lyse’?” she wondered with an amused squint.
“I know you hated it when I called you ‘Lyse”,” he replied.
Her eyes widened. For some inexplicable reason, she felt a pang of sadness and pain.
“I was wrong for forcing you against your will. I won’t make you do anything that makes you uncomfortable,” Jeremy announced.
His pale complexion was strangely captivating, leaving Alyssa momentarily entranced..
Clearing her throat, she placed the medication on the table and rose. “These are the medications for your second round of treatment. Take them on time. I’m leaving.”
Jeremy shook his head and insisted, “No, please take them with you.”
Frowning, she admonished him, “What are you thinking? Do you want to risk your life? You’re a rising star in the business world with a substantial net worth. Are you seriously throwing it all away?”
“No. I just feel like you shouldn’t be indebted to me. I might have saved your life, but I did that because I was making up to you,” he explained, shaking his head once more.
He added, “You don’t have to feel sorry for me, no matter how bad my state is. Besides, I’m much better now. I don’t need the medication.”
Much better? Who was he trying to fool?
She couldn’t contain her anger, and a wry smile crossed her lips. “Is this some new trick? Are you trying to make me chase after you by giving up on me? It might work in romantic dramas, but I’m not the ma character.”
“I know,” he said with a bitter smile.
“I’m not playing games. I genuinely have feelings for you. I truly don’t need these medications anymore.”
His words left her conflicted. She retorted, “Well, if that’s the case, then I have nothing more to say. If you won’t accept my help, I won’t force my kindness on you. That would be shameless.
“After you complete your first round of treatment, you can discontinue the routine. All medicine comes with some level of side effects. It’s not good to take them regularly anyway. Good luck.”
With that, she planned to leave, but he stopped her. He said, “It’s not often that you visit. Since it’s chilly outside, why don’t you stay and have some hot tea? I’ll prepare it quickly.”
She hesitated but, surprisingly, didn’t turn him down. She took her seat on the couch and watched him. head toward the kitchen while replaying Jonah’s words in her head.
Jeremy was the same as her when it came to honesty and sincerity. They would give their all to the people
Sadly, he had once dismissed her passionate sacrifice. Opening up to him a second time was proving to be a challenge.
Suddenly. loud crash reverberated through the house, followed by the sound of shattering glass.
*Jeremy?” she called out. She had a sinking feeling and dashed to the kitchen.
There, she discovered a broken cup on the marble floor. Jeremy knelt among the shards, one hand bracing himself against the floor while clutching the edge of the table with the other.
Drenched in sweat, he struggled for breath.
oo heavy.
Wide-eyed, she exclaimed, “What’s happening?” She attempted to help him up but found him too
She had no choice but to crouch and sweep away the pieces on the floor. She didn’t want him to suffer from cuts should he collapse.
“Lyse. Lyse..” he mumbled, gathering his strength to look up. His cheeks were flushed thanks to the fever, and his eyes were unfocused.
She gently touched his forehead, which was burning with heat.
“How did this happen? Why did you run a fever?”
She scolded him with concern, “Did you even take your medication on time, you fool?”
begged,
His breath was labored. Using the last reserves of his energy, he pulled her into an embrace. He begg Lyse, please give me some of your love. Even just a little…”
Overwhelmed by emotions, tears welled up in her eyes.
“Jeremy-*
“I want a bit of your love,” he rasped, his words tugging at her heart.
He added, “But I’m afraid to ask for it. I know I’m not worthy of your love…”
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Alyssa felt Jeremy’s hot and heavy breath on her neck, like flames licking her skin, leaving it tinged red.
“Jeremy, are you out of your mind? What’s all this nonsense? Jeremy!” she exclaimed.
Jeremy’s thin pajamas were soaked with sweat, and it seeped into Alyssa’s shirt as well.
He teetered between consciousness and a haze of excruciating pain, his body aching. The only thought in his mind was holding onto the woman he loved, despite how pathetic and shameless it made him appear.
“Lyse, please don’t leave me… Don’t hate me… Jeremy buried his damp face in her neck and spoke in tears. It was heart-wrenching to hear.
Alyssa could feel the warmth on her shoulders. It was impossible to tell if it was sweat or tears. A
profound bitterness suddenly washed over her, gripping her very soul.
She thought, “Oh, Jeremy, you’ve never been so small in front of me.”
When she had cried and begged him not to divorce her, he had callously tossed the divorce papers in front of her, forcing her to end the relationship. He had been so haughty and stoic back then.
She bit her lip with teary eyes at his pathetic look. “Jeremy, you must be out of your mind. What nonsense is this?”
“It’s not nonsense. It’s my true feelings…” he argued, stubbornly shaking his head. Drops of tears or sweat trickled down his face.
“Lyse, I love you…”
Her eyes quivered, and her neck stiffened. Despite her cool demeanor, she blushed hard.
With the last ounce of his strength, Jeremy looked up and tried to caress the face he had longed for day and night.
His eyes glimmered, touching her heart. He rambled on, “Alyssa, I know what I’m talking about. I said I love you… Only you…”
Then, he lost consciousness and slum against her.
“Ugh, you fool! Why did you have to pass out here? You’re so heavy!” she exclaimed with wide eyes, feeling a mixture of anger and concern.
However, she unclenched her fists when she remembered his injuries. Instead, she placed a hand on his sweaty back and let out a sigh.
She lamented, “You reap what you sow. Jeremy, loving you is too hard. Let’s move on.”
Landon and Xavier arrived at the villa at the same time. Xavier might be hot-headed at times, but as
Jeremy’s head secretary, he was rather observant. He could tell that Landon was in an extremely foul mood.