Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
“Who are you referring to? Dr. McAlister?”
Alyssa let out a mischievous smile and asked, “Hmm? Are you jealous?”
“What do you think?”
Jeremy’s eyes turned red. He continued, “Winston, your brothers, and myself are people who put you first in our lives, and we’ll lay down our lives willingly for you. So, no one would believe he isn’t hoping for anything more with you.”
“So what? I am an unattainable dream,” she replied with a flirtatious look in her eyes.
She twirled her hair and harrumphed, “If you can’t bear to even see Dr. McAlister around me, you’re going to have lots to suffer in the future.”
Jeremy knew that she was simply joking. But it made him feel sour. The bright look in his eyes became dim, too.
“But…”
Alyssa decided to stop teasing him. In a warm and cheeky voi said by his ear, “Anyone can give me the world, but there is only want.”
Jeremy’s heart raced, beating heavily in his chest.
All of a sudden, he was reminded of many things about the past.
In the three years that passed, she lived through the long days and nights laden with suffering. Yet, she stayed by his side throughout.
Today, a regular friend of hers appeared by her side, and he couldn’t accept it?
When he thought about how heartless and cold he was toward her in was being sliced by a knife over and over.
He would feel bad about that forever. Even if she had forgiven him, he could never forgive himself.
“Hey, are you okay?”
Alyssa was taken aback by the tears in his eyes. “I was just pulling your leg. Why are you tearing up? It’s not something worth tearing up for, is it?”
“No, it’s not. I’m fine.” Jeremy took a deep breath and put a smile on his face again.
“Get your things tidied up. We’ll first go to Cyrus, then meet Jeffrey after,” Alyssa said as she tried to get down from him.
To her surprise, he pulled her in by the waist, closing the gap between them once again.
“I’m hungry, Lyse,” he expressed his dissatisfaction in his hoarse voice.
He carried her and started walking toward the bedroom. “Feed first so I have the energy to get things done.”
Alyssa punched him lightly on his shoulder. She did not know whether to laugh or to cry..
Oh, God! Alyssa might as well have been the one to be hospitalized for a few days!
It was already dark when Jeremy and Alyssa walked out of the prison entrance after meeting with Jeffrey.
Even though it was already spring, the morning and evening breezes in Solana City were still quite cool.
Jeremy removed his coat and put it on Alyssa. Then, he put his arm around her shoulders and pulled her close.
They stood in the night, listening to the sound of rustling leaves in the wind. They held calm expressions on their faces, but deep down, waves of restlessness surged.
After a long time, Alyssa finally said, “He admitted it.’
“Yeah, he revealed everything.”
Jeremy’s hand was still on her shoulder. His uneasiness finally simmered down, and he said, “Everything is about to come to an end.
“No, not yet. We still don’t know where Inigo is.”
“But, Inigo is not working for Sophia. His statement isn’t going to be very helpful in Jeffrey’s case.”
Alyssa looked up at him with a serious look on her face. “But he almost took yours and Jonah’s lives! Even if he has nothing to do with
Sophia, there’s no way I will let him go!”
There was also the one who instigated everything from behind.
However, she had no witnesses or evidence to testify against. Jameson. Everything was mere speculation.
As for Inigo, he was the most important factor in the chain of evidence!
After keeping silent for a while, Jeremy slowly said, “Lyse, I don’t want you to be involved in the matter regarding Inigo. Landon and I can handle it.
“You’ve been tiring yourself out with my injury and the matter. surrounding Sophia. Leave the rest to me.”
“Are you really afraid that I’d tire myself out, Jeremy? Or, is it because Jameson is the mastermind, so you’re worried that I’d be put in an awkward position because of my past relationship with him, so you’re telling me not to get involved?
“Is that why you didn’t want me to participate in this? Is it because you don’t want me to feel uncomfortable?”
Jeremy pursed his lips. His silence was her confirmation.
“Aren’t you overthinking it?”
Alyssa frowned and poked him softly on his chest with her finger. Plus, Jameson and I were just friends in the past. It’s not like what you’re thinking. Even if it were, his actions are unforgivable. I will not be soft-hearted, let alone back out.”
“What if all the evidence shows that Inigo had nothing to do with Jameson? What if I was the one who speculated wrongly?” Jeremy asked in a dry and raspy voice.
“I still can’t forgive him. After all, in Kontina, he did so many ridiculous things against Miley and Jeremy. Jeremy almost got screwed over! Would I even be a human if I were to pretend that none of that happened?”
The thought of the hardship that Miley and Jeremy had to go through these years enraged Alyssa. She clenched her fists tightly.
Jameson was the one who poked the bear.
And her trigger was her family, as well as Jeremy.
Jeremy’s stomach was twisted in knots. “I’ve also wronged you in so many ways. Why did you forgive me?” Jeremy couldn’t help but ask.
“You’re comparing yourself with Jameson?” Alyssa raised her brow angrily.
…
Jeremy sighed, then let out a bitter laugh. “I’m not comparing … I’m just… feeling guilty.”
“You’re different from him.”
Alyssa linked her arm with his and leaned her head on his broad shoulder. “I’ve known you since a long, long time ago. I understand you. In fact, I understand you more than you can imagine.”
Jeremy was about to probe further when her cell started vibrati her pocket.
The screen showed that it was a call from Winston.
Alyssa answered the call with a casual and friendly tone, “What’s the matter, Dad?”
Although Winston wasn’t in front of him, Jeremy started to feel nervous. Inevitably, his palms began to sweat.
“Where are you, Lyse?” Winston’s tone sounded a little serious.
“What’s the matter?”
“Are you in Solana City?”
“Is there any reason that you’re calling?”
Winston’s tone of voice sounded increasingly firm. “Not only are you and Jeremy together, but he’s also staying at your house in Solana City?” he questioned.
Jeremy’s ears perked up at the vague sound of his name being mentioned.
.
Instantly, Alyssa’s eyes became dark. “What do you mean, Dad? Did you send someone to follow me?”
“Is there any issue with me being concerned for my daughter?” Winston answered her with a question. He wasn’t going to humor her any longer.