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“Also, don’t think that Lauren wanting to see Sophia is a betrayal to us. She just wants to see Sophia one last time. This actually shows her pure heart and kindness. If Lauren were as resentful as Betty, wishing to deny her own origins, then you should be afraid.”
Considering Lauren’s unstable condition, Alyssa decided not to return that night, even if it meant not sleeping to take care of her.
Since she wasn’t leaving, Jeremy naturally had to stay with her.
Knowing Alyssa’s high requirements for sleep, Jeremy called Xavier and asked him to bring over her pajamas, skincare products, and aromatherapy oils, even if it was just a one-night stay. He wanted to set up the bedroom for her to ensure she could sleep peacefully.
At night, Alyssa went to find Angelina to inquire about Lauren’s condition.
On the other hand, Jeremy called Landon to the dining room and opened a bottle of red wine to ease his mood.
However, Landon, who usually loved drinking, had a dark expression and showed no interest in drinking.
“Landon, I’ve been thinking. After Lauren wakes up, how about letting her stay with Lyse for a few days?” Jeremy looked at Landon seriously.
Upon hearing that, Landon was taken aback. He slammed the table. “Jeremy, what have I done to make you distrust me? You want to take Lauren away from me?”
Jeremy frowned. “I’m not taking her away. It’s just that Lauren’s condition is unstable. Staying with Lyse for a few days might help ease her mood.”
“Are you all so worried about me being with her? Am I not worthy of your trust?”
After a pause, Jeremy replied, “To be honest, given what happened today, you really didn’t inspire much confidence in us.”
“Fuck!” Landon’s eyes turned red. He almost wished he could smash the bottle in frustration.
“You’ve never been an emotionally stable person, Landon. Being with Lauren, you’ve been changing and trying to control yourself. But character is something that flows in your blood. You’re almost 30. How could you possibly change?”
Lowering his eyes, Jeremy suddenly said something almost unacceptable to Landon. “Landon, I know you love Lauren, but if this relationship is causing you a lot of pain, then I think it’s time for you to reconsider. It’s not too late.”
Landon’s temples throbbed. “What… did you say?”
“But if after the honeymoon phase, you can’t bear it anymore and want to withdraw or even neglect Lauren, Lyse and I won’t let you off. I’ll turn the Harper family upside down for my only sister.”
In an instant, Landon felt like he had been shot in the heart. The pain caused his sturdy body to tremble.
“Back in the Walsh family, Lauren had no sense of self, and she wasn’t happy at all. Now that she’s with you, she’s become the woman you keep by your side, living life according to your arrangements and preferences. I don’t think being too compliant is good for her.”
Jeremy lowered his eyes and took a sip of wine. “Take a few days apart from each other to calm down. It’s a chance to think about the future of your relationship and how you want to proceed.”
“Jeremy… do you even hear what you’re saying?”
Landon slammed his hands on the table, causing the wine in the glass decanter to ripple. His eyes were redder than the wine within.
“When you pursued Alyssa, I never once asked you to give up! Now, when I need advice, you don’t help… and you even want me to give up?
“In the end, I’m just a worthless and irresponsible bastard in your eyes! You never wanted Lauren and me to be together. From the beginning, you never intended to truly entrust Lauren to me! I really regret ever being friends with you!”
Jeremy frowned at those words. “Landon, you’re being too one-sided.”
“If it was Alyssa, and I asked you to give up on her, could you? I’m asking you, could you?”
Landon laughed bitterly. “You couldn’t, could you? Losing Alyssa would kill you, wouldn’t it? Well, it’s the same for me. What’s the fucking point of me living if I lose Lauren?
“When you said I should reconsider this relationship and take Lauren away from me… you’re killing me. Not only that, you’re scattering my ashes!”
“Lyse and Lauren are different. How much can Lauren endure? Not to mention setbacks, just the slightest stimulus could make her world collapse!”
Jeremy’s eyes darkened. His worry and anxiety at this moment were as if he were choosing a son-in- law for his daughter. “She can’t endure what ordinary people can, and she can’t withstand what ordinary people can bear.
“To love her, you need courage, determination, and patience far beyond those of ordinary people. But your actions today have clearly shown that you’ve lost patience. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have handled the situation so forcefully.”
Landon’s heart sank, as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over him.
This time, he had indeed been in the wrong, and he couldn’t blame anyone else. Just as the tension reached its peak, a clear and loud voice rang out. “What’s with all the noise in the middle of the night?”
Both men looked up and saw Alyssa standing with her hands on her hips. Her gaze was sharp as she looked at them from the direction of the living room.
“Lauren’s awake, but she’s a bit weak,” Alyssa said, her complex gaze falling on Landon’s gloomy face. “Go in and see her.”
Landon felt as if he had been granted a pardon. He rushed madly upstairs.
Meanwhile, Alyssa walked up to Jeremy. She couldn’t help but frown and sigh softly.
Seeing her visibly tired, Jeremy felt a pang of heartache. He reached out to take her hand and pulled her gently between his open legs. He then wrapped his arms around her slender waist.
Remaining seated, he looked up at her, his gaze burning with affection. As he rubbed her waist indentation, he said softly, “Are you tired? I’ll accompany you back to the room. Take a rest first. Lauren has me here. You don’t need to worry.”
“I’m not tired.” Alyssa’s voice was light.
“You’re not tired? You’re too lazy to even say one more word.”
Jeremy picked her up and placed her on his lap. Leaning down, he kissed her softly on her crimson lips. His Adam’s apple bobbed. “If you don’t want to go back to the room, just rest in my arms.”
“No way. Your body is so hard. It’s not comfortable at all.”
Despite complaining about discomfort, Alyssa nestled comfortably against his chest and sighed, “These two really worry me.”
“Lauren just had an argument with Landon. Is it appropriate to leave them alone now?” Jeremy asked in a low voice.
“Lauren still loves Landon. I know that. After this incident, Landon must also realize his mistake. Let him go in and comfort Lauren. The person who caused the problem should be the one to solve it.”
Jeremy nodded, smoothing the strands of hair that had fallen beside her cheek with his fingertips. “You’re right.”
“Angelina just told me that Cornelius will convene a shareholder meeting for the Harper Group this month. He’s officially appointing Landon as the president of Harper Group and letting him enter the board of directors. Then he’ll go to the Walsh family to propose marriage.”
Jeremy’s eyes flickered, but he didn’t say anything.
“What’s wrong? You don’t look too happy. Do you not approve of this marriage?”
Alyssa lifted her hand to gently stroke his sharply defined face. “Don’t be fooled by my anger toward him. I really care about them. I just want them to be happy. I’m afraid Landon won’t take good care of Lauren, so I wanted to give him a warning.
“They love each other. How could I not want them to be together? If they can get married… Lauren will have her own family in the future.”
“I’m happy. I just feel that as Landon’s best friend, I can’t help much with his marriage,” Jeremy said helplessly, with a hint of guilt between his brows.
“He’ll have to go see Javier to propose, and right now, I can’t talk in front of that man. Plus, last time… Landon stood up for me, which made Javier very unhappy.
“My narrow-minded father has always held grudges. If he gets the chance, he’ll definitely make Landon pay for it.”
“So, you think Javier will hinder your best friend’s marriage?” Alyssa blinked.
“It’s not that I think so. It’s certain.” Jeremy smirked coldly. “I have no hope for Javier’s character.”
“I’ve been thinking. It’s best to settle their marriage as soon as possible.”
Alyssa, with her meticulous thinking and genuine concern for Lauren’s future, had a more thorough thought.
“As you know, Javier won’t agree to this marriage easily. At the Jesseltons’ party last time, Landon embarrassed Javier in front of so many Solana City elites.
“If he agrees to marry his daughter to Landon, he’ll feel like he’s become the laughingstock of the entire Solana City. Others will only think that the Harper family has control over him. How could the proud Mr. Javier bear that?
“Now, while Grandpa is still strong, let him take the lead and push forward this marriage.”
Jeremy widened his eyes at her words. As if rewarding her, he grabbed her around her waist. “Lyse, you’re so clever. Why didn’t I think of that?
“Grandpa likes Landon very much and even sees him as his grandson. With Grandpa taking the lead, Javier won’t be able to obstruct!”
When Landon entered the room, Lauren was weakly leaning against the headboard. Her eyes were dull and lifeless, while her gaze was vacant.
A surge of heart-wrenching pain overwhelmed him, almost suffocating him. He had a hard time even breathing.
Angelina stood by with a bowl of chicken soup, wanting to feed Lauren. But no matter how she persuaded her, Lauren refused to open her mouth.
“Lauren…”
Upon hearing Landon’s hoarse call, Lauren seemed to be stimulated. She immediately closed her eyes tightly and clutched her head, curling her thin body into a trembling ball.