This man treated his woman like a goddess, and in time, she transformed into a goddess. If he had regarded her as an old hag, then she would become one.
Her time with Jasper seemed to have made her sharper with words. She seemed to become harder to communicate with.
She used to hate harsh words, sharp tones, and indifference. All of which she now exuded.
She could not go on like this.
Stella Grace closed her eyes and leaned against the back of the chair to rest.
Jasper Milton looked at her.
Her eyelids fluttered, sleep was not coming easily.
He felt very distressed, his heavy breathing washing over her face.
She opened her eyes and caught his gaze.
“What do you want?” she asked lazily.
“Is your wound getting better?” he asked. His tone was calm, much softer than before.
“It’s better now. There is a scab over the wound. It won’t take long for it to recover completely,” she said lightly.
She was trying to convince herself.
Time would definitely heal her scars and the pain would eventually dissipate.
Jasper tried to compromise. “Do you really want to go on a business trip for three months?”
“I want to cure this patient,” Stella said with certainty.
“When are you going?”
“I don’t know yet. I’m waiting for the notice.”
“Don’t forget to come back,” Jasper said in a low voice.
Stella felt a little sad, there was a chance she might not return.
In three months, many things would change.
She didn’t want to make a promise easily, so she didn’t say anything.
Jasper saw through her unspoken words. His heart tightened, and his breathing got thinner.
He held her hand tightly. It was firm and powerful, full of warm sunshine.
“It’s my fault that I left on our wedding night. I didn’t know that you were injured too. So many things are happening recently that I just snapped. I got angry with you…” He paused for a while.
Jasper didn’t want to cover up his mistakes, nor did he want to deny his responsibility.
“I have seriously thought about it. I really want to marry you,” Jasper said in a low voice.
She gave him a smile, peaceful and serene. “You want to marry me because you forced yourself on me then and had a child with me. You think you are being responsible to me. Jasper, you are a very responsible person. Such a personality will help you achieve great things, but will also make you suffer more than others.”
“I want to marry you because I like you,” Jasper whispered. He did not intend to run away from the problems in their relationship.
Stella paused for a moment.
His words were simple and unpretentious, and her heart was beating violently.
Should she believe him?
Was Bettany Hadley really only his responsibility and nothing more?
Could she bear to see him take care of another woman every day?
Stella turned her face away and looked out of the window. Her heart and mind were in a mess. She had to think about it carefully.
Jasper also looked out of the window.
He hadn’t slept for several nights, so he was very tired. However, he didn’t let go of her hand.
The two of them did not speak anymore.
When the car arrived at the military base, Jasper had fallen asleep. He suddenly opened his eyes and looked for Stella in a panic.
She was still there but had fallen asleep. Her eyes were closed and her head was leaning against the window. She looked so lonely.
His heart ached. He took off his suit and put it on her.
Stella woke up, stretched her neck and looked out of the window. “We’re here.”
Jasper touched her face. “You can sleep once we get back. You look very tired.”
Stella lowered her eyes and did not reply.
The car entered and parked in Jasper’s yard.
The staff ran over and opened the rear door.
Jasper got out of the car.
Stella came out from the other side.
“Jasper, you’re finally back,” Bettany said with a sweet smile as she ran towards him. She wrapped her arms around Jasper’s waist. “Uncle Steven said that you’ve already completed the procedure to discharge me. I don’t have to go back to that cold laboratory alone anymore, right?”
Jasper looked at Bettany with his usually calm expression. He pursed his lips but said nothing.
Stella lowered her eyes and watched them embrace each other. They looked like a picture-perfect couple.
It was a beautiful scene, yet she didn’t dare to look at it. Stella quietly turned towards the door of Jasper’s apartment.
Suzi Shine and Steven Milton stood there on the balcony, looking down on her from above.
Stella blinked, her pain felt so surreal.
For more than three years, she had suffered because of Nina Chyl. Fortunately, she did not have a difficult father-in-law to deal with then.
Now, she would suffer even more under Jasper’s parents.
At the very least, Nina only despised her. She had never pushed other women to her son, unlike Jasper’s parents.
Stella took a deep breath. She didn’t want to struggle anymore.
She looked at Jasper and said, “I’ll get my luggage. Please send someone to see me out later, Chief.”
Jasper clenched his fists and glanced at her, his chin tight.
Stella smiled.
He didn’t persuade her to stay.
A love triangle was just like this.
When the man refused speak up, the strong, independent woman would be the one who suffered the most.
He wouldn’t leave the woman who needed him the most. As for the stronger one, he would be far more willing to leave her, since it would seem that she didn’t need him to take care of her.
Since she was the stronger one, she had to go.
Because even if she fell down, no one would help her.
Stella went straight into Jasper’s room without looking at Suzi and Steven.
Suzi followed her. “I told you long ago that Jasper loves someone else. You don’t have to humiliate yourself. Now that Bettany has returned, don’t ruin it for them anymore.”
Stella felt like she had been slapped a thousand times.
When she was facing Suzi before, she was so righteous and high-spirited. Now, she was like a clown, played and fooled by them. In addition to shame and embarrassment, she also felt disgraced.
All of this was brought on her by Jasper.
She could only pretend that she didn’t hear Suzi. Stella opened her suitcase and confirmed that everything was there. Then she closed the zipper and stood up.
Suzi was irritated by her arrogance and rudeness. She stood in front of Stella to block her. “I’m talking to you, did you not hear me? Or are you deliberately ignoring me?”
“Madam Milton, I will be leaving now. Are you going to let me leave, or do you want me to stay here tonight?” Stella said coldly.
“Don’t be a bad woman anymore,” Suzi said in a low voice and stood aside.
Stella walked out with her suitcase.
The suitcase rubbed against the ground, making a harsh noise. Yet it prevented her from hearing other unpleasant sounds. When she reached the door, she could see Jasper and Bettany standing together from the corner of her eye…