“Okay,” Jasper Milton agreed.
It was just a simple word, but Stella Grace felt like a raging wave had swept her away.
It signified his trust after a long journey. Finally, she felt a little warm in her heart.
Her cold expression melted. She lowered her eyes and leaned against the bed slowly.
“Are you going to lie down?” Jasper asked and immediately helped to take the pillow away.
Stella held his hand. She softened her voice and asked, “Did you have dinner? I’ll cook for you.”
“You’re the patient here. It’s not appropriate for me to ask you to cook. Let’s go out for dinner tonight. Do you have anything you want to eat?” Jasper asked, somewhat distressed.
Stella pondered for a moment.
“When I was studying in the States, I loved Aglio olio pasta, roasted lamb, and pumpkin bisque. I remembered that there was a very famous place near my school. Shall we go there together?” Stella invited.
Jasper smiled and said, “Well, I really like the dishes you mentioned. Do you know what my favorite dishes are?”
Stella shook her head.
When he was with her, he was not picky about food. He ate everything she made, he would never make her unhappy about the food she cooked for him.
“I only know that you don’t eat crayfish. And you’re allergic to lobster,” Stella recalled.
“My favorite is fish and chips. However, to cover that fact up, I have never eaten it in the military base. Do you know how to make fish and chips?” he asked.
Stella didn’t expect his favorite to be so… common. It wasn’t some expensive delicacy, it was just plain old fish and chips. She nodded her head.
Stella decided to test his taste. “I can make it. But the dishes I make are a bit saltier than normal. Is that okay?”
“Yes, in the future, when we eat at home, I will also cook something for you. We can cook together,” Jasper smiled slightly.
He was in a good mood, his smile bright and handsome.
Stella stuck up her nose and puffed out her chest. “Ok, but I’m in charge. Whatever I say in the kitchen, goes.”
“Sure.” Jasper sat next to her, leaning against the bed and gazing fondly at her. “You would be an excellent mother.”
Stella’s heart sank. “Have you found our child?”
Jasper shook his head. “There are no clues at all. It’s like finding a needle in a haystack.”
Stella’s expression darkened. “I thought he was dead, but I didn’t see the body so I’ve always had a glimmer of hope.”
“Let’s have more children. I’ll protect them. I like both boys and girls. After hearing you tell the story of the children with the ice-creams, I can see my future,” he said with a bright look in his eyes.
She was turning 28 years old this year, so she should have a baby soon. However, she was worried that if she stopped her medication, she would go crazy again.
The phone rang.
She looked for her bag.
Jasper took out her bag from the bedside table, fished out her mobile phone, and handed it to her.
Stella didn’t recognize the number, but she knew that it was from Rolland Cher. Ryan probably asked him to call.
She had been waiting for this call for a long time.
“Stella, It’s Rolland. Have you eaten yet?” Rolland asked warmly.
“I’m about to eat. I have an appointment with someone. What’s the matter?” she replied.
“Uh…” Rolland didn’t expect Stella to refuse him. “Then are you free tomorrow? Let’s have lunch together at noon. Secretary Lameer still has some things to talk to you about.”
“Let’s meet at the cafe at Suntec International Inc at 11 o’clock tomorrow.” Stella hung up the phone.
“Who are you going to meet tomorrow at 11 o’clock?” Jasper tried to make his tone as calm as possible, but he still couldn’t hide his jealousy.
Stella decided to come clean. “I’ve told you, a client. You’re no stranger to him, Ryan Lameer.”
“How do you know him?” Jasper was very surprised.
“It’s just a coincidence. His son is suffering from a mental illness and happened to find me. How is your investigation going along with Lionel?” Stella asked.
“Lionel was promoted by Ryan himself. Sun City is an ancient city, and many places have a very complex history.
After Lionel became the mayor, he secretly started a construction company. On the surface, he claims to build houses in the area to develop the place, but in fact, he was selling cultural relics.
“There is evidence of Lionel’s crimes, but all the cultural relics he sold on the black market have gone missing. We can take him down any time, it’s just that no one can find his contact,” Jasper whispered.
“More than three years have passed. I think that we should arrest Lionel soon. If he escapes, everyone’s efforts would all go to waste. Moreover, it is obvious that the others are going to be more difficult to deal with than Lionel. Maybe Ryan will be a breakthrough,” Stella analyzed.
“Ryan is indeed much more difficult to deal with than Lionel. He is meticulous, and he leaves no trace behind. It’s true that it’s not easy to get any clues from him. More importantly, it’s too dangerous for you to go alone,” Jasper said worriedly.
“I promised Timmy that I would help him find the murderer. Otherwise, I would not be with you. Now three and a half years have passed, and I have done nothing. I must do this,” Stella said firmly.
Jasper frowned.
He didn’t have the memory of the past, so he didn’t remember the details of his relationship with Stella.
He had investigated and known that Lionel had something to do with the massacre of Tavers Village, but he didn’t know that Stella had made a promise to Timmy Nine.
Over the past three years, too many things had happened, so he had not been too concerned about Tavers Village.
“I see. I’ll send a personal bodyguard to protect you,” Jasper said in a low voice.
Stella remembered that when she went to Sun City alone, he had also secretly sent someone to protect her. At that time, she was very touched.
“If you send someone, it’ll only make Ryan suspect you. It would be even more dangerous for me. Don’t worry, I can protect myself,” Stella promised.
“It will be too late if something happens then. I’ll let you go, but I will send someone to protect you. That’s the only way I can be at ease.”
Stella did not want to argue with him about this, so she said, “Go ahead then, but don’t let me know who it is. I’m hungry, let’s go have dinner.”
Jasper glanced at the hanging IV bag. “You haven’t finished your drip.”
Stella quickly pulled out the needle. “I’m a doctor. I know how much is enough. Let’s go.”
Jasper worriedly held her hand and looked at the pinhole on the back of her hand. “Stella, you could have hurt yourself. You should have let me help,” he said, distressed.
Stella smiled slightly.
She was used to living alone. She was afraid that she would live a life worse than death if she wasn’t so self-reliant.
“Got it, let’s go. You have a lot of money, so it’s your treat.” Stella walked ahead of him.
Jasper did not let go of her hand and followed behind her…