Stella Grace was already touched that he would bring her here, and even defended her from his mother.
She remembered everything he said.
“She’s not making things difficult for me, you are.”
“I don’t love Bettany. I would rather be ungrateful than to let Stella down.”
“I won’t divorce her.”
She remembered how, a long time ago, she had asked Jasper Milton whether he loved her or not.
His answer was, “Actions speak louder than words.”
He had done it, it wasn’t just empty promises.
“I’ve misunderstood you before, I’m sorry,” Stella apologized.
“What did you misunderstand?” Jasper asked.
“I saw you enter the hotel with Bettany in your arms. I stayed in the room opposite yours and watched you order some takeouts for her. It was very late when you finally left. I was in a bad mood.” Stella lowered her head. When she thought of this, her heart still ached.
“I carried her into the hotel because she fainted. I ordered supper for her because she hadn’t eaten anything for a few days and was exhausted. At that time, she was very scared and broke down. I didn’t know what to do, so I made a mistake. I’m the one who should apologize.”
Stella lowered her eyes and thought about how she’d be if she were in his shoes. If a man got hurt badly while he was saving her, she might end up staying with him out of shock and sympathy when he was at his lowest point.
However, she still felt uncomfortable.
Forget it.
Jasper only had eyes for her and no one else.
He had already taken a step back, so she did not dare to be aggressive and push him into a desperate situation.
“Since everyone has made mistakes in the past, let’s just forget about it. Today is the beginning of our new life.” Stella put one hand on his back. “When a couple is united and shares the same values, their relationship will become stronger and stronger.”
Jasper smiled.
He thanked God for all the coincidences that led to them getting married.
It was fate that brought them together, giving them a chance to sort out their differences.
Heaven and hell were separated by a single thread.
He would cherish the present.
“Let’s go back and rest. Should we go to the military base or the Skies Apartment?” Jasper asked.
“Let’s stay at a nearby hotel. It’s a little far for us to rush back, and I think Bettany wants to see you when she wakes up. It would be convenient for us to see her if we’re close,” Stella decided.
Jasper was silent. After thinking for a while, he replied seriously, “I think that what she needs now is a doctor, not me. You are right. My appearance would only reinforce her notion that crying is effective. If I don’t come this time, she may understand that suicide is useless.”
“Have you thought it over?” Stella asked.
“I will give her the best treatment and I will not limit her freedom. If it is necessary, she will cooperate with a psychologist. Didn’t you mention some brilliant senior of yours? I want to hire him,” Jasper said after careful consideration.
Stella softened her tone. “Let’s not decide now. There are many factors will affect your thoughts at this moment. On the contrary, one has the clearest mind the moment one is awake. You can tell me after you had thought about it.”
“Okay.”
Jasper listened to Stella and found a hotel nearby to check in.
She was right. They only slept for five hours. It was about five o’clock in the morning when Bettany woke up and immediately called him.
“Jasper, where are you? I’m so scared. I really want to see you. I fainted because I bled too much yesterday. Aunt said that you came to see me. Are you here? If you came, why did you leave?” Bettany choked out the words through tears.
Jasper frowned but kept silent.
Stella took Jasper’s mobile phone and said gently, “Bettany, it’s still early. You should continue sleeping for now. Jasper and I will come to see you in the morning.”
Bettany’s voice became sharp. “Who are you? I don’t want you to see me, I just want Jasper.”
“I am Jasper’s wife. You don’t have to worry. Jasper and I will take care of you.”
“Who wants you to take care of me? Jasper is mine, and I am Jasper’s fiancee. Who do you think you are? There is a time for everything. Before my accident, I had already accepted Jasper’s proposal. You let him answer the phone, let him answer the phone!” Bettany screamed.
“He’s resting, I’m sorry.” Stella hung up the phone.
“I think I owe her a break up,” Jasper said in a low voice.
Stella saw the hesitation and sadness in his eyes. “It’s not a good idea to break up with her now. Let’s take care of her together. I’ll buy breakfast and send it to her.”
Stella got up from the bed.
Jasper hugged her from behind. “Thank you for your understanding and tolerance.”
She held his hand.
“You are only paying your debts. It’s not like you’re making another mistake. This isn’t understanding and tolerance. You are only doing what you should do. As long as I am in your heart, everything is fine.” Stella paused and then continued, “If one day you find that you have Bettany in your heart, I hope that you can let go of me completely.”
“If you weren’t in my heart, I wouldn’t have shamelessly made the Civil Affairs Bureau retrieve our information. I know my mind very well, and I won’t change my choice for the rest of my life,” Jasper said firmly.
Her eyes turned red, and countless memories flashed through her mind.
After going around in circles, both she and Jasper separated for three years, and then another three years after. Now, they could finally be together. They felt as if they had gone through thousands of tests and finally had a good ending.
Such was life.
Life would always be full of surprises, helplessness, sadness, sorrow, melancholy, tears, joy, smiles, and hope.
Hot tears flowed down her cheeks.
Jasper wiped away her tears. “Silly, what are you crying for?”
“When I am sad, I will cry. When I am angry, I want to be away from you. If I want to live alone, I won’t feel as free or comfortable as I thought. But once I calm down, I will start to miss you. Freedom and loneliness sometimes complement each other. I think I have never given up on you,” Stella confessed.
“I know. I went to the States to see you several times. You would be in a daze when you saw people in military uniforms. At that time, I would wonder if you were thinking about me.” Jasper said softly.
Stella’s tears flowed even more fiercely.
She was indeed thinking about him, but she covered her feelings with a calm and distant facade.
“We’ll be alright in the future,” Stella choked.
Jasper kissed her forehead. “We will be fine from now on.”
She lowered her eyes and secretly made up her mind.
Both she and Jasper liked children very much. Having children was the final piece for a complete family.
Jasper was turning thirty-three, and she was twenty-eight as well. It was the right time for children to enter their lives.
She should stop taking her medicine, and she should do everything for the sake of their happiness…