Stella Grace came to her senses and looked at Jasper Milton
No matter what they went through, they still couldn’t be together. Was it because she didn’t fulfill her promise to Timmy Nine?
After she left, Jasper would go back to Bettany. Would he forget her again?
If she left and changed her appearance, where would she take Titus?
The more she thought about it, the more distracted she became.
“I’m thinking about Tavers Village. I’m a little distracted,” Stella said with a smile.
Jasper smiled and looked at her dotingly. “I didn’t expect my mother to accept us so soon.”
“Your mother actually loves you very much. Three years ago, your father kidnapped me. Your mother was the one who stopped it. If it weren’t for your mother, I might have died. She is not a bad person. She just wants the best for you,” Stella explained.
“If she gets to know you, she will eventually see the good in you, and in time, she will realize that you are the most suitable person for me.”
Stella said nothing and held Jasper’s arm.
If she only had three months left with him, she would make the best of it.
“Jasper, can I ask you a question? Assume that you had been locked up in a room for several years. If you want to leave, and you can only take one thing with you, what will you take? The choices are a teacup, your dog, and a diary you have kept for many years. What’s your answer?” Stella asked casually.
Jasper sensed something was up. “What do these things represent? If you want to know something, you can ask me directly. I will tell you everything except for military secrets. I will not hide anything from you.”
Stella shrugged. “I’m just asking.”
Jasper was having none of it. “You have known me for six years. You should know that this type of question won’t work on me. This isn’t the right way. Tell me, what’s the matter? You’ve been in a bad state all day.”
“Jasper, it’s just a hypothetical question. If one day, you can only choose between your child and me, who will you choose?” Stella asked.
“You,” Jasper said without thinking.
“Would you die if you lose the child?”
Jasper didn’t even blink. “You.”
Stella was puzzled. “Why?”
“As it is, I can have many children, but there is only one you. I only have feelings for you, so this is an easy choice for me to make. Stella, what about you?” Jasper looked at her with burning eyes.
Stella fell silent and lowered her head, afraid that Jasper would see that something was wrong. “I don’t know. It’s my fault the child was taken away. If I abandon him again, that would be too cruel to him.”
“Your worries are invalid. The child is mine too. Why would I abandon him? Silly girl, I don’t know what you’re thinking. You’re worrying over nothing.” Jasper tapped her head.
A smile tugged at the corners of her mouth. She had made her choice.
They got to a cinema. “Let’s go to the movies together. I haven’t watched a movie with you yet.”
“Okay,” Jasper said dotingly. “What movie do you want to watch?”
Stella stared at the screen. “No artsy stuff, let’s watch a science fiction movie.”
“Okay.” Jasper paid for a large bucket of popcorn and two cups of cola before going in with her.
Jasper chose Rise of the Aliens. It was a horror science fiction movie about an accident on a spaceship. After passing through a black hole, the crew landed on a strange planet where
they had to deal with aliens trying to take over their bodies.
She never thought much of this kind of movie, but when she watched it with Jasper, she felt differently.
They were a couple in love, sharing popcorn, watching a movie and enjoying their sweet time together.
She looked at him, he was watching intently. The colorful light from the screen lit up his handsome face.
Jasper sensed her gaze and turned to look at her. “What’s wrong? Would you like some cola?”
Stella smiled and said, “I think you look better than the movie.”
Jasper smiled and put his arm around her shoulder.
Stella sniffed his clean, refreshing scent.
She had thought it through very clearly. In three months, she would try her best to find the perpetrator who orchestrated everything in Tavers Village and fulfill her promise to Timmy.
After her fake death, she would never remarry, let alone fall in love again.
After three years, Frederick would let her go. She would take care of Jasper’s child. Real love were never possessive.
She knew how to let go so that Jasper’s life could be easier.
There was nothing to complain about.
After the movie, Stella sorted out her thoughts.
She and Jasper were the last to leave.
“I’m a little hungry. Shall we have supper together?” Stella suggested.
“Okay, but what time are you going to leave tomorrow?” Jasper asked.
“I’ll set off after I wake up. Besides, I don’t have to work tomorrow. I just have to be there.”
“I’ll go to Yale City the day after tomorrow. Tell me which hotel you are in after you check-in. I’ll book the few rooms around you,” Jasper suggested.
“Sounds good. What do you have for supper? Deli, barbecue, or fast food?” Stella asked, looking at the barbecue restaurant not far away with a smile.
“Let’s eat barbecue.” Jasper pulled her across the road.
There were quite a lot of people eating barbecue. After ordering, they sat down at the innermost booth.
Stella also took two bottles of beer and two single-use cups.
Jasper brought the bottles over, opened the caps, and poured for Stella first.
Stella watched Jasper fondly.
Although he didn’t talk much and was cool most of the time, she thought he was a perfect man, calm and reassuring.
Jasper met her eyes and cleared his throat. “If you look at me like that again, I will want to go to a hotel with you.”
“Humph,” Stella laughed.
He was witty and had a good sense of humor too.
Stella changed the topic. “We knew that there were at least five potential suspects. Apart from State Mayor Cher, Ryan Lameer, and Lionel Lausanne, who else do you think are involved in the massacre?”
“I ran a check just now. Ryan keeps a very low profile, he doesn’t even contact Lionel. If I had to guess, I would say that it’s your father, Wilson Chuck. They met recently and talked for a long time. It seems like they’re old acquaintances,” Jasper said, embarrassed.
“Him?” Stella smiled. “I’m not surprised. He abandoned his wife and even fed her depression pills. He’s prone to do crazy things.”
Jasper saw the hidden sadness in Stella’s eyes. He held her hand and made her a promise, “I won’t abandon you no matter what happens in the future.”