Stella’s heart was trembling.
In other words, if Bettany Hadley brought their child to him, he would still choose her, right?
Unfortunately, she was going to be one to give up first this time around.
Even if they were no longer together in the future, he will always be the man whom she loved the most, forever and always.
“Jasper, why do you like me? Didn’t you say that I wasn’t your type?” Stella smiled and said.
“You’ve been pushing me away, so I said that on purpose. I think you fit my requirements quite perfectly.” Jasper Milton murmured. His face turned red. He was not used to saying romantic words like these.
“I’m quite mean, and I don’t speak nice words.” Stella said self-deprecatingly.
“Don’t judge a book by its cover. Those who speak only good words might have ill intentions too. Even if they only had good intentions, they are probably a rare breed. I’m usually quite apprehensive to those who are too well-mannered. And honestly, I don’t think you are mean. In fact, I think that what you say usually makes sense. You’re not considered harsh.” Jasper explained.
Stella giggled and said, “I’m also ill-tempered.”
“Only Amazon’s customer service agents have a good temper, and I’m not one of them. Thus, I can’t expect others to have a better temper than I do”
“I don’t have a good figure either.”
Jasper took a sip of wine. “You’re too scrawny.”
“…”
He was brutally honest.
But she liked his sincerity. His words were always real and reliable. They made her feel warm.
“Then I’ll eat more so that you won’t leave me in the future.” Stella jested.
“Women’s figures don’t matter to me. If you’re skinny, you can gain weight by eating more. If you’re fat, you can lose weight by exercising more. If you’re ugly, you could go through plastic surgery. If you’re beautiful, you would still get all wrinkly when you’re old. What I value most is communication. I think our communication and chemistry are quite compatible.” Jasper gazed at her with beaming eyes.
These words touched her.
All of a sudden, she felt a jab of sadness in her heart.
How great would it be if Jasper was the one who found their child first.
In that case, she wouldn’t need to make such a difficult decision. She knew that he would definitely love their child, and they would be a loving family, living happily ever after.
At the very least, she could still accept Bettany’s child. After all, Jasper did not betray her. He himself wasn’t aware of the child’s existence.
Stella’s heart was bitter, but she couldn’t say it out loud. She chugged a glass of beer.
“Slow down, it’s not good for your body if you drink like that. You’d get drunk easily.” Jasper said worriedly.
“Even a thousand glasses wouldn’t be enough! I’m really happy that I could have the person I love the most as my soulmate. I’m truly blessed. Jasper, you’re an amazing man. Thank you for loving me despite my flaws.” Stella poured herself some beer and raised her glass.
Jasper clinked her glass, “Without you in my life, I searched high and low desperately for my lost memories. But now that I’m with you, I don’t feel regretful for having lost those memories. What’s important now is that you’re finally by my side again.”
Stella’s heart ached even more.
What if she died in an explosion three months later?
The more Jasper loved her, the more he would suffer. Especially after knowing the truth, he would despise her even more.
Stella wanted to finish the beer, but Jasper took her glass away and said, “Don’t drink like that. We have plenty of time ahead of us to drink. Just take a sip.”
Stella could only smile, feeling his love.
She had read a story before. There was a woman who had been married for a long time. Because her husband was a man of very few words, she felt as if her marriage was akin to a prison. She decided to look for a new spark of excitement outside her marriage. She came across two men, one was a young and handsome hunk, while the other was her first love, who had since become an extremely successful businessman.
All three men said that they loved her.
She couldn’t choose between all of them, hence she invited both her first love and the handsome hunk for a meal at her place.
She was going to make her final decision.
Halfway through the meal, she was scalded by the hot grill and her hands became swollen and red.
The handsome hunk looked at her blankly. Her first love questioned if she was alright.
On the other hand, her husband immediately went to the refrigerator to get some ice cube. He wrapped the ice cubes in a towel and placed it in her hand to relieve her pain.
She instantly knew which man loved her the most.
From then on, she returned to her family. She took care of her husband and nurtured their child. She became more patient, tolerant, and understanding.
Jasper was exactly the same. He was also a man with a few words, and he was cold and rigid and was not used to expressing his feelings. However, his every move expressed his concern and love.
“Jasper, I have waited for you for three years. Will it be too much to ask you to do the same for me?” Stella asked with a gentle smile.
Jasper lowered his eyes and stared at her in confusion. “What do you mean? Three years? What are you going to do?”
Stella laid her head on the table and said, “I was just saying.”
“No. I don’t want to. Wherever you go, I will go. You’re my wife. We’ll hold a wedding ceremony after we return from Yale City three months later. Stop thinking weird things.” Jasper was a little upset. He chugged the beer in his glass.
Stella was worried. What if she died?
Would he die with her?
At that moment, the waiter served the food that they had ordered.
Jasper blew the chicken wing and handed it to her. “Be careful, it’s piping hot.”
Stella accepted it and took a bite absent-mindedly. “You should eat too.”
Suddenly, her cellphone rang. When she saw that it was Frederick, she was annoyed. She immediately declined the call.
Jasper saw the name “Frederick Addington” flashing across the screen as well. He took her cellphone and blocked his number immediately.
“I don’t think it’s necessary for you to stay in contact with him anymore,” Jasper said overbearingly.
Her heart was enveloped with warmth. She nodded in agreement, “That’s true.”
“Eat up. I’ll send you home after we’re done. It’s getting late.”
Stella put the cellphone in her bag. She frowned and turned to look outside.
Frederick Addington couldn’t be watching her this whole time, could he?
“What are you looking at?” Jasper questioned suspiciously.
“I was thinking of ordering some roasted potatoes. They look delicious.” Stella immediately made up an excuse.
“Okay. Stay here and eat. I’ll order it for you.” Jasper got up and headed to the counter.
Stella took out her cellphone and texted Frederick. “Jasper is here. I’m having supper outside, I’ll contact you tomorrow.”
After sending the message, she deleted it right away.
Her heart was thumping frantically.
She felt guilty as if she was doing something bad, but she was more worried that Jasper’s actions would anger Frederick.
When they left the place, they saw Frederick standing outside.
He was leaning against the car door. The corner of his lips was curled up evilly and he had a sinister glint in his eyes. He shot Stella a meaningful look and stated, “Stella, you were in a rush and you left something at my place that day.”
Stella’s heart skipped a beat. She frowned and glared at Frederick in confusion.
What the hell was he trying to do?
Jasper looked at Stella in surprise. His gaze was filled with displeasure, but he immediately suppressed it. He questioned her in a deep tone, “When did you go to his place?”