A sharp look flashed across Stella’s eyes. She was very unhappy. She glared at Frederick Addington and said, “Frederick, I don’t understand what you’re saying.”
Frederick grinned wickedly. “Just kidding, don’t take it seriously. I’m going to play cards with my friends nearby. I’m leaving.”
He entered the car and drove away.
Stella knew that he was here to give her a hint that he was everywhere.
“I don’t like him. Stay away from him when you see him next time.” Jasper Milton said to Stella.
“I don’t like him either,” Stella replied with certainty.
Both of them headed back home.
Jasper drove while Stella leaned against the seat and looked out of the window. She was gazing at the night scene.
“Sleep for a while if you’re tired. I’ll wake you up when we arrive at the military base,” Jasper urged in a deep voice.
“Okay.” Stella shut her eyes, but she just couldn’t fall asleep. There were too many thoughts flooding her mind. Thus, she opened her eyes again. “I’m thinking that the five people who massacred the village knew each other. If we knew one of them, we could use him to lure the other three to come out. Should we set up a trap using treasures?”
“I have the same idea. Don’t worry, when I get that piece of land, we will have plenty of time to arrange it.” Jasper murmured.
Stella really felt that they were very compatible. They had the same personality and even their thoughts were similar. They could listen to each other’s opinions and compromise each other. They were truly soulmates.
She wanted to tell Jasper about Titus.
“Jasper, do you have any surveillance equipment in your car?” Stella asked tentatively.
“The vehicle will be checked the moment it enters the military base. The car might have been bugged when we left earlier. What’s wrong?” Jasper asked deliberately.
“I’m just asking.” Stella did not say anything else. She leaned against the seat and looked out of the window.
She wanted to fight for herself one last time.
If she told Jasper about Titus, and if he successfully rescued their child, she could then be with Titus without having to leave Jasper.
They would then be a happy family.
But what if she lost…
Stella’s heart skipped a beat. Titus’ pitiful look flashed across her mind, and her heart tightened.
If she lost, Jasper would still think of a way, wouldn’t he?
After entering the military base, Jasper parked the car in the garage. Stella saw that someone was checking whether was there any surveillance devices in the car.
As soon as they entered the house, one of the safety personnel ran over and reported, “Chief, we found surveillance equipment under your car seat.”
Jasper stared at Stella.
Stella met his gaze and said, “Let’s deal with it first. Is there anything wrong with my apartment?”
“The anti-bugging equipment of the apartment is normal,” the safety personnel reported.
Jasper held Stella’s hand and went back to the room. “Tell me, what on earth are you hiding from me?”
“I went to meet Frederick this afternoon.” Stella started.
“And?”
“He found Titus, our child, and now our child is in his hands.” Stella continued. Her heart was filled with anguish and guilt.
“What did he ask you to do?” Jasper frowned. A faint hint of murderous intent was flashed across his sharp eyes.
“He asked me to choose between you and Titus,” Stella explained.
He finally understood why was she acting weird today. “You made the right decision.”
Jasper walked towards the door.
Stella held Jasper’s arm worriedly, “Frederick said that if I told you, he will take Titus away so that I will never be able to find him again. Jasper, I think Frederick is quite influential among your military men. Please don’t act rashly. If I lose Titus, I will never be at ease for the rest of my life.”
Jasper turned around and gave her a serious look, “How much time did you get from him?”
“Three months. After three months, he would stage my death.”
Jasper sneered, his face was filled with contempt towards Frederick. “He really is cunning, I can’t believe he actually thought of staging your death. Don’t worry, I will sort it out. I will definitely save our child.”
Stella was not at ease. She knew that she was gambling. If she won, everyone would be happy. But she was really afraid that she would not be able to bear the losses if she lost.
Jasper saw through her worries. He stepped forward and kissed her forehead. “Just pretend that you had never told me anything and do the things you wanted to do. If you behave in this way, Frederick is going to see through you.”
Stella nodded.
She knew that he was right, but she still couldn’t control her worry.
“I’m going to pack,” Stella said. Then she turned around and went to her room to pack her belongings.
After a while, Jasper entered as well.
“Have you dealt with it?” Stella questioned worriedly.
“I have a team of assassins with me. They have been carrying missions without a trace. I’ve already given them my orders.”
“What if that team has someone who is associated with Frederick? What should we do then?” Stella couldn’t trust anyone except for Jasper.
“I gave my orders to the leader of the assassins, there won’t be any problems with him. This is a confidential mission, and the information will not be leaked. Don’t worry, I will let you know as soon as I have any updates. The child is ours, I will definitely save him. I swear.” Jasper promised.
Stella was finally a little relieved.
However, she still couldn’t fall asleep. She was tossing and turning on the bed.
Jasper placed his hand gently on her small waist and pulled her into his arms. “You should sleep, Stella. You must rest well, only then could you fight the battle in your best state. It would not do us any good if you don’t rest.”
His voice was deep and raspy.
She knew that what he said was right. She persuaded herself in the same way, but she just couldn’t fall asleep.
“I’m going to the bathroom.” Stella got up, took her bag, and walked to the bathroom to pour a pill.
She took the pill and noticed Jasper’s reflection on the mirror.
He gazed at her worriedly.
Stella gave a weak smile and explained, “It’s just a sleeping pill.”
“You would get dependant on it if you keep taking it.”
“Alright, I will try my best to control it next time. But not today. My mind is in a mess now and I can’t sleep.” Stella walked past Jasper and lay on the bed.
Jasper lay behind her and hugged her tightly. “How long have you been taking the sleeping pills?”
“More than three years.” Stella didn’t want to lie to him. She shut her eyes, her head felt heavy.
Jasper frowned tightly, and his eyes darkened. He kissed her forehead and urged, “Don’t take the pills anymore. If you don’t want to sleep, I’ll stay awake with you. It will get better slowly.”
Her light and steady breathing ensued.
He didn’t know if she was asleep or the sleeping pill had knocked her out.
Jasper’s heart ached, and his eyes were very deep.
He rummaged through her bag to pour out all the pills in her bag. He then placed them in a sealed bag…