Stella Grace had an inkling that Allen was referring to Jasper Milton. When she rushed out of the kitchen, she saw that it was indeed Jasper standing in front of her. He looked at her with deep eyes.
He was holding the dog in his hand. Her mood sank and her eyes dimmed.
It turned out that he was not here for her. He was here to return the dog.
“It misses you,” Jasper said in a low voice.
“Well, put it in the kennel. It should still be around here somewhere. I’ll feed it first,” Stella went into the kitchen to get the dog’s food.
The little dog barked three times as though it was calling her.
Stella came out with the dog food and led Jasper to the kennel on the bow.
Jasper put the dog into the kennel and Stella poured the dog’s food into its bowl.
The little dog wagged its tail and whimpered softly. Stella then went and took a bowl of water.
Jasper did not leave immediately. Instead, he started caressing the dog’s head.
Allen smiled and said, “Mr. Milton, why don’t you stay for dinner? Stella bought a lot of food anyway.”
Jasper did not answer Allen’s question. Instead, he turned to look at Stella.
Stella couldn’t figure out what Jasper was thinking. She didn’t want to feel embarrassed if he were to refuse the offer. She didn’t say anything but uneasiness crept into her heart.
She lowered her head and put the bowl of water near the dog’s food. Then she got up and said to Jasper, “I’m going to cook in the kitchen.”
Jasper did not speak.
Stella didn’t know whether he would stay. She turned around, went into the kitchen, cooked, and listened for the movement outside. She wanted to know whether Jasper had left.
If he didn’t want to stay, he should have left by now. If his voice could still be heard, that would mean that he was willing to stay.
Her heart was in a mess. Stella was distracted and she ended up accidentally cutting her finger. Blood started flowing out of the wound.
She hadn’t heard Jasper’s voice for a while. She guessed that he must have left, so she felt a little sad.
Love was not just a feeling. It required two people to work with each other for the relationship to last long. If it wasn’t managed well, it would end eventually.
Her character…
Stella examined herself and sighed.
“You’re always this careless. I’m not going to let you cut vegetables anymore in the future,” Jasper’s voice could be heard all of a sudden.
Stella looked to the right in surprise. It really was Jasper. A smile appeared on her face instantly.
He glanced at her, held her hand, and washed it under the running water. “Do you have antiseptic cream and band-aids?”
“I have alcohol swabs and band-aids on the nightstand,” Stella said. She looked at him, trying to suppress her smile through her pursed lips.
Jasper let go of her hand and said, “Do it yourself.”
“Okay,” She turned around.
Jasper held her arm.
Stella turned to look at him.
Jasper’s eyes darkened. “Bring it over. I’ll do it for you.”
Stella nodded with a smile.
She went to the room to get the first aid kit, coincidentally bumping into Allen.
He smiled gently at her, “Something just came up and I have to attend to it urgently. I’ll have to leave first. Have a good night. You deserve to be happy.”
Stella’s eyes were a little moist. She knew that he had done it on purpose.
Although she and Allen had not known each other for a long time, he was like her guardian angel, sending warmth to her all the time and helping her solve her problems. “Thank you, Allen.”
“You don’t have to thank me all the time. Alright now, go in and contact me later.”
“Okay. I’ll text you later,” She watched as he got off the boat.
He turned around and waved at her. He smiled at her, got into the car, and left.
Allen really was a good person. He never burdened anyone. He got along with everyone easily and freely. He was brave, righteous, optimistic, and tolerant.
God shouldn’t have inflicted such a serious illness on such a great man.
Seeing that Allen had left, Stella went to the room to get the first aid kit. When she returned to the kitchen, Jasper had already cut up all the vegetables.
“Allen said that he had some urgent matters to attend to, so he had to leave first,” Stella said to Jasper.
“Okay. Anyway, I’m on holiday for the next days. Let’s go out to sea together,” Jasper said. He opened the first aid kit, took out the alcohol swab, and held her hand. He then cleaned her wound and put on the band-aid.
Stella looked at his resolute and cold face dotingly and asked, “Have you finally calmed down?”
Jasper looked up at her. “What could I do otherwise? I wanted you to stay away from politics and not get yourself involved in it. Yet, you’ve suddenly become a diplomat now. Since I couldn’t change you, I could only change myself.”
“I just didn’t want anything bad to happen to you. If something really does happen to you one day, at least, I wouldn’t feel guilty for doing nothing at all,” Stella said softly.
Jasper reached out and pulled her into his arms. He hugged her, closed his eyes, and quietly felt the heartache. “I met up with Frederick yesterday. He asked me to be careful with you, telling me that you are Sean’s subordinate. He said that you will soon become a diplomat and enter the Cabinet. Stella, what on earth are you trying to do?”
Stella looked at him and said, “I want to eradicate those who have hurt me, you, and Dante. Did you know? It was Zoahs who had called Anthony to capture Hale.
Just because you refused to hurt others doesn’t mean that they would not hurt you. Your existence itself is a threat to others. I don’t want much. I just want you to live well.”
Jasper looked at Stella with burning eyes, “I know that I can’t persuade you. Let’s walk together in the future. Even if you die, I will accompany you.”
Stella punched his shoulder softly and held back her tears. “Didn’t we agree to take care of Dante?”
Jasper held her fists. “Let’s take care of Dante together. Also, I didn’t mean what I said the last time.”
“What did you mean?”
“I blamed you, saying that I don’t see Stella in you anymore. I said that you lied, committed crimes, killed, had no morality, etiquette, and shame. I just didn’t want you to risk your life,” Jasper said in a low voice and looked at her with pity.
Stella lowered her eyes, and there was warm liquid flowing on her face. “I was very sad when I heard it at first, but I figured it out after a good night’s sleep.”
“You didn’t sleep at all. You fainted. My people were following you the whole time and they even gave you an IV drip. I was there the whole time. But later, Sean’s people came to take you away,” Jasper explained.
It turned out that he had been there for her when she fainted.
Stella put her arms around his waist and leaned into his arms. “Jasper, let’s not quarrel any more. We will face everything together and try our best to live our lives from now on. I still want to give you a lot of babies.”
“What do you think about leaving this place? I’ll let go of my career, enterprises, and family responsibilities. I won’t be a stumbling block for others. We could live freely abroad. I’ll find an ordinary job to provide for you and Dante,” Jasper said softly.
“Really?” Stella asked Jasper.
She really didn’t want much. She would be contented as long as he was safe.