He had never meant to kill others in the first place.
Jasper Milton nodded. “Yes. There is nothing more important than you and Dante for me.”
“What about your parents? After all, you are their only child,” Stella Grace was worried.
“I’ll take them with us. I’ll treat them well and let them enjoy the rest of their days,” Jasper said.
“Okay,” Stella nodded. “Anyway, I should cook first. I haven’t eaten lunch yet. I’m feeling a little hungry.”
“You’re injured. Take a rest. I’ll do it,” Jasper said softly.
“It’s not a big deal.”
“Even if it’s not a big deal, you should still rest,” Jasper said. He proceeded to turn on the gas and started putting oil into the pan.
Stella stood next to him and said, “What about the Dark Shadow? I’ve seen it myself. They are willing to go through thick and thin for you.”
Jasper put the chicken wings onto the pan. There was moisture on the chicken wings and they made a crackling noise as they hit the oil in the pan. It was very noisy.
Jasper stirred it a few times. After the noise became quiet, he said, “I will make the necessary arrangements for them. They are all capable people, and Anthony will take good care of them.”
“Anthony?” Stella paused and said, “He has always wanted you to be the President.”
“No matter how high I climb, when I die, I won’t be able to keep anything. My achievements may be recorded in historical records, but it will also change depending on the ruler in the future. It could be good or bad. I just want to spend the rest of my life happily with the person I love,” Jasper said in a low voice.
Stella hugged him from behind and said, “I share the same sentiments as you do. It’s a pity that I only got to know you so late in life.”
“It’s not too late yet. I think that the timing is just right. Have a rest, or play with the dog. It must be tiring to stand around,” Jasper said deeply.
“Let’s go to the deserted island for a few days. I’ll steer. Let’s catch crabs, fish, and hunt some wild boars,” Stella was looking forward to it.
Jasper smiled. “Okay.”
She went to the cockpit and adjusted the coordinates. Then, the ship left the dock and headed for the deserted island.
While Jasper was cooking, Stella lay on the sofa, watching a movie with the dog in her arms. Soon, she smelled the fragrance of the dishes. She paused the TV and went to look for Jasper with the dog in her arms.
“You did buy a lot of food,” Jasper said.
Stella stretched her neck to see what Jasper had made.
There was mushroom soup, omelet, and deep-fried chicken wings on the table.
She smiled and said, “It’s enough for two of us.”
Jasper touched her nose and said, “I’m hungry. Let’s eat.”
The dog also barked three times and looked at the chicken wings.
Stella put one in front of the dog.
It immediately bit the chicken wings.
She then put the dog on the floor.
“Remember to wash your hands,” Jasper reminded.
“Okay,” Stella had always liked his thoughfulness.
It would not take much for her to be happy. As long as she was with him and they did not quarrel, she would feel extremely happy. If they were not together, she would feel unhappy even if she had all the wealth in this world.
After the meal, Jasper washed the dishes.
She put the dog into the kennel and let it sleep.
They had only used a few plates, and Jasper washed them quickly.
Stella then pointed to the top and said, “We could enjoy the view on the top deck with the sea breeze blowing at us. We just need to bring some pillows and a quilt.”
“I’ll get the quilt then,” Jasper said.
“I’ll get the pillows,” Stella said with a smile.
They went into the room together. She held two pillows in her arms while Jasper took the quilt. She walked in front, put the pillows on the ground, and lay down.
Although the wind was not strong today, the boat was still shaking slightly. The sky was blue, and the sunshine was just right. There were white clouds in the sky.
Jasper lay down beside her and covered them with the quilt. She also looked at the sky, enjoying the tranquility of the moment.
Stella turned to look at him.
She had learned from Allen not to say anything unpleasant, “Where is Dante at now?”
Jasper looked at her and said, “France, he is living well now. Don’t worry. Children are easily satisfied. We will visit him once we are done with our matters here.”
Stella smiled and said, “Let’s have Dante’s adoptive parents continue staying with us then. They treat him really well. That’s why he likes them so much. It’ll be good to have them around to take care of him too. Maybe we will need their help with our other children too.”
Jasper looked at her tenderly and said, “That’s what I thought too.”
“What about Ralph?” Stella paused for a moment and said, “Either way, I respect your decision.”
“I will tell him honestly about the whole situation and let him make his own choice. If he chooses Bettany, I hope that she would treat him well in the future, and he could visit me at any time. If he chooses me, I believe that you will also treat him well,” Jasper had already made up his mind.
“I will take good care of him. At the very least, we could discuss his matters together. I will tell you how I would handle him. I did learn about children psychology,” Stella said with a smile.
Jasper held her in his arms and said, “I haven’t slept in a few days. Sleep with me for a while.”
“Mmm,” She was also feeling a little drowsy. “Do you want to go back to the room instead? I slept here last time and ended up catching a cold. Then, I had a fever.”
“Okay.”
Jasper took the quilt while Stella took the pillows. Before returning to the room, she went to the cockpit to make sure that there was no problem with the coordinates.
Following their course, they would arrive at about 8 p. m. It was still early. When she returned to the room, Jasper had already fallen asleep. He was breathing evenly.
If she was feeling sad, he wouldn’t feel happy either.
Jasper had always carried more responsibilities than she did.
She lay next to Jasper and put her hand on his waist. She closed her eyes and the boat swayed. After a while, she fell asleep.
It was already dark when she opened her eyes. She turned on the phone and looked to the side under the light from the phone. Jasper was no longer there.
He was the tired one but still, he woke up earlier than she did. Although he didn’t say it, she knew that he was under a lot of pressure. After all, he had to deal with a lot of things before leaving.
She took a thick coat and wrapped it around her body. Then, she took a quilt and went out. She shouted, “Jasper.”
“I’m here,” Jasper came out from the back of the boat.
When Stella saw him coming out, the corners of her mouth lifted. She walked toward him and handed him the quilt. “It’s cold at night. Put this on. I forgot to prepare your things for the boat. You should be able to dry your clothes after washing them tonight.”
Jasper took the quilt from Stella’s hand and put it over her shoulders. “I’m not feeling cold. I’m used to dressing like this in winter. Also, if you’re talking about underwear, I’ve brought some with me.”
“Ah? You brought some with you?” Stella looked at him in surprise. In other words, he had already planned to stay here. Yet, all this while she was so worried that she even accidentally cut herself.
“I brought two sets of them. Dinner will be ready in about ten minutes,” Jasper took her hand and walked into the kitchen.