Sophia had rushed out of Seaview Manor after a warrant had been issued for Jeffrey, and the timing seemed too coincidental.
Jasper reckoned they might be able to track down Jeffrey by tailing Sophia.
…
Two days had passed. Jasper remained in the hospital. He stayed in the room next to Alyssa's.
Not once did he disturb her. He merely observed her through the glass window on her door after she was sedated and went to sleep, admiring her pale but still beautiful face. He would delicately trace her features on the glass with his finger.
He was content to offer her companionship. If anything, he worried that she might not want him around.
"Jasper," Axel called from the doorway of the smoking room.
Jasper's fingers trembled. He turned around.
Axel approached him and stood shoulder-to-shoulder with him. "I'll have one."
Jasper handed him a cigarette. Axel put it between his lips and motioned at Jasper to light it for him.
Frowning, Jasper did as asked. He had never performed this
