"What?"
Jasper widened his eyes immediately. His fork clattered on the floor.
When Alyssa noticed how alarmed he looked, her heart sank.
"Ms. Gardner threw a fit at home earlier while screaming your name, Mr. Beckett. She's emotionally unstable right now. Madam Sophia has requested you to visit her as soon as you can. She's worried that Ms. Gardner might harm herself—"
Before Xavier could finish, Jasper got up. He bolted out of the dining room immediately.
"You ingrate! I'll disown you if you dare visit that Gardner woman!" Newton slammed a hand on the dining table furiously.
Unfortunately, it was too late. Jasper's silhouette had already disappeared from everyone's sight.
"Goodness, why am I stuck with an ingrate as my grandson? I've achieved so much in my lifetime, yet I can't save your marriage! Oh, Alice, this is all my fault!"
Newton shook his head with a heavy sigh. He felt nothing but guilt when he looked at Alyssa once again.
Alyssa's eyes were clear and calm. She
