Lahat ng Kabanata ng Divorced, Dazzling, and Desired: Kabanata 231 - Kabanata 240

As Renee was left speechless, she wheeled sharply on Jasper, her eyes widened and her pupils dilating.She had really never expected Jasper to simply tell the truth right then and there!Flushing yet again, she looked helplessly at Jasper, and then at Luke, who looked thrilled to latch on to gossip.Renee quickly waved him off. "It was an accident. An accident!""You heard her," Jasper chimed in with a dead serious look. "She didn't mean it, so don't let your imagination run wild and embarrass her."Nodding repeatedly, Luke had to purse his lips to stop himself from smiling. "Yes, boss. I understand, boss. Don't worry, I won't let my imagination run wild."Renee froze before turning sharply at Jasper again, every word she was going to say somehow stuck in her throat. "Mr. Zeller…!"She was really done with that man right then—he could just shut up instead of making things worse!Still, Jasper calmly wiped the lipstick mark on his cheek as he brushed past Renee, clapping her on

"Okay."Jasper nodded feebly, his lips parting for a small sip as he enjoyed Renee's affectionate care.She had taken care of others in a hospital bed before, so she knew what to do.After Jasper drank half a glass of water, Renee finally put it down and sat down on the chair beside his bed, hanging her head as she stayed silent for a long while, lost in her thoughts.Noticing her silence, Jasper asked, "Are you perhaps worried about me, Ms. Whitley?"Renee finally looked up and rolled her eyes at him. "I'm worried about myself! If you die, I'll feel guilty for the rest of my life if your family doesn't kill me first."She had already made up her mind as well—no matter what happened, she must move out of Platinum Heights as soon as possible.She was currently staying in Alison's apartment, right opposite where Jasper stayed.And he was allergic to dog fur—if this happened again, things could really get worse.Still, Jasper snorted. "What, do I look that weak to you?""Humans

Will's fifth brother, Felix Zeller, looked around and demanded, "Where's Luke and Simon? Why are they nowhere to be seen?! If they can't even take care of Jasper, they can just leave tomorrow!"Still, Jasper leaned against the headboard and shrugged. "Why is everyone so worried? I'm tough—I'm not dying anytime soon."However, Quincy remained flustered and whipped out her phone. "No, I'm calling Luke right now. We're getting to the bottom of this!"Still, Jasper promptly snatched it away, sighing, "That's enough, Mom. You're fussing too much."Quincy narrowed her eyes and poked him on the head. "You almost died, and you call it fussing?!"Livid, she wheeled on her husband. "It's high time you talk some sense into him!"-As Renee sat outside for over half an hour, it suddenly occurred to her that everyone inside were Jasper's relatives.So why was she still waiting here, when they were all in there with Jasper?With that in mind, she stood up and headed for the elevator.Ding

"Oh, okay…" Renee nodded, not wanting Alison to worry. "Anyway…" Alison sighed on the other end, suddenly grim instead of staying lively as she always was. "Things don't look good for Grandma, and the doctors are saying she doesn't have long left. You know she raised me and I love her the most, so I'll be staying with her for the next couple of months."Making money can always wait, but I know I'd regret not spending what time I have left with Grandma. You get it right, babe?"After all, they had just founded the company and signed a major contract for their Poochie Project with Everest Group.Alison more or less felt guilty toward Renee for having to go back to Jormund to spend time with her grandmother while they were in a key moment for expansion."Oh, you don't have to thank me—we're besties, aren't we?" Renee assured Alison. "You live your life knowing what you want, and it's your grandma who matters right now. So you have my full support.""Really?" Alison was touched. "Ar

Beep, beep…The phone rang a few times before Luke answered, and he immediately heard the cold, sharp question. "Did you not get Mr. Zeller dinner?"Luke was left drawing a blank.The silence lasted for a while, before he finally stammered, "I-I did, but he didn't eat much, saying he wasn't feeling an appetite."Renee sighed. "Ask him what he wants to eat. I'll cook."She couldn't sleep anyway, so she could kill some time doing something productive.In the end, it was her fault Jasper was hospitalized.And he saved her life on top of that, and this was a chance to repay that favor.One could never really repay a favor, and any opportunity was fine.Still, Luke replied, "I don't know… Why don't you ask him?"Renee was left at a loss. "Fine. Got it."She called Jasper, who answered instantly. "Still up, Ms. Whitley?"Renee raised a brow in surprise and moved her screen away.Seeing that the call had just started three seconds ago, she was left wondering how quickly the man a