“I know. It’s already veryte, let’s sleep,” Jasper said softly.


    Ste smiled and responded, “Alright.”


    …


    She couldn’t get a proper night’s sleep as her mind was clouded with thoughts. She was terrified that he would leave suddenly or something would happen to him. She woke up often at night, only to fall into slumber again upon registering that he was still by her side.


    In the morning, she was roused by the sound of him getting up. She sat up and looked at him. “Morning.”


    Jasper’s skin was so pale that it was near translucent. He nodded his head in response and dashed into the washroom.


    She heard him turning on the faucet quickly and the sound of water flowing. Ste couldn’t stop herself from trembling from head to toe. She felt a griping pain in her heart, but she dare not look because she was afraid that the scene would give her a mental breakdown.


    However, she feared that something might have already happened to Jasper in her absence.


    She moved slowly towards the washroom. Her legs felt weak and every step seemed to drain energy right out of her. Finally, she reached the door. She paused and hesitated. Just as she was about to open the door, Jasper emerged.


    He cast her a smile and moved sideways to let her enter.


    Ste nced at her toothbrush with freshly-squeezed toothpaste on it before proceeding to check the trash can. Nothing seemed amiss. She lifted the toilet lid and saw remnants of tissue paper. There were bloodstains on them.


    It felt like a hard knot had constricted her throat, making it difficult to breathe.


    They must act immediately. Jasper was concealing his illness on purpose. If he dyed his treatment, his condition would only exacerbate.


    She brushed her teeth hurriedly, ssh some water onto her face, and came out of the washroom. He was changing when she entered.


    She walked up to him and helped him unbutton his shirt. “Jasper, there’s something you should know. When you were away, I installed a pinhole camera at home.”


    Jasper stared at her intently and stroked her hair. “Don’t worry about me.”


    “I am not worried. Humans will die eventually. I just feel distressed when you are in pain. Even if you are gone, my heart will still ache whenever I think of you. I will definitely save you.”


    “It’s just some nosebleeds. It’s not a big deal.”


    “How long has it been urring?” Ste asked.


    “asionally.”


    “asionally?” Ste was feeling a little angry as she pushed Jasper away. “Why are you still lying to me now?


    Jasper reached out to hug her. He cuddled her in his arms, caressing her hair in an attempt tofort her. He reassured her in a low voice, “I’ll be fine. Trust me.”


    Ste didn’t want to lose her temper. It would be useless. Losing her temper wouldn’t help resolve the problem and she would hurt the people she loved at the same time.


    He promised that he would be fine, but she did not believe him.


    “Let’s return to the base. No matter what we n to do, we must stop the bleeding first. It’s not a good indication if the bleeding persists,” Ste said.


    Jasper looked troubled, but he nodded.


    “We’ll inform Mom that we are leaving,” Ste said, holding his hand as they left the room.


    Suzi had already prepared breakfast. When she saw theming out of the room, hand in hand, she was delighted. “Breakfast’s ready. I have prepared your favorites.”


    Jasper and Ste ate quietly. Not a single word was uttered.


    The room was filled with the sounds of Sandro ying. The atmosphere was very lively.


    Ste looked at Sandro. She didn’t want him to lose his father at such as young age. When she thought of Jasper’s illness, she felt sad and couldn’t eat anymore.


    Jasper held her hand and looked at her with deep affection in his eyes.


    She didn’t me him for hiding anything. She just want to help him.


    “I’ll inform Momter,” Ste said.


    Jasper closed his eyes and did not respond.


    After breakfast, she found Suzi busy cleaning up in the kitchen.


    Ste entered the kitchen to give Suzi a hand.


    “Just leave it over there. I’ll deal with the tester,” Suzi said with a smile.


    “Mom, we are leaving today,” Ste blurted out the news.


    Suzi paused for a moment. “Why? Don’t you like it here?”


    “It’s perfect here. We always wanted toe back. It’s just that Jasper hasn’t fully recovered from his illness and we have to go see a doctor,” Ste told Suzi truth.


    Suzi understood at once. “If that’s the case, receiving treatment is more important. Where are you guys going? Can I go visit you guys?”


    “We will be at the base. If you miss us, you could just let Bemy know. He knows where we are,” Ste answered.


    “That’s great. What about Sandro? Will you take him away with you?” Suzi asked reluctantly.


    “I’ve discussed with Jasper. Dante is being taken care of by his adoptive parents, but Ralph needs your care. I’ll have to rely on you to take care of him,” Ste responded.


    “We’re a family. It is no trouble at all. It’s also a good idea for Ralph to be with me. I recall that he often gives me a call. However, don’t disappear all of a sudden for more than a year like you did before.”


    “Sure, we’ll call you often,” Ste promised.


    Suzi knew that she couldn’t stop them from leaving even if she wanted to. “You are both sensible children. If you were given a choice, you wouldn’t have chosen to leave. What I can do is to support your decision.”


    “Thank you, Mom.” Ste was touched. She hugged Suzi and said, “Nobody ever showed me any love since I was a child. However, you made me feel that I am loved.”


    Suzi returned the hug. “If only I hadn’t been against the both of you dating back then.”


    “I don’t me you. It was fate. Mom, we are leaving but I will definitely take good care of Jasper,” Ste promised, her eyes red.


    “I believe you,” Suzi patted Ste’s back.


    Ste came out of the kitchen and her phone rang. Jasper’s name popped up on the screen.This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.


    Bewildered, Ste turned to look for Jasper, but he was nowhere to be seen.


    She answered the phone, feeling a sudden stab of anxiety in the gut. “Jasper, where are you?”


    “Ste, I’ll text youter,” Jasper responded and hung up the phone.


    Ste asked Lte, who was standing outside, anxiously, “Where’s Jasper? Where did he go just now?”


    Lte looking confused, replied, “He went out with Elvis.”


    Ste didn’t even have time to put on her outerwear. She rushed out of the door, but Jasper was nowhere to be seen.


    She called Elvis right away.


    However, Elvis declined her call.


    Ste was so anxious that her stomach contracted into a tight ball. She was about to call Bemy when she received a text message from Jasper.


    She immediately clicked to open the message.


    “Bemy gave me a callst night and revealed to me what you were nning to do.”


    Half in anticipation half in dread, Ste called Jasper.


    Jasper hung up the call.


    She had no choice but to send a message to Jasper instead. “We’ve agreed that no matter what happens, we’ll face it together.”


    “I don’t need my girl to risk her life for me. Just stay at home and wait for me toe back,” Jasper replied.


    Ste was overwhelmed with anxiety. “Jasper, please don’t leave me behind, okay?”


    She waited for a minute but Jasper did not answer the call.


    She called again, but Jasper had already turned off his phone.


    Ste smashed her phone onto the floor out of anger. “It’s the same. It’s the same every single time. You always act on your own ord. Jasper, I don’t want you anymore. I don’t want you anymore.”


    After roaring with rage, she picked up her phone with its shattered screen and made a call.


    Bemy answered the call.


    “What on earth did you say to Jasper?” Ste bellowed ferociously.