Stella Grace went to the place near the university. The restaurant was in an alley where cars couldn't enter. They walked past the university. At the gate of Stella's alma mater, many students came and left. She had graduated almost seven years ago. When she visited her alma mater again, she felt an inexplicable sense of nostalgia. "Do you know what I wanted most when I was in college?" Stella asked Jasper Milton. "To graduate?" he guessed. Stella smiled and closed her eyes. "Yes, you're right. It was to leave this school." "Why?" Jasper was puzzled. "You must have had good grades." "Actually, I think it's easy for university life to change a person's outlook on life and values. The gap in wealth, different personalities, heartbreaks, struggles, different lifestyles, friends. All these would change a person. After leaving college, most of my perspectives changed again due to the huge decisions that I had made in my life.
Jasper Milton did not quite understand what Stella Grace meant. Was she avoiding his question, or was she indicating something to him. He frowned slightly and leaned forward to kiss her on the lips. Stella edged away. "That's not what I meant." "Then what do you mean?" Jasper asked. "Do you know why it's easier for university students to act as if they don't care about others?" Stella asked. "Do you know why it's so easy for college students to be so intimate openly?" She was indeed avoiding his question. Jasper's eyes turned cold. "Why?" It was just a simple word, harsh and vaguely unhappy. Stella ignored it and explained in a professional way. "First of all, it's because of the environment. This kind of behavior is normal on campus. No one would think it's embarrassing or out of the ordinary. Secondly, at their age, they are at their most impulsive. Their hormones rise easily, and they are controlled by those primitive impul
Jasper Milton frowned slightly. He put his arms around Stella's waist and pulled her close. "Can't we pretend that we're parents?" They were clearly a married couple, weren't they? If he wanted her, it was only natural. Stella Grace chuckled. "How can a student's parents be so young!" "How about a student's brother and sister-in-law, how's that?" "The address on my ID card is not far from here. It's less than an hour's journey. They probably thought something was strange since I chose to stay here instead of going back to my place." Jasper turned around and pressed Stella against the wall. "Then we should do something about it." Stella refused politely. "My wound hasn't recovered yet." "I know a way that won't hurt you," Jasper said in a low, hoarse voice. Stella blushed up to her ears. He didn't wait for her to think it through. He picked her up, entered the room, and went straight to the bathroom. "The wound has scabb
Stella followed Jasper out. When she was checking out, she saw the strange look in the receptionist's eyes. Stella's face turned red as she hurried out of the room. There were napkins scattered around the room. She hadn't finished tidying up yet, she felt like she had been caught red-handed. That was normal for a married couple, wasn't it? Jasper came out of the room and said, "We are married." The receptionist: "..." When they came out, Jasper Milton opened the car door for her. Stella Grace entered the car and sat down. Jasper walked over and got into the driver's seat. She had already put her seat belt on. He drove off. "Can you describe Bettany in detail? I want to know how to treat her," Stella asked Jasper. Jasper made his answer simple. "Bettany was an orphan and she joined the army when she was very young. She worked very hard and performed very well. We were assigned several missions together, and we alway
Stella Grace was already touched that he would bring her here, and even defended her from his mother. She remembered everything he said. "She's not making things difficult for me, you are." "I don't love Bettany. I would rather be ungrateful than to let Stella down." "I won't divorce her." She remembered how, a long time ago, she had asked Jasper Milton whether he loved her or not. His answer was, "Actions speak louder than words." He had done it, it wasn't just empty promises. "I've misunderstood you before, I'm sorry," Stella apologized. "What did you misunderstand?" Jasper asked. "I saw you enter the hotel with Bettany in your arms. I stayed in the room opposite yours and watched you order some takeouts for her. It was very late when you finally left. I was in a bad mood." Stella lowered her head. When she thought of this, her heart still ached. "I carried her into the hotel because she fainted. I ordered supper for h
Stella and Jasper went to have breakfast together. She bought some french toasts and a bottle of orange juice. After thinking for a while, she added a few pieces of pancakes and a small bowl of mushroom soup into her order. "Why are you buying so much?" Jasper asked puzzledly. "Your mother may still be there. We can't buy it for Bettany and not for your mother," Stella Grace said softly. Jasper Milton looked at her tenderly. "You really are a gentle, considerate and generous person. Sadly, my mother is just prejudiced against you. Otherwise, you two would have gotten along quite well," he sighed. "It's the will of the heavens. It doesn't matter. I'll do what I must. It's her business whether she accepts it or not. Let's go, or the breakfast will be cold." Stella walked out of the door first. Jasper drove. Along the way, she was nervous. She followed him to the door of the ward. Jasper knocked on the door and pushed it open.
Did she really want her son to follow his father's path? Could an engagement without love lead to happiness? Was she really happy? No, all she could feel now was helplessness. She had given up hope on her marriage and her life long ago. Suzi Shine couldn't figure it out. She hung up the phone and went to call a doctor. She followed the doctor to the ward. The doctor opened Bettany's eyes, waking her up. She held Jasper's hand and pleaded weakly, "Don't go." The doctor looked at Jasper and said, "The patient's situation is very bad. Because she had lost a lot of blood, her blood pressure is very low. What's more, her mental state is still unstable, so please don't aggravate her." Jasper looked at Bettany. Bettany Hadley smiled. "I'm sorry for worrying you. I'm a little hungry now. What breakfast have you and your wife brought? I want to eat now, can I?" Jasper Milton untied the plastic bag, opened the boxes of food, and handed
At nine o'clock, Jasper Milton returned to the military base following Stella's persuasion. Stella Grace went to the appointed place. It was still early. She took out a pen and started customising the psychological test paper. Her phone rang. It was from an unknown number. Judging from its country code, it should be from the US. She cautiously answered it. "Hello, who is this?" "Excuse me, are you the psychologist, Miss Stella Grace? I'm Nelly Spears' assistant. She has encountered some problems. She is requesting for your consultation, and we will pay you according to your "ation," the assistant said. Stella knew that the actress called Nelly Spears was a very competitive actress. She was very beautiful and she came from a good family, but her acting left a lot to be desired. "Okay, give her my number," Stella said softly. "Hello, doctor. I'm Nelly. I feel like I'm going to break down at any moment. I need your help," Nelly said very dej