Chapter 167

Mrs. Rosie quickly corrected herself on the thought of Alice's request, "I saw it when I helped you change last night! I was shocked to see the huge bruise!"

Thinking back to the heart-stopping moment from last night, he recalled the warmth from Alice's body as she rested in his arms. He remembered holding onto her tiny waist. A strong and unexplainable desire to protect her arose in him.

Swallowing hard, he felt the urge rising in him, but it didn't take long before he collected himself.

His expression hardened as he decided that Alice was not worth the sympathy because she had slapped and mocked him, even after he put aside his ego to apologize.

The family butler announced right then, "Mr. Jasper, Mr. Harper is here to see you. He's waiting in the living room."

Jasper pursed his lips. "Tell him to meet me in the study."

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Betty was elated at Landon's unannounced visit. She hurriedly put on a high couture pink dress that she had recently bought. Next, she retouched her makeup