Chapter 462

Crater Mountain was where Alyssa had first met Jasper 13 years ago. It was where Jasper had saved her life.

"Elijah, you say?" Alyssa asked excitedly upon hearing her friend's name.

"Yes, Mr. Elijah is retiring next month, so this month is his last. He'll be going home to his hometown after I take over." Elias sighed.

He continued, "I saw your name in Mr. Elijah's books. You must be really important to him. I hope you can visit him sometime this month before he leaves. He has pancreatic cancer, and we don't know how long he has left …"

"What?" Alyssa cried, sitting up straight.

"He was already in the third stage when they found it. You know how cancer can be. It's nearly unstoppable if untreated …"

"I understand," Alyssa said solemnly. "I'll visit him soon."

"Please don't tell him I told you this, Ms. White. He's always been adamant about having a strong, independent image. He doesn't want others to see him weak or pity him, so …"

"I've known him for 13 years. Don't you worry