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Chapter 535

Author: Ginger Sue
All of a sudden, Landon recalled that he was in a hospital and did not end up lighting the cigarette.

After a pause, Jasper inhaled deeply and said in a hushed voice, "Landon, I think … I might have fallen for Alyssa."

What the heck? The cigarette between Landon's lips trembled. He came very close to leaping out of his seat in shock.

Everyone could see that Jasper was smitten with Alyssa, except for Jasper himself. Yet, hearing him admit it was both refreshing and cathartic.

"I am in love with her. That's why I want her back by my side. I'd like to try pursuing her," Jasper confessed in a shaky voice and raised his head. He had a deep and sincere look in his eyes.

"You, going after the opposite sex? Are you sure you can do that?" Landon pressed on with an astonished look.

"There is a first time for everything. I'll have to give it a shot," Jasper replied. He cast a judgmental glance at Landon. "Even if my attempt fails, I still have you as my advisor, albeit an ineffective one."
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