Chapter 536

Jasper and Alyssa were alone in the room after Landon left. Alyssa had learned from Xavier that Jasper had coughed up a significant amount of blood earlier that day, and this news deeply troubled her.

If Jasper couldn't survive this ordeal, or if he suffered from long-term side effects, she'd never be able to make up to him. The burden of guilt would haunt her every day.

She went up to his bed with a sour face and grabbed his wrist. Then, she started checking his pulse.

His eyes widened. Alyssa looked as serious as an experienced doctor. She announced, "Your condition is not looking great. You need to take your medications right away. You cannot wait until the next day!"

She was angered by his condition. Just as Alyssa was about to release his hand, he surprised her by wrapping her small, cold hand with his own.

His action took her aback. Her breathing was caught in her throat.

"I can tell it's super cold out there from your hand."

Jasper's rough fingertips lightly massaged the