Chapter 809

　　Jasper's voice carried across the room, "Alpha Derek, your words are quite ironic. If you truly loved her as you claim, how could you have hurt her? Isn't that contradictory?" 　　Derek heard Jasper's footsteps approaching. 　　When Jasper finally stopped, he leaned close, every word deliberate: "In my eyes, Alpha Derek, you're a hypocrite. What you had wasn't love. If I loved someone, I'd treat them like a treasure, never letting them get hurt. Alpha Derek, am I wrong?" 　　Derek knew Jasper spoke of Tabitha. His past actions had given everyone ammunition to criticize him. 　　Even if he had once doted on Tabitha, all people remembered were his wrongs. 　　On this issue, whatever Derek said would backfire. 　　Seeing Derek's silence, Jasper continued, "Don't think a few kind words can erase your past misdeeds. Life isn't that easy." 　　Derek's fists clenched under the table. 　　Knowing Jasper's identity and the weight of his words made them cut deeper. 　　But he kept his face calm, lifting his hea