Chapter 34

Outside the company building, Jasper sat in the driver’s seat, his hands gripping the steering wheel. His index finger tapped nervously, betraying the anxiety building up inside him. He was waiting for Arabella to finish work. He was going to pick her up and take her home. People passed by, their expressions varied—some excited, some hurried, some dejected, some happy. Their steps either slow or rushed... but none of them were her. None of them were Arabella. Jasper closed his eyes for a moment, and the panic and unease inside him began to consume him slowly, like sinking into quicksand. He didn’t even understand why he felt this way. After all, she was just going back to work. Finally, he spotted her walking out of the company entrance. She was still wearing the yellow and white dress from this morning, a vibrant contrast that made her seem even more lively and charming. He couldn’t help but smile. But then, his smile faltered. Behind her was the tall figure of Wil