Regardless of anything else, Jasper felt it was all worth showing some respect for.
“That is why, Jasp, you have to remember. As a man, you must protect your family well. Regardless of how tired you are or how you’re suffering, having a complete family and making your wife and children happy is what defines a successful man. Don’t be a failure like me!
“I’m leaving Wendy to you, so you must treat her well.
“Uncle Schuler, I’ll take revenge on your behalf. About your daughter, I’ll treasure her forever,” Jasper looked at Dawson with a serious look and said softly.
Dawson started at Jasper, absent-minded. After some time, he suddenly laughed out loud. He wiped off his tears and said, “Let’s drink!”
“Let’s drink!”
Jasper discarded his bottle and picked up a new one. The two men held their bottles of beer like they were holding glasses and drank.
That night, Dawson got drunk and was a mess after their drinking session. He passed out cold.
It was Jasper who piggybacked him all the way to the hotel room.
Wendy, who came back early, was puzzled. Seeing Dawson drunk and in that state made her anxiously run to him to look after him.
“Did you guys go for a conference or for a drinking session? My dad’s drunk to this state and why do you carry a strong scent of alcohol as well?”
Wendy took a warm towel and wiped Dawson’s face as she tilted her head to lecture Jasper.
Jasper spun around and headed toward the washroom to wash his face. After feeling slightly refreshed, he said, “We met a few old friends and our dad got excited, so he drank quite a lot.”
Jasper purposely emphasized the words ‘our dad’ with a teasing expression.
Wendy’s little ears twitched when she heard the words ‘our dad’. Her cheeks noticeably flushed red.
“What nonsense are you muttering about?!” Wendy took the towel and jumped up, glaring at Jasper as if she was blaming him.
After what had happened that day, Jasper’s emotions were unstable as well. At that moment, he saw the gentle Wendy under the lights. He suddenly stretched out his hands and held the shy lady in his arms, hugging her.
Wendy’s body was stiffened. Even though she was shy, ladies were born with a much more sensitive sense. Instinctively, she noticed that Jasper had something going on in his mind.
Wendy let down her guard and tried her best to use her gentleness to comfort Jasper. She said gently, “Is something troubling you? You can tell me.”
Jasper smiled and shook his head.
He did not want to reveal the truth to Wendy. That was the agreement he had made with Dawson.
After all, ten years ago, Wendy had already endured a huge shock once. Now, if he were to tell her that it was all an evil scheme and her mother’s death was caused by someone else, it would be too big of a burden for her to endure. It would be too cruel to her.
“You should take care of things around here first. I’ll head back for a moment,” said Jasper softly as he released Wendy.
Wendy blinked her eyes and nodded.
She was a bright lady and did not question any further. Every man would have their own burdens. All she had to do was provide him with warmth when he needed it and not pester him with questions.
As he walked out of the room and locked the door, Jasper’s smile on his face suddenly vanished. It was replaced with a quiet yet cold expression. Flames of rage were dwelling within him.
Julian, who was guarding outside the room, came over with a cold gaze. As a professional, it only took him one glance to know that Jasper was all set to lay a finger on someone.
“Who is it, Brother Laine?” Julian asked calmly, giving off a murderous aura.
Jasper tapped on Julian’s shoulder and said with a smile, “You don’t have to make a move for now. It’ll only soil your hands going against scumbags, and that will just make them look like someone of a higher status.”
