Chloe's eyes turned slightly red, instantly welling up.
But not wanting Jasper Shaw to see that she was upset, she took a breath and did her best to control her expression.
However, no matter how well she concealed it, Jasper saw everything as clear as day.
He was puzzled as to why Chloe had suddenly become so sad, but the sight of her reddened eyes filled him with an indescribable frustration.
He longed to speak, but he knew she didn't want him to see her this way, so he suppressed the thought.
"What are your plans going forward?"
Jasper tried his best to keep his tone even, his eyes fixed on Chloe's long, slender fingers.
'His heart stirred.'
'He had a sudden impulse to take her hands in his, to see if they were as soft as he imagined.'
As the thought crossed his mind, Jasper suddenly realized something was off about it.
'When he snapped out of it, he couldn't help but curse himself for such a vulgar thought.'
