Chapter 508

Jasper asked gently, “Felix, you don’t like it when your father is grumpy, do you?”

“I don’t like it!” Felix replied innocently. “A grumpy Daddy is so scary.”

Kids picked up on emotions keenly. Felix’s words hit Esther’s heart. She reached out and embraced Felix, softly explaining, “My son, Daddy is grumpy because he’s not feeling well.”

Jasper glanced at Esther and Felix in the rearview mirror, adding, “Exactly, Felix. Mommy is going to Capitus to study medicine. Once she becomes skilled, she can help Daddy feel better, and he won’t be grumpy anymore.”

“Mommy, you have to study really hard,” Felix encouraged.

Esther playfully tousled Felix’s dark hair, looking at his face that resembled Bradley’s. “That depends on how well my good son takes care of me.”

“No problem, Mommy! I’ll be super serious!”

Finally, Esther and Felix reached the airport. Agatha spotted them and waved from a distance. “Felix.”

Felix adored Agatha, so he wriggled out of his mother’s embrace and rushed toward her.”

Grandma Foster!”

Agatha held Felix tenderly and told Esther, “The plane is ready. We can start boarding now.” “Grandma Foster, you go ahead with Felix onto the plane. I need to talk to Jasper.”

Agatha gave Jasper a meaningful look and then boarded the plane with Felix.

Esther took the luggage from Jasper.

A helpless smile appeared on Jasper’s gentle and handsome face. “Esther, I understand how you feel.”

Esther gazed at Jasper and smiled suddenly. “Really?”

Jasper stepped closer, hugging Esther. His voice was warm and a bit affectionate as he whispered, “Esther, I promised we’d just be good friends. I’ll stick to that, so don’t worry.”

Jasper hesitated for a moment and continued. “Please don’t avoid me. Maybe next time we meet, I’ll have a girlfriend! I’m not short on admirers.”

Jasper’s words silenced Esther. They were the words she had been wanting to hear. She smiled in relief and replied, “Then I’ll be on my way.”

“Take care, and make sure you don’t arrive in Capitus too late. Felix is still a child, and an early bedtime would be best for him.”

Esther nodded. “Okay.”

Jasper stood still, watching as Esther pushed her luggage toward the airport entrance. When she reached the entrance, she turned back and waved at him. “Jasper, you can head back now. Drive safely.”

Jasper responded with a graceful wave. “I’ll leave once I’ve seen you off.”

Esther gazed at Jasper, took a deep breath, and then continued on her way.

Just as Esther disappeared from Jasper’s sight, Kevin’s car screeched to a halt beside him.

Quickly as a panther, Bradley leaped out and grabbed Jasper’s collar. His voice trembled angrily as he demanded, “Jasper, where do you plan to hide my wife and child this time?”