Chapter 50

After a while, Evelyn became still. Jasper thought she had fallen asleep and thus focused on driving. But then, a hand rested on his thigh. "Jasper, I…" Evelyn's voice was soft, and her eyes were hazy, shining with a glow as if she were drunk. "Have you made up your mind?" Jasper's throat tightened. He tried hard to concentrate on the road, but Evelyn was like an enchanting siren who was testing his resolve. While Evelyn didn't respond with words, her actions spoke volumes. She fumbled with her seatbelt and began to crawl toward him. In the end, they didn't make it to the hospital. The car pulled off into a secluded spot in the outskirts, surrounded by open fields and under a sky full of stars. After a long while, the heat in the car dissipated, and both of them regained their composure. "Let's just pretend… this never happened," Evelyn's face flushed as she spoke. "You saved me, and I appreciate that, but I'm not thanking you for your help…" Jasper thought that was far from hel