Chapter 59

When Yvette heard that Jasper wasn't home, she found it odd. "That can't be right. I asked around, and Jasper has been at the base recently with no missions. They finished training early this morning, and I even saw Zachary when I entered the base housing. He's in the same squad as Jasper. If Zachary's home, why isn't Jasper home too?" Celeste didn't have a good answer for that and could only brush it off with a smile. "He never lets us ask about his work. Maybe he has other duties." Yvette had come here specifically for Jasper today, and she wasn't about to give up so easily. She muttered, "He hasn't been home for a month. I wonder what's keeping him so busy…" Then her eyes landed on the sliced herbed beef roast on the table, and she had an idea. She tugged on Celeste's arm and said coquettishly, "Mrs. Locke, I remember Evelyn saying that Jasper loves beef. How about I bring some to him today and see what he's up to?" Celeste knew Yvette liked her son. She had even asked Jasper