She understood now.
Jasper Milton had no interest in her, but only in the past that she knew.
He was probing, observing and scrutinizing her.
Her heart felt like someone just stabbed a knife through it.
His parents didn't want him to know about his past because they were afraid that he would find her and ruin his future.
She didn't want him to know about his past because she didn't want to be a stumbling block to him.
Their attempts to protect him had instead turned him cold-blooded.
"I don't want to," Stella said. She was annoyed, so she turned her head away from him.
Jasper grabbed her into his embrace and said, "I'll bathe you then."
Stella struggled against him but
his arms were like iron pliers.
His hot breath fell on her cold face.
She realized her efforts were futile and decided to give up. She sighed. "I'll do it myself."
