He believed that growth required a price to be paid. After Emma faced setbacks and hit walls, she would eventually mature and come to understand certain truths.
Now, she had finally grown up and become sensible.
But the price she had paid was just too cruel.
If he could have been a considerate brother, like Amanda's brother Ethan, to communicate and connect with Emma, to care for and help her.
Emma wouldn't have ended up like this...
Evelyn Crawford approached Jasper Bollock from behind and gently patted his shoulder, whispering, "You don't need to blame yourself; this was her own choice."
Jasper Bollock was startled and looked at Evelyn with surprise in his bright eyes.
She could actually see right through his thoughts.
Evelyn looked at Jasper with a sad expression and said, "You are a good brother, it's just that everyone chooses their own path. Besides, didn't she say she now feels relieved and that she is happy?"