I quietly close the door behind me, and he doesn’t look up or even acknowledge my presence. “Jasper?” I call out quietly to him. He slowly lifts his head from his hands, and I have to hold in a gasp. He looks utterly tired and defeated again. I can already see rings under his eyes. I slowly walk up to him, and he just stares at me, without any reaction. I stand next to him and slowly massage his shoulders. He tenses at first but then relaxes. He sighs with content and places his head back in his hands. I can’t help but think about what Ivy is doing to him… “Jasper…What on earth is-“I’m cut off when the door opens and Ivy steps in, holding a cup of tea in her hands. She spots me immediately and freezes. Before anyone can blink, I’m immediately standing in front of her and take the cup

