Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Jasper escorted Liana into his office under the scrutiny of everyone present in the building. The moment the doors shut behind them, she leaped into the man’s arms and clung to him in tears.” Thank you for coming for me, Jasper. I was so scared…”

Jasper’s eyes were impenetrable pools as he pushed her away.

“Jasper…” Liana was puzzled.

“Why did you do it?” His tone was icy, the look in his eyes no less intimidating.

“What do you mean?”

“Why did you go to Solana Daily about our marriage?”

She breathed a sigh of relief and tried to go back in for another hug. “Because I want to marry you. Don’t you want to marry me?”

“I do, but what you did was inappropriate.” His expression remained stern, completely missing his usual gentleness.

“What’s inappropriate? You and Alice aren’t married anymore!”

“There are still procedures she and I have to follow through. I also promised Grandpa we’ll only make our divorce official after his 80th birthday.” Jasper stepped back to avoid her. “She’s still my wife in name. You exposing news of the marriage has made everyone involved unhappy. Grandpa is only going to be more dissatisfied with you.”

Jasper was, in every way, a straightforward man who considered the pros and cons of every action. he took. He was emotionally stunted even as a child. Every bit of kindness he could spare was given to Liana, but it didn’t change how direct his words could be. He thought she would understand because they were childhood friends.

It became apparent that she completely failed to grasp the point, and her eyes were red with. anger. “Who’s unhappy? Are you feeling bad for Alice because everyone on the internet is calling her a mistress? Do you feel sorry for her?”

some other woman. None of this should’ve happened.” He pinched the bridge of

furiously stomped her feet, her high–pitch shrieks causing a fresh wave of pain to course through his temples. “We would’ve gotten together

three years that Grandpa is so understanding now. Without her, there’s no chance we could ever be together.” His own words tugged at his heartstrings. That was right. Would his grandfather have allowed him to get together with Liana if Alice hadn’t

clothes and prepared his baths. She was the one who took care of everything without saying a word just so she wouldn’t trouble him. She never fought, cried, or caused a fuss. Not a single word

divorce papers.

leave with Jonah, but there was no denying that she did her part as his wife in the three years they were married. He, meanwhile, saw her as nothing

siding with that woman?” Liana was shocked. When did Jasper become

when Jasper’s phone began to ring. It was his grandfather. There was no hiding the tension, so he swung open the door to speak

Mr. Jasper.” Xavier motioned for

want to go… I’m scared!” She stubbornly

afraid. Don’t accept any media interviews. I’ll handle the rest.” Jasper drove her out of the office with a straight face. Once the door finally shut behind him, he picked

“Grandpa.”

marry that hussy?” Newton snarled in anger. “Marry that Gardner girl and I’ll

was put out by the media, Grandpa.

girl who did it! She got anxious because you aren’t in a hurry to get hitched. That’s why she made such a

misunderstood her.” Jasper felt his headache get worse. After loosening his tie, he leaned against the wall to support himself enough to reach the couch to take a seat. He had to lie to his grandfather who loved him dearly, which left a bitter taste in his mouth. But there was

You’d better make up with Alice!” Newton got straight to the point. It

beaded on Jasper’s forehead as his breaths grew ragged. “Alice and I… are already done.

see how it is! You blind son of a bitch. I won’t rest

That was the sight Xavier returned to after he sent Liana on

alright, Mr. Jasper? Do you have another

Jasper sat down and closed his

Madam Alice who offered you relief through massages and acupuncture in the last three

in distress. “It’d be great if Madam Alice were still

”

sucked

sent someone to look into the matter.” Xavier

“Speak.”