Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 37

“Give it up. It’s not going to happen,” Alyssa said firmly. “I won’t eat with you.”

Landon clucked his tongue. “Why so harsh? Remember how I helped you teach Dylan a lesson? Think of this meal as thanks for that. Can’t you do that?”

Alyssa smiled mockingly. “As far as I’m aware, Jasper’s the one who helped me out. It’s inappropriate for you to take credit for something your best bud did.”

“Have I done anything to offend you, Ms. White? Why can’t you give me a chance?” Landon looked her in the eye. “Is it because you already have Jonah? Does he have the guts to tell the world you’re his girlfriend? Because I do!”

“Mr. Harper, it doesn’t matter who came first or last when it comes to relationships. But having shame and morals does.” Alyssa’s simple sentence was enough to make Landon pale. “I may not have the best upbringing, but I do know what shame is.”

“When I married Jasper, my heart belonged to him and only him. Now that Jonah’s my boyfriend, he’s all I can see. I don’t mind if my relationship isn’t the best, but I hate it when people try to ruin it. I’d advise you to keep your nose out of my business, Mr. Harper. Please don’t disturb my life anymore.” Only the heavens knew how bitter Alyssa felt when she said this.

His gaze deepened for a second. Alyssa breathed deeply and

…

eyes widened. How had he gotten there so quickly? Had he taken a

iciness. The restaurant’s A/C was turned up at full blast.

a time, they’d bewitched her and put

idea of melting a

down his afternoon appointment when he’d heard about Alice and Landon being together. Then, he’d sped over to the

This made him mad. He’d never been the type to throw a

“Work.” She turned away.

something wrong with your memory? I told you we’re still husband and wife as long as the divorce isn’t finalized. You’re still a

hotels. What the hell were you thinking? Are you

humiliate me?” The veins