Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 54

Alyssa wasn’t in the mood to go to the hotel. She decided to head home. Sean remained silent for a long time. Finally, he asked, “Ms. Alyssa, does Jasper still not know that you are the heiress of the Taylor family?”

“Yeah,” Alyssa replied softly, looking melancholic.

Sean understood. No wonder she asked for a stand–in when Jasper visited her last time.

“Sean, I didn’t mean to keep it from you …”

“I understand.” Sean interrupted.

Alyssa raised her brows in astonishment.

“Who wants to dredge up heartache? Naturally, I prefer to keep it locked away, never to be touched again. I was just concerned about you. I worried Mr. Taylor would feel heartbroken and upset if he ever found out,” Sean continued. His hands gripped the steering wheel tightly as his eyes glistened with moisture.

Alyssa was the center of the family’s universe, beloved by all. But to her dismay, she had been mistreated by that despicable scoundrel, Jasper. If Winston were to find out, he’d probably be so furious that he’d wield a fifty–meter–long sword in his rage.

“I guess keeping it a secret was just a momentary decision. Besides, after a failed marriage, I only want to focus on myself. I have no intention of marrying again,” Alyssa said as she closed her eyes.

off Jasper’s cutting words from her mind. With a

stated firmly, “I won’t

joining a convent. I don’t want rumors suggesting people work for me out

a sheepish smile. His heart filled with bitterness. He knew he wasn’t worthy, but he was willing to

did you choose to marry Jasper?” Sean asked. His eyes narrowed with

expression turned sorrowful. A whirlwind of emotions rushed through her.

eleven, I participated in a school mountain–climbing activity. My mother had left me a precious heirloom. It was a sapphire pendant, which I accidentally lost on the

did I get lost, but I also encountered a powerful typhoon. I was trapped deep in the mountains with no cellphone signal. It was a harrowing experience, and

He didn’t hesitate to lead a team when he heard about my predicament. He braved

end, he found me, nearly frozen, hidden behind a

and his beautiful eyes shone

was enchanted.

He kept telling me the lamest jokes. His sense

might be your name? Not telling? Well then, I’ll call you Little One. Little person, little mouth, little nose…”

am more developed than other

me that, young lady. Don’t go sharing it with

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scoundrels might try to take advantage