Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 55

Jasper recalled the disappointment and resentment in Alice’s eyes as if they were sworn enemies. He suddenly felt empty inside, like he had lost someone important.

Rosie followed Jasper into the study looking upset, not long after.

“Mr. Jasper, Ms. Gardner is here. You should go greet her.”

“I’m not going.”

His answer took Rosie aback. Had he finally grown a backbone? It was so inspiring to see a fool turn over a new leaf.

“I know why she’s here.” Jasper slumped down on the chair. He stared ahead blankly and continued, “Tell her that she shouldn’t even bother if it’s about Dylan. The Gardner family must be in a mess right now. She should go back and spend more time with her parents. I’ll meet her in a few days after things have settled down.”

“What if she insists on staying?” Rosie asked.

“Then, let her be.” Jasper sighed deeply and rubbed his forehead. He kept thinking of the phrase “Good for nothing.” He was infuriated by Alice’s description of him as such. She had never relied on him. How would she know if he was useless?

gleefully and nodded, giving him a thumbs up as she

furrowed his eyebrows. It seemed that Mrs. Rosie genuinely disliked Liana. She was

stood outside the villa, looked at Liana coldly, and said, “Mr. Jasper said he

was about to barge in. But she was no match for Rosie, who was quite well–built. Rosie merely

Jasper’s fiancée, the future Mrs. Beckett! How can you be so rude to me? I’ll tell Jasper you bullied me and get him to

Jasper married you. Even if they’re separated now,

Liana’s face turned

Jasper, you can go ahead. I’ll even

find a good

look on Liana’s face. It was not the sweet and

blind eye!” Liana ignored Rosie. She’d rather

movie screens, the ex–girlfriend kneeling outside the door, pleading for another chance. After some time without any response,

You have to help me! Uncle

dinner with Mr. Beckett Senior.

wait here until

rain soon. I have to bring in the clothes. You can