Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 138

Alyssa’s heart clenched for a moment. “I miss her, Axel. But Mom isn’t here anymore. At some point, we we need to face reality and

move on from our hurt.

“We’re Taylors, Axel. The family needs us to protect it. We are Its future. That’s why we must keep ourselves in the present and tearn to look forward.”

“You can accomplish that. I can’t. I’m Just some boy stuck in his fever dream, refusing to wake up. This isn’t home to me anymore, Alyssa”

The siblings sunk into silence for a long while.

“Alright, that’s enough depression for one night. I respect whatever decision you make,” Axel lazily waved his hand.

Then he noticed that Alyssa had teared up some. He hurriedly tried to tend to her, saying, “Hey, don’t think about that anymore. I’m going

to tell you something really Interesting. Jasper Beckett is here tonight.”

“What?” Alyssa yelped, shocking everyone present.

Winston scowled at her. “What are you yelling for? Is there a rat in the house or something?”

telling Alyssa a ghost story. I didn’t expect

with me,

if you don’t belleve me. He might be standing right out there. Don’t worry, though. He probably doesn’t know your true identity. You did ride over here

rang, vibrating

and unlocked the screen to see the caller ID. She froze up upon seeing who

quickly hung up the

within

wouldn’t give up so easily, Alyssa sighed and went to

“Yes?” she asked quietly.

Jasper asked from the other end of the

trembled. She hummed

man’s tone was edged with a sternness, commanding

given all the love he could possibly muster to Liana and none to her. They didn’t owe each other anything, so there was no reason to

would Alyssa let

me to his family dinner tonight. Everyone’s here.

was, feeling something go off In

Family dinner?

else’s voice

you doing here alone, hm? Come have some dessert!” It was a woman’s