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?”

ghost story. I didn’t expect her

about these things with me, Axel!” Alyssa grilled

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

then, Alyssa’s phone rang, vibrating on the

deep breath and unlocked the screen to see the caller ID. She froze up upon

quickly hung up

Jasper called again within

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

“Yes?” she asked quietly.

other end

She

on out.” Now the man’s tone was edged with a sternness, commanding her

her eyes. Jasper had truly given all the love he could possibly muster to Liana and none to her.

way would Alyssa let

to his family dinner tonight. Everyone’s here. I can’t leave,” Alyssa responded

flinched where he was, feeling something go off

Family dinner?

someone else’s voice

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