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?”

Alyssa a ghost story. I didn’t expect her

joke about these things with me, Axel!”

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

phone rang, vibrating

the screen to see the caller

hung

called again within the next twenty

Alyssa sighed and went

“Yes?” she asked quietly.

getting any better?” Jasper asked from the other end of

trembled. She

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

muster to Liana and none to her. They didn’t owe each

way would Alyssa let him have a

dinner tonight. Everyone’s here.

feeling something go off In

Family dinner?

someone else’s voice

here alone, hm? Come have some