Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 140

“The cold wind burns my face and blows its hosty pepper up my nose, Kavler murmured. “Black are my steps on silver sed; thick blows my hosty breath abroad”

Jasper had been waiting in the cold for nearly an hour now. Yet, this was nothing compared to his days in the military, where standing an entire day was routine,

The only difference was that his heart was in his throat right now.

He was worried Alice would change her mind and not come outside. What could he do then? Darge Into the manor? Impossible–he could not do that. This was the Taylor family’s residence.

What Hght did he have to knock on their door asking for Alice?

None that he could think of.

in the box. He was about to light it when the sound

“Jasper Beckell.”

up at his ex–wife. The cigarette between his lips nearly fell out with how

the pile of cigarette butts at his Jeet. She frowned. “What is this? I thought you

for too long,” he replied. Then, he threw the

me for this again? Suit yoursell. You do love accusing Innocent people.” Alyssa

his voice rough and gravelly from the

agreed. Please honor your promise afterward and leave my brother alone. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ll have to

Belbank as soon as possible, lest you start stalning it. Goodbye,” Alyssa said sternly, then turned to head back into the

cold Alyssa was. She had never been like this. She always had a loving smile and a gentle demeanor

for Jasper, that sun had now

had done to drive such a lovely woman

there, Alice,” Jasper called, a hint of panic in his tone. “Don’t leave before I

your slave or mald. I don’t need your permission for anything.” Alyssa retorted in a cold tone. “Weren’t you so eager