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.

out the last cigarette in the box. He was about to light it

“Jasper Beckell.”

his ex–wife. The cigarette between his lips nearly fell

instantly noticing the pile of cigarette butts at his Jeet. She frowned. “What is this?

for too long,” he replied. Then, he threw the fresh cigarette on the

Suit yoursell. You do love accusing Innocent people.”

though, his voice rough and gravelly from the smoke.

my brother alone. Now if you’ll excuse

as possible, lest you start stalning it. Goodbye,” Alyssa said sternly, then turned to head

Alyssa was. She had never been like this. She always had a loving smile and a gentle demeanor for his boss–a true sunshine on a winter’s

that sun had

couldn’t help but wonder what his boss had done to drive such a

in his tone. “Don’t leave before I say you

your permission for anything.” Alyssa retorted in a cold tone. “Weren’t you so eager to end