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.

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

“Jasper Beckell.”

man’s heart pounded erratically as he gazed up at his ex–wife. The cigarette between his lips nearly fell out with

at his Jeet. She frowned. “What is this? I

waited for too long,” he replied. Then, he threw the fresh cigarette on the ground and stomped it

this again? Suit yoursell. You do love accusing

rough

promise afterward and leave my brother alone. Now if you’ll

it. Goodbye,” Alyssa said sternly, then turned to head back into

how cold Alyssa was. She had never been like this. She always had a loving smile

Jasper, that sun

what his boss had done to

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

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