Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jasper sat on the couch in the study, gently massaging his temples. He rested his elbows on his knees and leaned forward. Shoulders trembling, he appeared to be in great pain.

His head started aching on the way home, and his condition was exacerbated after listening to the three women badmouthing Alice.

A princess who was a pauper. It was not their place to badmouth Alice.

“Mr. Jasper, is your headache acting up again? I’ll get the medications!” Mrs. Rosle found the pain relief pills in a drawer and brought him a glass of water. After taking the pills, he seemed more at ease as the pain reduced.

“You can’t rely on pills all the time! I remember that your condition Improved after Madam Alice performed some acupuncture on you. Shall we get her to check on you?” Mrs. Rosle suggested.

“Mrs. Rosle.” He choked on tears, “H–Have they been putting down Alice all along? They said that Alice made their meals for three years. Is that true?”

“Yeah, Mr. Jasper. I told you Madam Alice was a hard worker, but you insisted that she was faking it. She went at it for three years! I’d have to praise her even if she was doing it for show. Such persistence!”

He pursed his pale lips.

“When she first joined the family, her cooking was average. She humbly asked me to teach her. I told her that it was the job of the maids and chef, and I asked her to sit back and relax.

“She insisted on working, saying that she should cook for you and take care of your daily needs because she couldn’t help you much at work.

a mask in the kitchen! But she eventually got used to it. She was busy

wondered the reason behind the coughing.

sensation closed in. Even the pills couldn’t

for the family. How could they not show an ounce of gratitude and mock her instead? It’s outrageous, I tell

could get back with Madam Alice. But I also wanted her to marry another man because it upsets me to think about her suffering in this family. I want her

stones. Jasper furrowed his brows, feeling like he was

by uneventfully, which meant that Newton Beckett’s birthday was nearing, and Alyssa would finalize

announce their marriage. They hastily registered for the marriage certificate at the city

smiled sweetly and leaned into Jasper, who looked expressionless as though he was Photoshopped

naively believed that things would change for the better after they were married. She thought Jasper would warm up to

she

because of a lack of effort from her side. There was an Insurmountable distance between

after pulling a few all–nighters. Please take a look at Ada Kingsley’s wedding planner proposal.” Sean placed the file in front of Alyssa. Her eyes lit up as she

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