Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 268

Rosaline sat beside Liana, consoling her.”Your uncle spent a lot of money to hi re Mr. Simon to save your aunt from the Bureau. Clearly, he cares deeply for her.

“I’m sure now that your aunt is able tohelp, you’ll definitely be able to marry Jasper! Hasn’t he been coming over frequently? I’m confident your relationship has grown even closer!”

She was grinning like a fox who had eaten the canary, feeling that her position as an in-law to the Beckett family was now 100 % secure.

Rosaline added, “You know what Jasper’s temp er is like. He would never have come if he didn’t like you anymore.”

“I guess so … I just… don’t feel good aboutall this,” Liana said as she recalled the look Jasper had given her earlier today.”Yes, he’s been by my side all these days,

but it feels like he’s changed.”

“That’s enough. Don’t go overthinkingnow.”

Just then, the door opened. It was Jasper.

Liana swiftly put up her frail, meek mask. “Jas-Jasper …”

Jasper went up to her side, his expression flat. Just when she thought he was close enough to touch, he stopped in his tracks. Liana’s hand hung awkwardly in the air, her cheeks slowly flushing with embarrassment.

to head back to the office to finishsome work. I’ll come see you tonight.”Although Jasper’s tone was gentle, his

…” Liana teared up.”It’s all my

about

Jasper turned

and fidgeted with her blanket, words stuck in her throat,

her as he used to. He wasn’t

looked at her made

mother a look, and the latter quickly went out

“Mr. J-Mr. Jasper.”

turned around slowly.

when you’re around, but when you’re not

suffered so much overseas, waiting for her return to your side.

devastated!”

at her eyes

I owe hermy life, after

nothing else and left straight

view, feeling

…

few days arranging board meetings