Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 314

The tension in the air was almost palpable. Caught off guard, Alyssa inadvertently locked eyes with Jasper. She furrowed his brow in annoyance.

Jameson, too, found himself unexpectedly caught up in the situation. He adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses with an unemotional façade that quickly transformed into a sheepish expression.

“I’m sorry, Ms. Taylor. I had no idea he’d be here when I invited you along. I’ll forgo Madam Hammond’s autograph. Let’s go.”

Alyssa, however, remained composed. She flashed a cool smile and stood her ground.

“No need to worry. I’m perfectly fine. There’s no reason to avoid my ex-husband. I want you to get that autograph to fulfill your mother’s wish.”

Jameson widened his eyes at her, seemingly touched by her words. In contrast, her ex-husband’s face fell.

Jasper could hear her reply loud and clear as they stood not far away from each other.

Throughout the concert, he had been seething with anger, and he finally lost it when Alyssa mentioned Jameson’s mother. He had the urge to confront her about the nature of her relationship with Jameson.

that it was none of his business. He even imagined how she might verbally humiliate him.

did his heart always overpower his mind, leading him

the door to the dressing room swung open.

female voice cut through the tense atmosphere. Before Jasper could react, a force pulled him into an embrace by a soft

like a sloth, her face nuzzling against his shirt with adoration. “Jasper, were you here just

his body tensed. He stole glances at Alyssa through the corner of

eye.

see anything wrong with Zoe’s actions. To him, Zoe was acting in the same manner when

younger, which was perfectly normal.

him that Zoe was now 22 years old, a full-fledged

conduct toward Jasper was inappropriate, especially considering Jasper

boldly wrapped her arms around Jasper’s waist, making an unabashed request without

to embolden her, as she was eager to flaunt her close

her request. He had never given his

directed elsewhere. She followed his gaze and saw Alyssa, the ethereal beauty. Jealousy consumed her