Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 454

Jasper flinched violently.

They used to be husband and wife. Why had it come to this?

The blade didn’t need to pierce his heart for it to be riddled with pain.

“Landon was the last person to see this blade’s end. He learned his lesson, however.”

Alyssa tilted her head, a sharp glint in her eyes.

“I’m sure someone as intelligent as you wouldn’t need me to shove this between your ribs for you to know

better, no?”

“What does he have that I don’t?” Jasper asked hoarsely.

Alyssa was caught by surprise. “What?”

“What does Jameson have that I don’t?” Jasper asked again, slowly walking closer to her even as the

pressure of the blade’s tip began increasing.

It was as if he didn’t care about his own life anymore.

“Stay away, Jasper!” Alyssa cried, taking meek steps backward, though her blade never left Jasper’s

chest. “Do you really think I won’t hurt you?”

“Why would you be with him? Is it … Is it all just to get revenge on me?” Jasper’s voice trembled, oblivious

the pain caused by the blade’s tip on

Alyssa scowled. “It’s not

it all.”

just what to

her words strike a chord deep within

knew

“Lyse!”

source of the sound. She found Jameson standing at the other end of

burning with emotion.

Let me take you to the hospital, please?” Jameson

hand toward her.

for the silly game Jasper was playing. He was now employing

doted on her-to show her that

most.

“Okay.”

tucked away her butterfly knife and strode over to

and Jasper.

was, frozen in place as he watched Alyssa say, “Let’s

his hand.

two exited the hallway, walking side by side as though they were a couple,

looking utterly

center of his chest, feeling a surge of heat behind

want you to look at

hospital

was in so much pain when they arrived that she couldn’t move. Her complexion was as

was a result of her time as a volunteer