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

caused by the blade’s

“It’s not like we haven’t tried that. You

ended it all.”

just what to

sharp, painful breaths as he felt her words strike a chord deep within his chest, causing

knew she was

“Lyse!”

She found Jameson standing

burning with emotion.

me take you to the hospital, please?” Jameson asked gently, extending

hand toward her.

the silly game Jasper was playing. He was now employing a different tactic

he cared for Alyssa and doted on her-to show her

most.

“Okay.”

over to Jameson, as

him and Jasper.

place as he

retracted his hand.

hallway, walking side by side as though they were a couple,

looking utterly dejected.

the aching center of his chest, feeling a surge

to look

the hospital with

pain when they arrived that she couldn’t move. Her complexion was as pale

her time as a volunteer doctor overseas,