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

else would I be with? You?” Alyssa scowled. “It’s not like we

it all.”

just what to

words strike a chord deep within his

numb. Yet, he knew

“Lyse!”

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

eyes burning

to the hospital, please?” Jameson asked gently, extending

hand toward her.

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

much he cared for Alyssa and doted on her-to show her that he was the one who loved her

most.

“Okay.”

knife and strode over to Jameson, as if having

and Jasper.

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

retracted his hand.

two exited the hallway, walking side by side as though

utterly

center of his chest, feeling

you to look at

hospital with Alyssa in tow.

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

was a result of her time as a volunteer doctor