Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 517

No love lingering on.

Alyssa couldn’t lie. Pain swept through her chest when she said those words out loud.

This pain had become a familiar companion. It was a constant presence in her three years of marriage to Jasper, and she often worried it might trigger a heart attack. It struck her more often than the occasions

when Jasper spent time with her.

“What’s the point of asking all this now, Jasper? Do you still expect me to feel the same way for you and not move on?” Alyssa asked weakly. She rarely appeared so fragile in front of others.

She continued, “I’ve loved you for 13 years. Tell me, how many more years could I possibly sacrifice? I

can’t bring myself to love you anymore. I’m afraid to.”

She was scared of loving anyone else at this point.

It felt like someone was squeezing Jasper’s heart. Painful emotion rose like a wave in his throat, cutting

his breath off.

he had been. Not only had he dragged her down

he had also

knowing he would be defeated by her

he still tried.

loved you, when I

love you anymore.”

eyes were hot with unshed tears. He held her hand. It felt so cold. He couldn’t keep

warm anymore.

again, Jasper. I owe you one. I’ll definitely pay back the favor

isn’t too outrageous,”

up boundaries between them once

in response, but she had fallen asleep on his shoulder.

did, her flushed cheeks standing

He hugged her closer, reminiscing on the countless chances

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So he was going to

as he could.

blame himself for how things had turned

this weather, nor could his phone pick up any signal. Though Jasper wanted this moment to last forever, he

on feeling for her