Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 662

Lauren looked up and met Alyssa’s gaze with her clear eyes. Despite the silence, Alyssa read Lauren’s

mind just by exchanging looks.

Jasper looked over and comforted Alyssa with a hint of pleading, “This is the first time Lauren’s had a

crush on someone and defended him. Just think of it as Lauren going on a trip. If she’s happy with

Landon, let’s give them a chance.”

“I can tell that Lauren cares about him. I don’t want to get between them. I just-” Alyssa stared into

Jasper’s eyes.

He smiled understandingly. “I know. I get it.” He only reserved this side of himself for her.

He added, “But don’t you forget that Lauren has me too.”

It was a curt and powerful statement. She felt her heart skip a beat and hurriedly looked away.

Jasper had always been taciturn, but each word he spoke carried weight.

All the family members took their seats at Alyssa’s table, except for Winston and Lyla. Jasper insisted on

sitting beside Alyssa, unfazed by the disapproving looks from those around her. He had thick skin, to say

the least.

spoke his mind as he

he were

family and our close

table turned to Jasper, and

casting a tender gaze in Alyssa’s direction. He insisted, “I’m exactly where I should be-right

nearly spat out her drink. She, spun around and glared at Jasper, who looked at ease.

muttered under his breath, “That jerk.” Then, he took a sip of water.

don’t know the Beckett family’s rules, but we don’t allow animals at the dinner table.”

implying that he was a

leaned backward while drumming her calloused fingers

air of the daughter of a

and clenched his jaw. No one would feel

to leave a good impression on her family,

along well and enjoy dinner for his sake.” Alyssa helped Jasper out, thinking that her family

Sean called out to Alyssa, drawing

here.”

on that,

“Oh? I didn’t expect him to join us. Bring him

table.”

somewhat complicated,” Sean informed.

pause, he lowered his voice, saying, “Mrs. Schmidt

gasped in shock, her eyes widening. “She’s here too?”

confirmed, “Yes, they’re waiting outside the hall. What would you like to do?”

and