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.

Beckett, you’re seated at the wrong table.” Cyrus spoke his mind

were examining a suspect.

our close friends. What are

to Jasper, and a

a tender gaze in Alyssa’s direction. He insisted, “I’m

drink. She, spun around and glared at Jasper, who looked

jerk.” Then, he took a

but we don’t

that

and leaned backward while drumming her calloused fingers on the table. She

of the daughter of a gang leader.

jaw. No one would feel

to leave a good impression on her family, but that didn’t mean they had the right to insult

along well and enjoy dinner for his

drawing her aside and whispering,

here.”

up on that, looking visibly upset.

join us. Bring

table.”

situation is somewhat complicated,” Sean informed.

saying, “Mrs. Schmidt is here

in shock, her eyes widening.

the hall.

followed Sean and