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 shot

were

my family and our close friends. What are

eyes at the table turned to Jasper, and a hush fell over them.

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

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

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

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

fired at Jasper, implying that he was

legs and leaned backward while drumming

the daughter of a gang leader.

one

good impression on her family, but

dinner for his sake.” Alyssa helped Jasper out, thinking that her family was a

drawing

here.”

on that,

to join us. Bring him in and seat him at

table.”

somewhat complicated,” Sean informed.

voice, saying,

shock, her eyes

the hall. What

Sean and