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.

Cyrus spoke

though he were examining

my family and our close friends.

at the table turned to Jasper, and a hush

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

around and glared at Jasper, who looked at ease.

Then, he took a

the Beckett family’s rules, but we don’t allow animals at the

at Jasper, implying that

her legs and leaned backward while drumming her calloused fingers on the

air of the daughter

jaw. No one would feel good

desperate to leave a good impression on

his

moment, Sean called out to Alyssa, drawing her aside and

here.”

up on that,

“Oh? I didn’t expect him to join us. Bring him in and seat him at

table.”

is somewhat complicated,” Sean informed.

voice, saying, “Mrs. Schmidt is here with

gasped in shock, her eyes widening. “She’s

confirmed, “Yes, they’re waiting outside the hall.

immediately followed Sean and left the