Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 712

Alyssa noticed the distress and wariness on Newton’s face and assumed that she might have breached a sensitive family topic. It would be inappropriate for her to press for an answer.

Despite always being sensible, she somehow developed a deep interest in the matter that concerned

Jasper.

She blurted out boldly, “Grandpa, is there any tension between Jasper and Justin? And is that related to

their kidnapping case when they were younger?”

Newton looked astonished. Wide-eyed, he gasped, “Y-You knew about the kidnapping?”

“I’m sorry, Grandpa. I didn’t intend to overstep. Alyssa apologized.

After a pause, she whispered, “Jasper mentioned Justin to me a while ago. He’d promised to tell me the

truth later and that he won’t keep anything from me.

“I was giving him the silent treatment back then. And I had refused to learn the truth. But curiosity got the

better of me, so I …” Alyssa’s voice faded as she blushed in embarrassment.

Newton felt happy at the shy look on Alyssa’s face, which reminded him of her old self. That proved that

and even developed an interest

relationship appeared to have improved.

fact that Jasper is willing to share his past with you shows that he considers you family.

you,” Newton sighed, clearly still affected by

kidnapped when they were just children. Their kidnappers were

involved in various crimes, including drug trafficking, murder, and robbery. They were

from wealthy

gang leader, Gustav Holm, also

information she had

been a henchman under Colene’s father but

by establishing his gang.

das

to provoke the police, claiming that he would only retire

of millions in ransom payments.

years ago, the media celebrated, only to have Gustav grinning in front of

the cameras.

worry. Dr. Liverton is a trustworthy acquaintance of mine. He’ll keep it confidential,” she reassured.

and whispered, “Grandpa, there are no other solutions to his

Besides, I have no idea when and where he would be triggered. The secret

any time. What

under wraps as long as

company and inherits the majority of the shares