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

even developed an interest in his affairs.

relationship appeared to have improved.

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

still affected by the incident.

kidnapped when they were just children. Their kidnappers were part of a

including drug trafficking,

from wealthy families

of that. You’re referring to the gang leader, Gustav

information she had heard from

once been a henchman under Colene’s father but later

establishing his gang.

das

the day, Gustav was so bold as to provoke the police, claiming that he would only retire after

millions in ransom

was finally arrested 18 years ago, the media celebrated, only to have Gustav grinning

the cameras.

are aware of the diagnosis. Grandpa, don’t worry. Dr. Liverton is a trustworthy acquaintance

there are no other solutions to his PTSD

I have no idea when and where he would

at any time.

it under wraps as long as possible. At the very least, we

the majority