Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 844

When Rose heard that, her tense heart finally eased a bit.

After years

of companionship, Alyssa was no longer just the mentor who brought her a glimmer of hope in

adversity. She was not only a friend but also a family. Rose didn’t want to make Alyssa worry or cause her

trouble.

Just then, Rose’s phone rang.

She glanced at the screen, and her eyes darkened. As she clenched the phone, her knuckles turned white.

Seeing her mood turn low, Silas tactfully exited the room and closed the door.

However, he lingered nearby, eavesdropping on the conversation.

He knew it wasn’t the best thing to do, but for some reason, he felt a strong desire to care for her.

Besides, he could tell that, from the nightclub onward, Rose hadn’t told him a single truth, no matter how

he asked. As a prosecutor for many years, he had developed sharp insight. So, her guarded thoughts were

transparent to him.

room, Rose hesitated for a

“Dad.”

“What happened tonight?”

father, George Emerson, spoke through the phone. It lacked warmth and

the usual questioning tone

early,” Rose

you know

woman echoed from the

Carney.

told you so. How could she obediently help you? You’re lucky if she

have.”

tightly clenched her fists, her face turning as pale

that nobody knew, not even Alyssa-Rose was the illegitimate daughter

the Emerson Group. However, her Identity had

Axel was shocked. “Wow! A close friend.”

foot! I’m

hung up

and then pulled out a sophisticated, palm-sized, ultra-thin notebook computer from his

pocket.

like them, but it was nearly impossible to obtain

this high-tech gadget, he could investigate many

of the luxury car. Soon, he had