Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"Lyse, if you're planning a future with me in it, does it mean you're willing to marry me?" Jasper flashed a cheeky grin and pinched Alyssa's cheek.

Alyssa protested, "No! I'm not marrying you. That was ..."

She had just thought that his proposal was shabby.

At the police station, Cyrus was facing a dilemma. The time limit for Sophia's detention had lapsed, and both the Beckett family and his superiors were exerting pressure to release Sophia within the next two hours.

The clock was ticking.

Simon Lynch emerged from the interrogation room after speaking with Sophia. He strolled over to Cyrus' desk, arrogantly crossing his legs. Lifting his chin, he sneered, "Chief Taylor, I understand your desire to seek justice for your sister, but everyone is equal under the law. No innocent citizen shall be treated unfairly.

inadequacy as a law enforcement

brow and directed a piercing gaze at Simon's smug face. "Mr. Lynch, you're full of shit. Why else would you have said

about to slam the table, he held back at the thought of his social standing. He gritted his teeth. "Chief Taylor, you'd be naive to think

if you dare," Cyrus smirked, knowing fully that Simon was nothing more than a bully who preyed on the weak. Sometimes, he couldn't help but muse about

it's time to give up,"

up a futile defense? The outcome will not change. You're just a lowly policeman who could change nothing. If I were you, I'd rather act in the capacity of Cyrus Taylor. That might be more effective in getting what you want." "Hah, what nonsense. Who do you think you are?" Cyrus stared squarely at Simon's annoying face and emphasized,

Cyrus' composed demeanor, he clenched his fist in silent

no hope for a miracle in Sophia's

rushed over, exclaiming, "Chief Taylor, someone has turned himself