Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Why didn't she tell him? Why? Jasper repeatedly tortured himself with the same questions ever since he learned the truth.

Had he known she was pregnant with his child and subsequently suffered a miscarriage, he might have acted differently.

"Jasper, please stop blaming yourself. You're not the only one at fault for failing to protect our baby. As the mother, I am at fault, too." She blinked and flashed a carefree smile at him, which only added to his heartache.

She continued, "Even if you made it back on time on that day, there was nothing much you could do about the car accident. I'm thankful that Grandpa was safe, or else I'd feel guilty about it for the rest of my life."

Tears brimmed in his eyes. Staring at her through tears, he felt his throat going dry. He croaked, "You had many opportunities to tell me about it afterward, but why did you keep it to yourself?"

Lowering her gaze, she retreated into the bathwater, appearing somewhat pitiable. "You were busy with work all the time. The frequent business travels made you exhausted and irritable. I didn't want to add to your burden and troubles."

"My troubles?"

then." She curled up into a ball and tried her best to breathe and hide her

and kind soul, I didn't want you to love me out of guilt. That's why I refused to add to your

soul when all he had done was inflict pain

me? You really shouldn't have fallen for me." He mumbled repeatedly to himself like a child who had done

love. I fell for you ever since meeting you when I was 11. You are the light of my life." Clasping his rough fingers in her wet hands, she wrapped a finger around his. "If you want to make it up to me,

a splash, she dragged him into the bathtub. Water and bubbles splashed around as they embraced each other. Blushing, she engaged

their lovemaking in the bathroom. Alyssa felt cleaner and warmer

Alyssa. After the IV drip