Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jasper rested his chin on Alyssa's head and rubbed against it. "Sure. If it's your wish to get rid of Daisy Schmidt, I'll see to it."

"Taty... Why?" Sean was astonished to learn that Tatiana had dropped the lawsuit. Kneeling beside the bed on one knee, he gripped her sweaty hands and offered, "I can be your legal representation. I'll battle the Schmidts on your behalf. We will win this court case for sure, so why are you backing down? We must continue the fight against the Schmidts until the very end."

"I'm sorry, Sean..." Hugging her knees and curling up in bed, she looked at him through tears. "I understand your sentiments, but I'm sorry..."

The more she apologized, the more painful and suffocating it became for him. Tatiana was not at fault. The blame lay with the Schmidts and that scoundrel David.

"Sean, can we put an end to this case? Please stop fighting for me." Tearing up, she shook her head. "I'm a Taylor. The Schmidts can't do anything to me. But what will you do if you make them your enemy?

threat to your family? If this scandal goes viral, your family

blank as his heart

fearful of the attention and the public opinion. She was more worried

I was young. I still feel the same. I'd like to take your last name." Gently caressing the face of her lover, she said, "I know your family has reservations about me. They won't approve if they

know that Alyssa had said something to the effect last night. The two Taylor sisters were equally empathetic and thoughtful. Because of that, they were willing to endure humiliation and suppress their needs

Alyssa had found her happy ending with Jasper,

his lover into a tight hug. "If you're willing, we can register our

to be one with her. He promised, "You're the only

idea what the