Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jasper's eyes widened slightly as a jolt ran through his entire being. He wrapped a warm hand around Alyssa's nape and deepened their kiss uncontrollably.

The stall owner turned around to clear some dishes. She didn't want to intrude on such an intimate moment.

Meanwhile, Jameson bore witness to this tender kiss between Alyssa and Jasper. His heart and body felt like they were being ripped to shreds. Pain and anguish filled his chest.

Carl sullenly sighed upon seeing the same thing Jameson saw.

One could attain anything through effort and calculation, except for love.

Jameson had given Alyssa his all and tried his best, yet Alyssa still returned to Jasper without a shred of care.

What a waste of effort!

Alyssa gently withdrew her lips from Jasper's, a spark of desire in her eyes. Her voice was somewhat strained. "You've... suffered a lot, Jasper. It's a good thing that the past is behind us now. From now on, only good times await us."

like the luckiest man

sweet-talking. But he was willing to learn

rested against his chest. She sniffled as she listened to

you crying, Lyse?" Jasper

all your fault," Alyssa grumbled, nuzzling

"What is it? Are you feeling sad

too shy to respond, though the tears in her

silly? I never fear trouble. In fact, I enjoy it—what doesn't kill me makes

emotion he was feeling. He felt guilty yet overjoyed at the same time for Alyssa's love. "Do you know how grateful I am that I didn't die when I was a child nor when I was in the military in Luminara, Lyse? How

as a cozy atmosphere settled around them. Neither noticed the car waiting across the road from

Why don't we

inside. He leaned back in the car seat, closed his eyes, and