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."

with you by my side makes me feel like the luckiest man in the world." Jasper hugged Alyssa tightly, hope

or sweet-talking. But he was willing to learn

She sniffled

Lyse?" Jasper

all your fault," Alyssa grumbled, nuzzling into his

heart trembled. "What is it?

shy to respond, though the tears in her

for, silly? I never fear trouble. In fact,

love. "Do you know how grateful I am that I didn't die when I was a

blew against Alyssa and Jasper as a cozy atmosphere settled around them. Neither noticed the car waiting across the road from them nor the person inside who had been watching them

late, Mr. Schmidt. Why don't we go back?"

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