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 in the world." Jasper hugged Alyssa tightly, hope

sweet-talking. But he

sniffled as she

you crying, Lyse?"

fault," Alyssa grumbled, nuzzling

it? Are

was too shy to respond, though the tears in her eyes sufficed as

you crying for, silly? I never fear trouble. In fact, I enjoy

that I didn't die when I was a child nor when I was in the military in

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

Schmidt. Why don't we go back?"

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