Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

The atmosphere in the living room turned frosty in an instant.

Cyrus recognized that he couldn't and wouldn't be able to persuade Alyssa. If he tried, he would only make the situation worse. So, he retreated discreetly.

Angelina also brought Lauren away, leaving space for the rest to talk.

Jasper held his breath. His hands were trembling. Subconsciously, he reached out, wanting to hold Alyssa's hand. But, he stopped midway and curled his fingers in. He really didn't want Alyssa to leave.

He was never a coward. When he loved someone, he would love them fully. When there was someone he hated, he hated them to the core.

It was just that he was indebted to Alyssa. At the same time, he felt guilt toward Winston.

No matter if it was the three years of heart-rending marriage or Alyssa's miscarriage... These were all his fault. He was the one who hurt Winston's precious daughter. He had committed an unpardonable sin.

He didn't mind if Winston berated him or even beat him up again. He would allow him to vent his anger until he was placated.

"What are you thinking, Winston?" Alyssa scoffed.

With an adamant look, she continued, "I wouldn't have risked falling and running away from home if I wanted to listen to you. I think it's best for you not to focus so much on me.

a foreign land. You didn't turn the entire country inside out to find me back then. Yet now,

lips tightly together and stepped forward. Alyssa still had a determined look on her face. He stared at her side profile with a gaze filled

irregular. A fire of rage

in person to do your own groceries. Have you had to cook your own meals these few

except that you worked without pay for three years. Haven't you had enough of that? Is this the kind of love that you wanted? Is this the kind of life that you wanted to

more Winston spoke, the more enraged he

he had had with the woman he loved the most.

she suffer a lire like

Jasper know how to get the

I have always

with a plethora of emotions. She choked on her tears as she continued, "I don't think that I am suffering in any way because this is what I want. I want a life with just the two of us under one roof and spending our days

lips, and his fingers curled up into a fist of

Spending their days together...

were not enough to express Jasper's feelings for Alyssa. That was what Alyssa had always wanted. But he had only managed to

these. Neither have you really understood me. I would go as far as to say that you didn't even know what Mom wished for. So, you do not have the right to dictate my life. You cannot get in the way of the choice that

heart. The world in front of him gradually became a