Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Surprisingly, the dinner turned out to be a peaceful meal.

Winston and Alyssa seemed to have a tacit understanding of one another. Neither of them made any mention of the things that would make each other upset.

"Woah! Are you all having a feast by yourselves? How could you!"

Cyrus came over after being tired of strolling around the house. He was also hungry, so he sat himself down at the dining table too.

"That wasn't very hospitable of you, Lyse. Why didn't you call me over when there's a feast here? I don't even have an appetite as big as Silas'. Were you afraid that I'd gobble everything up?"

Winston and Alyssa looked at Cyrus. In unison, they exclaimed, "Oh! I forgot about you!"

After dinner, Winston got ready to leave.

Alyssa stood on the steps as she watched Winston and Neil depart. As for Jasper, he wasn't just going to stand and watch. He walked them straight to their car.

Before Winston got into the car, he paused. He stood up tall and looked at Jasper with a deep gaze.

He said, "I stayed back tonight because I missed my daughter. I just wanted to spend more time with her. Don't you dare feel smug about it. I have never acknowledged you nor forgiven you."

to receive your forgiveness. I just hope you can give me a chance to be

voice was hoarse

give whatever it

in front of Lyse. That is up to you. However, it is not

anyone who is not my family. Even if you give your life away for my daughter's sake, I will still hate you. I will continue to despise you. I

of your efforts will go down the drain. It might all be

my life." Jasper's eyes began to well up with tears. His thin lips trembled as he continued, "My only regret

watch over her forever. I will do so until I take

After a while, he got

watched as the Taylor family's entourage of luxury cars drove into the distance. Then, he turned around

asked, "What did

to tell you to sleep early and to have your meals on time. You are not as strong as you might think. So, don't overexert

planted an adoring kiss on her cheek. "And he said

the one who included the last point, right?" Alyssa squinted at him. She saw right through

Jasper pouted helplessly. "That's why you should listen to me for

what in the world did Winston say to you? I'm sure it wasn't anything nice!"

"No matter what he said, aren't you still right here