Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

The question from Tatiana caused the tension in the room to peak.

Alyssa widened her eyes slightly. Grievance churned within her.

Since childhood, Tatiana and Alyssa were always joined at the hip. Yet, they were having such an intense argument tonight.

"What do you mean by that, Taty? Are you saying that I am someone who only cares about the safety of my family? And that I am egoistic and can't be bothered about others?"

Jasper's heart was pounding. As the middle person, he was stuck in an awkward position. He gave Alyssa a light tug by the hem of her top.

"Taty wouldn't think of you like that, Lyse. Don't overthink it."

"I'm overthinking it? She should explain to me what she meant by that, then!" Alyssa plucked the corner of her top back from Jasper's grip.

Jasper shuddered. He pressed his lips together bitterly.

much the public swore at and ridiculed her.

hated the most was being misunderstood by her loved ones. To her, this hurt more than any physical

stress for days. The mental exhaustion had finally made her snap at this very moment. She ended up releasing her anger at

haven't answered my question,

to give up easily. She got up slowly and enunciated her question

question is based

her best to suppress her anger. She then said to Jasper in a low voice,

parted ways. They were both

and downed an entire

still felt a fire burning within her. She could

that Landon's method of cooling down was of no use at all. Alyssa figured that she should try

of cold water, Jasper reached over the top of her head. He pushed

eyes met his. In an instant, she had simmered down a

another cold