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.

at and ridiculed her. But now, it was obvious that

by her loved ones. To her,

her snap at this

answered my

slowly and enunciated her question once again. "If I wasn't your

your question is based on the assumption that I am

then said to Jasper in a low voice, "Go and arrange for

Tatiana parted ways.

the refrigerator and downed an entire bottle

within her. She could feel her blood

of no use at all. Alyssa figured that she should try again by drinking another

she was about to reach out for another bottle of cold water, Jasper reached over the top

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

you having another cold drink