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.

swore at

misunderstood by

had been under great stress for days. The mental exhaustion had finally made her snap at this very moment. She ended up

answered my question,

wasn't going to give up easily. She got up slowly and enunciated her

based on the assumption

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

Tatiana parted ways.

Tatiana left, Alyssa went into the kitchen. She opened the refrigerator and downed an entire bottle of cold water.

her. She could feel her

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

reach out for another bottle of cold water, Jasper reached over the

up at him, and her eyes met his.

having another