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.

public swore at and ridiculed her. But now, it was

Alyssa hated the most was being misunderstood by her

had finally made her snap at this

haven't answered my question,

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

your question is based on the assumption that

tried her best to suppress her anger. She then said to Jasper in

Tatiana parted ways.

kitchen. She opened the refrigerator and downed an entire bottle of cold water. She thought that

felt a fire burning within her. She could

use at all. Alyssa figured

was about to reach out for another bottle of cold water, Jasper

met his. In an instant, she had

having another cold drink