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

was being misunderstood by her loved ones. To her, this hurt

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

haven't answered my question,

up slowly and enunciated her question once again. "If I wasn't your sister, would you still stop

question is based on the assumption

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

ways. They

the refrigerator and downed an entire bottle of cold water. She

fire burning within her. She

of no use at all. Alyssa figured that she should try

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

looked up at him, and her eyes met his.

having another cold