Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"It's not a bad thing to cry. It's better for you to let it all out than to keep everything bottled up inside," Jasper responded.

Not everyone in the world might understand her good intentions. But Jasper surely did.

He gently pinched Alyssa's face and said, "Let's give time for both you and Taty to calm down.

Tomorrow, we'll spare some time to see Taty. Have a good chat with her. I'm sure that we can come up with a perfect strategy."

Teary-eyed, Alyssa rubbed her eyes and said coquettishly, "I'm hungry. Make me something to eat."

Jasper put his right hand on his chest and his left hand behind his back. He transformed into an elegant attendant and bowed respectfully.

"On it, my lady."

The next day, Jasper and Alyssa returned to Belbanks to see Tatiana.

their surprise, they learned that Tatiana hadn't gone home at all. Instead, she had contacted Lyla to say that she had some urgent matters to attend to at school.

and Jasper looked at each

moved all her belongings back home. They couldn't fathom any other

Taty, Lyse? Did something happen?" Lyla

Jasper and I were just thinking of taking Taty out to get some fresh air. I just didn't expect her to be busy." Alyssa didn't want Lyla to worry. So, she could only answer

it would be great if you could take her out. Thank you

to sleep. She didn't even have much appetite. She has been saying that she's fine, but

kick herself. She really regretted speaking so

never experienced

up showing concern for Alyssa's situation. It was too

She should stop splitting hairs." Lyla spoke in

already the evening by the

heart. She dialed Tatiana's number on her phone. Her call was rejected