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.

she had contacted Lyla to say that she had some urgent matters to attend to at school. She informed her that she would be

at each other,

already graduated. She had moved all her belongings back home. They couldn't fathom any other reason that might necessitate

Lyse? Did something happen?" Lyla asked with an

just thinking of taking Taty out to get some fresh air. I just didn't expect her to be busy." Alyssa

if you could

overwhelmed Lyla's face. "Ever since David was released, Taty hasn't been able to sleep. She didn't even have much appetite. She has been saying that she's fine, but I know

to kick herself. She really

she had never experienced before. As a victim, she was the one who needed comfort and

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

please convince her on my behalf. She should stop splitting hairs." Lyla

evening by

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