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.

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. She informed

at each other,

her belongings back home. They couldn't fathom any other reason that might necessitate her staying at

something happen?" Lyla asked with an anxious expression

I just

would be great if you could take

since David was released, Taty hasn't been able to sleep. She didn't even have much appetite. She

herself. She really regretted speaking so

of suffering she had never experienced before.

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

if you meet with Taty, please convince her on my behalf. She should stop splitting hairs." Lyla spoke in a warm yet helpless voice, "Let bygones be bygones. We should be forward-looking

by the time they left Heightsnew

heaviness in Alyssa's heart. She dialed Tatiana's number on her phone. Her call was rejected after a few