Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

It was already past midnight when they arranged everything.

For the sake of Maggie's safety, Alyssa had intended for Maggie to live in her own house starting today until the case against David Schmidt ended. For one, Maggie could be protected. Secondly, Alyssa genuinely adored this unfortunate yet strong, young girl.

But Maggie insisted on going back home because of her mother's heart condition. She was worried her mother might get a heart attack if she woke up from her sleep and did not see Maggie anywhere, not to mention what might happen if her mother knew that Maggie had come to speak to them.

It was a good thing Maggie's mother hadn't contacted her that night. She must still be sleeping. It was as if the heavens itself supported this strong, young girl's decision, too.

Xavier escorted Maggie to the car, treating her with utmost care throughout the process as if he had turned a new leaf.

Jasper walked out of the villa with Alyssa in his arms. He wiped away her tears and wrapped his hand around her neck before kissing her on the forehead.

"It's late, Lyse. You've already yawned countless times, and your eyes can barely keep themselves open. Xavier and I will send Ms. Madison home. Be good and wait for me to come back home."

"You know exactly why I'm yawning so much." Alyssa pouted. "You exhausted me in the process of rejuvenating yourself. I can't simply rest when I have the ability to fuel you with energy."

Confidence surged in Jasper's chest. Alyssa's exhaustion was her body's way of telling him how satisfied with him she was.

Jasper's skills in bed had improved greatly since that time in the kitchen. He knew just the right buttons to press.

Jasper couldn't help it even now. He kissed Alyssa on the lips before prying them open with his tongue to deepen their kiss.

It made Alyssa's heart flutter. Her breath seemed to be taken away.

watched her favorite "ship" in the world kissing one another fervently. The sound even made Xavier

to keep as a memento? I love

in shock. Countless ways of

still caved in in the end. He sighed and said, "Okay, but don't share it on social media or with

It'll be for my own eyes!" Maggie shot Xavier a grateful look, her eyes wide. "You have such a kind heart, sir. Thank you

the back of his hand, feeling his blood pressure rise

along with Xavier to drop Maggie back home, leaving Alyssa back at the villa. They

and Maggie sat in the backseat during the

lot. She kept on staring at her phone and giggling quietly. Jasper

peculiar feeling suddenly surfaced

he not have come

came to a stop below an

you bring this matter up with your mother as soon as possible, Ms. Madison. I'm afraid she may find it harder to accept things once you become a key witness for

the reminder, Mr. Jasper." Maggie's eyes dimmed as she forced a smile. "Though. convincing

seek you and Ms. Alyssa out, that means my mind is made up. I won't back out, no matter what. I would rather have tried

lightly. "Lyse

escorted Maggie to her

home, Xavier stepped forward. "Ms.

turned around. "What is it,

your teddy bear bag? I would like to buy

"I made this one myself. I even drew the design