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.

car as she watched her favorite "ship" in the world kissing one another

to keep as a

Xavier turned around to gaze at Maggie, his jaw wide open in shock. Countless ways of rejecting her request were already pooling in

sighed and said, "Okay, but

eyes!" Maggie shot Xavier a grateful look, her eyes wide. "You have such a kind heart,

back of his hand, feeling his blood pressure rise by

back home, leaving Alyssa back at the villa. They didn't want Alyssa's upset mood to further stress

sat in the backseat during the ride, the distance between

phone and giggling quietly. Jasper also noticed how Xavier kept looking

peculiar feeling suddenly surfaced within

come

black vehicle came to a stop

reminded her kindly, "I would suggest you bring this matter up with your mother as soon as possible, Ms. Madison. I'm afraid she may find it harder to accept

you for the reminder, Mr. Jasper." Maggie's eyes dimmed as she forced a smile. "Though. convincing my mother is difficult,

since I've come to 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 than

young girl. He smiled lightly.

and Xavier escorted Maggie

home, Xavier stepped forward.

"What is it,

teddy bear bag? I would

one myself. I even drew the