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.

her favorite "ship" in the world kissing one another fervently. The

them to keep

to gaze at Maggie, his jaw wide open in shock. Countless ways of rejecting her

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

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

clasped the back of his hand, feeling his blood pressure rise by the

to drop Maggie back home, leaving Alyssa back at the

during the ride, the

Maggie's mood had lightened up a lot. She kept on staring at her phone and giggling quietly. Jasper also noticed how Xavier kept looking at Maggie through the

feeling suddenly surfaced

have come

to a stop below an old

"I would suggest you bring this matter up with your mother as soon as

Maggie's eyes dimmed as she forced a smile. "Though.

that means my mind is made up. I won't back out, no matter what. I would rather have tried than not try at

lightly. "Lyse often says that too. I'm

escorted Maggie to

her home,

turned around. "What

your teddy bear bag? I would like to buy my sister

bear? Haha!" Maggie giggled. "I made this one