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.

"ship" in the world kissing one another fervently. The sound even made Xavier leap up in the front passenger

take a picture of them to keep as a memento? I love their relationship so

gaze at Maggie, his jaw wide open in shock.

Xavier still caved in in the end. He sighed and said, "Okay, but don't

grateful look, her eyes wide. "You

of his hand,

Alyssa back at the villa. They didn't want Alyssa's upset mood to

backseat during the ride, the distance between

mood had lightened up a lot. She kept on staring at her phone and giggling quietly. Jasper also noticed how

suddenly surfaced within

have come along

black vehicle came to a stop below an old dingy

of the car, Jasper 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 things once

eyes dimmed as she forced a smile. "Though. convincing my mother is difficult, I

means my mind is made up. I won't

was filled with admiration for the young girl. He smiled lightly. "Lyse often says that too. I'm glad you two

Xavier escorted Maggie to

her home, Xavier

turned around. "What is

teddy bear bag? I would like

Maggie giggled. "I made this one myself. I even drew the