Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jasper's heart sank. Looking at Alyssa, he announced, "Lyse, I'll meet with them."

He was worried about the gossip and malicious comments about Alyssa. Her reputation would further suffer if she got into a fight with the witnesses' families at a hospital.

Jasper was totally capable of managing the fallout if he were the target. However, he refused to let Alyssa go through the suffering.

"Jasper, I understand your concern," Clasping his hand, she soothed him, "...but they wanted to see me. Things wouldn't have spiraled if I hadn't requested to meet with Maggie.

"It's imperative that I show up and offer my apology. You know me; I never run away from problems."

"Well, I happen to be the same." Staring affectionately at her, Jasper held her hands with fingers interlocked. "So, I'll go with you."

warded, was safe and secure, Sean had arranged for his men to lead the victims' families to the open area in the VIP lounge, just in case they

Gina and the mother of another victim approached them. Despite

to a stop in front of Alyssa, Jasper, and Sean. Jasper examined them warily. Similarly, Sean did not let

cheeks were stained in tears, and her eyes were red from the exhaustion. She hadn't spoken a

and Lorna Cooper, who both collapsed onto the floor in

from the floor. Please don't do this. Let's stay calm and have a talk." Alyssa and Jasper

their hearts out, remained stubbornly glued to the floor. Had it not been for Sean's

Tears streamed down Lorna's face. Anyone would feel

crying. You'll only ruin your health. Please get up now, and let's have

softened after they ran into trouble. "I reached out to you on behalf of Ms. Alyssa and Mr. Beckett, but remember how you

you help, but