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."

got 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 made

calmly watched as Gina and the mother of another victim approached them. Despite her

Alyssa, Jasper, and Sean. Jasper examined them warily. Similarly, Sean did not let his guard down, as he was afraid that they might lash out against

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

fingers and was about to speak, but she was interrupted by the parents of the other victim, Colton Tanner and Lorna Cooper, who both collapsed onto

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

floor. Had it not been for Sean's timely help, Alyssa might not

save her!" Tears streamed down Lorna's face. Anyone would feel

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

the point of crying in front of Ms. Alyssa now?" Xavier stormed over, looking disgruntled by the parents, whose attitude had only softened after they ran into trouble. "I reached out to you on behalf of Ms. Alyssa and Mr. Beckett, but remember how you treated

offer you help,