Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"I was aware. I knew it from the beginning. But what choice did I have?" Gina trembled violently as she grew hysterical. "I'd rather sweep everything under the rug than open up my daughter's wound and put her in harm's way.

"She's just managed to get a footing, and things were looking up, but you came along and messed it all up! She nearly lost her life because of you—you arrogant, wealthy pricks who judge us from the comforts of life. What gives you the right?"

Alyssa felt a stinging pain in her chest. With her usual sharp wit, she could have retorted. However, the weight of guilt left her speechless.

"You're being naive." Jasper, keeping his composure, placed his hand on Alyssa's waist. He appeared as omniscient as divinity. "You're currently enjoying a short-lived peace because the Schmidt Group is in hot water. The Schmidts are too preoccupied to pay attention to you, especially with David Schmidt still in detention."

Gina's expression froze. Her bloodshot eyes looked vacant.

"Once they resolve David's legal issues and release him, they'll go back to wreaking havoc. Do you think David, that petty bastard, would go easy on Maggie? We need to get rid of him once and for all, or Maggie will be in endless trouble."

carried himself with determination even though he was choking on tears. He cast a helpless look

threatening us to keep quiet or they'd make us

and avoid contact with you. But lately, my daughter's been having mental breakdowns. Two days ago,

boil. A fresh

"What?" Gina was stunned.

as mentally strong..." Lorna cried her heart out. "That bastard should've been run over by a car or struck

when my daughter

down? My daughter might be alive, but

out of critical condition now?" Alyssa, fighting back tears, was concerned about Anora Tanner's condition. "If she's still hospitalized, I

couple were