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."

up!" Colton carried himself with determination even though he was choking on tears.

to reject your help. The Schmidts cornered us, threatening us to keep quiet or they'd make us vanish from Solana City.

you. But

revelation made Alyssa's blood boil. A fresh swell

"What?" Gina was stunned.

been run over by a car or struck by lightning! Why

so when my daughter will never be the same? She's physically and mentally crushed, all because

what's the point of backing down? My daughter

Anora Tanner's condition. "If she's still hospitalized, I can arrange to transfer her to a hospital under

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