Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Maggie finally regained consciousness the next afternoon. She found Gina and Xavier waiting by her bed. Feeling touched, she wrapped Gina in an embrace. The mother and daughter cried and cried after the close brush with death yesterday.

Xavier thought he must be feeling emotional because he was getting old. He shed a few tears but quickly wiped them away. As an uncle figure to Maggie, he resolved to keep a tough exterior.

"Mom, I won't change my mind no matter what you say." Maggie gently wiped away Gina's tears with a look of determination. "I have decided to testify in court. No one could help me if I don't fight for myself; not even Ms. Alyssa and Mr. Beckett."

Sobbing, Gina confessed, "Maggie, I... I feel so bad for you."

"Mom, do not stop me from testifying if you feel bad for me. I'm doing this to seek justice on behalf of the victims of David Schmidt."

Xavier's eyes wavered upon hearing Maggie's declaration. His heart pounding, he found that Maggie seemed to have grown up overnight. He even saw Alyssa in Maggie's staunch gaze.

"Maggie, it's all my fault. I was being silly." Nodding firmly, Gina hugged her daughter tightly. "I will respect your decision."

When Xavier was about to sneak out of the room, Maggie suddenly put on a smile and introduced him to Gina, "Mom, this is Xavier Hall. He's Mr. Beckett's secretary. He was the one who risked his life to save me yesterday. He's my savior."

"Thank you! Thank you so much, good sir!" Gina shed tears of gratitude.

head sheepishly, Xavier blushed. "Gosh, just

my sewing kit from home." Maggie cast a shy glance at Xavier and pressed her lips. "I'm bored at the hospital, so. I wanted to sew a bag for Xavier like I've promised. I don't want to keep

"I-It's fine, Ms. Madison! You should focus on your recovery. Don't

Her bright eyes shimmered in tears. "It's just handicraft. It won't take up much energy. Xavier, I know you have everything in life. I have nothing good to offer you. So, I hope you don't mind this little

on the couch. Alyssa was eating while Jasper was

handed him a piece of cut grilled chicken on a fork. "The lunchboxes sold around the

leaned toward her but continued typing. He took a bite

from his moist lips to his Adam's apple, and finally to his long and thick lashes. How

It's greasy," Jasper remarked with

This restaurant is highly rated, so you're just being picky." She

adorable. Alyssa was never fussy and acclimated well to any type of challenging environment. He felt at home

sensation, the affection in his eyes deepened. He gave her a sudden kiss on her greasy lips. She blinked, feeling a jolt through her body, and grumbled, "Ah! I

of hers. It was as if he'd fight her for the grilled chicken. "I'll make some for

wrapped her arms around his neck and purred, "Sure. Looking forward to

thought struck Alyssa, causing her to smile. "Xavier seems very concerned about

that's not right." Frowning, Jasper shook