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.

his head sheepishly, Xavier blushed. "Gosh, just call

a shy glance at Xavier and pressed her lips. "I'm bored at the hospital, so. I wanted to sew a bag

wildly. "I-It's fine, Ms. Madison! You should focus on your

shook her head. 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

side on the couch.

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

staring at the screen, Jasper leaned toward her but continued typing. He took a bite of

to his long and

greasy," Jasper remarked with a

restaurant is highly rated, so you're just being

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

a sudden kiss on her greasy lips. She blinked, feeling a jolt through her body, and grumbled, "Ah! I haven't

if he'd fight her for the

"Sure. Looking forward to tasting it. Just

while flirting with each other. A thought struck Alyssa, causing

Frowning,