Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"I-I'm sorry..." Maggie's face was as red as a tomato.

"Ms. Madison," Xavier's breath sank as he spoke softly, just enough for her to hear, "you look beautiful today."

Maggie's face burned with embarrassment. Panicking, she hastily withdrew herself from his arms.

Jasper struggled to contain the overwhelming emotions within him. He hugged Alyssa tightly and whispered, "Thank you for doing this, Lyse."

Alyssa leaned into Jasper's arms with a smile, reveling in her luck to have found Jasper as her other half. "It's no big deal. I just asked everyone to come over for a meal.

"Oh, yeah. Lauren caught a chill from leaving the window open while she slept the past two days. Landon is home caring for her. They won't be coming. He asked me to tell you to enjoy your meal and eat their share."

"Okay." Jasper looked down at her face, his heart beating wildly as his eyes turned misty.

"Thank you, Madam Alyssa."

excited to see Maggie. He was so touched that he found himself at a

to treat her to a meal but have yet to find a good time to do so. This gathering had fulfilled

to look at Maggie warmly. "On

that. I'm so honored to be here. enjoying a

beautiful dress and surrounded by such an

Tatiana waved at

whom he had not seen for a long time, said as she sipped her tea, "You're late,

Alyssa's heart after all that transpired, Rose couldn't resist teasing him whenever the chance

Jasper said, "Okay."

aren't enough. Jasper, don't be so conservative. Let's

Jasper agreed effortlessly.

Axel came downstairs with ash on his face. He yelled at everyone at the top of his lungs, "Hey! Cough! Cough! Is