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."

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

Maggie is my lifesaver. I've been wanting to treat her to a meal but have yet to find a good time to do so. This gathering had

she spoke, Alyssa turned to look at Maggie warmly. "On the contrary, I

to be here. enjoying a

her home. Wearing such a beautiful dress and surrounded by such an astounding group of people, everything felt surreal to

Tatiana waved at Jasper

sipped her tea, "You're late, Mr. Jasper. I think you owe us a few

transpired, Rose couldn't resist

Jasper said, "Okay."

so conservative. Let's do

Jasper agreed effortlessly. "Sure, let's do it. We won't stop until we're both

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