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."

that he found himself at a loss for words, unable to

there to thank me for? Maggie is my lifesaver. I've been wanting to treat her to a meal but have yet to find a good

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

don't say that. I'm so honored to be here. enjoying a meal!" Maggie's face blushed from panic as

at her home. Wearing such a beautiful dress and surrounded by such an

waved at

said as she sipped her

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

Jasper said, "Okay."

few drinks aren't enough. Jasper, don't be so conservative. Let's do a few

retort, but was taken aback when Jasper agreed effortlessly. "Sure, let's do it. We won't

yelled at everyone at the top of his