Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jasper looked disgruntled after being unfairly blamed.

Silas, who realized he shouldn't have yelled at Alyssa, hurriedly apologized, "Lyse, I was wrong. I had too much to drink and made a mistake there. I'm sorry."

"Are you going to claim that you kissed Rose because you were drunk? Hmph! That's men for you! Irresponsible brats who flirt and go."

"No..." Silas closed his eyes and shook his head. "I was sober when I kissed her. I knew exactly what I was doing.

"Lyse, I love Rose, but unfortunately, she doesn't feel the same toward me. This one-sided relationship is doomed from the start.

"Besides, she doesn't want to get married and likes to chase after the thrill. We don't have a future together because we don't share the same values. Oh well, it looks like you'll never get a sister-in-law. I've let you down."

"Silas!"

Silas left the villa dejectedly without another word.

"Lyse, I'll see him off," Jasper offered.

that the cab had arrived. Silas was about to get in when Jasper

I have something

a daze,

a one-sided relationship now, you can give it a try if you're serious about Ms. Emerson. What if you succeed in changing her heart? Give it a try so you have no regrets," Jasper earnestly

Silas mused, "Why didn't you fall for Lyse

Silas was indeed a professional

go through a huge ordeal, even risking your life and

end," replied Jasper bitterly. "If

but I have another reason for telling you this," Silas confessed with a heavy sigh, his bright eyes now clouded by worry. "I'm

romantic spirit, is troublesome enough for our family. They

love doesn't last long. The wiser you are, the deeper you hurt. Jasper, you're no doubt a lucky one. Not many could share your luck, and not everyone is willing to go down the same

this life is to live up to my principles and protect my sister, just like what my late mother wanted. That's all I hope

driver leaned over the car window and grumbled irritatedly, "Are you

calmly waved goodbye to Jasper

the deep of the night, leaving Jasper frozen on the spot with