Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jonah tentatively asked, "Lyse, would you harbor resentment toward me if I ever lied to you?"

Alyssa's eyes widened in astonishment. "Resentment" was a weighty term to introduce into their conversation. She hadn't anticipated such a question from Jonah.

"Jonah, did something happen? Why that sudden question?" She grabbed his muscular arm and swung it gently. "Just tell me what's on your mind. Don't give me a scare, okay?"

Jonah stared at the ground with a dispirited look on his face.

"Jonah, no matter what you did, I'll always see you as my brother. I won't hate you." Alyssa choked up with emotions, perhaps from the compounding stress of Winston's situation and Jonah's moody remark. "Whatever happens, just know that you're the best. You're irreplaceable!"

"You silly goose." Smiling wryly, he stroked her head softly as Jasper watched on.

have turned green in envy at the sight. However, he was solely

to Jasper. Their shared experience at Shelland Island only confirmed Jasper's guess about Jonah's well-hidden

they heard frenzied footsteps

"Lyse! Jonah!"

of the sounds and appeared

to join them. Even

up from their seats and exchanged astonished looks, feeling

offer some privacy for the Taylors who had gathered at the hospital, including Liam. Thankfully, Landon wasn't around, for he would have teased him about being a husband who was beneath his in-laws, making him feel like the

condition worsen?" Silas' voice was filled with worry, his breath heavy.

about that?" Alyssa was taken aback. Jasper's chest tightened. A glint of