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 concerned about Jonah at that moment. For some reason,

experience at Shelland Island only

heard frenzied footsteps closing

"Lyse! Jonah!"

direction of the sounds and appeared surprised. "Mandy? W-Why is everyone

showed up at the hospital. Silas, Cyrus, and Tatiana had taken leave to join them. Even Liam,

feeling confused as they had not

had gathered at the hospital, including Liam. Thankfully, Landon wasn't around, for he would

How did his condition worsen?" Silas' voice was

you know about that?" Alyssa was taken aback. Jasper's chest tightened. A glint of suspicion flickered in