Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"Lyse!" Jasper became alarmed.

Landon was such a tall man. At this moment, his body was leaning forward feebly as Alyssa yanked at him. It was as if he had no backbone and was going to break into pieces at any moment.

"Landon... You didn't give Lauren any freedom. You said that that was to protect her... And, what was the end result? You ended up ruining everything anyway! You didn't even manage to ensure her basic physical safety!"

Tears welled up in Alyssa's eyes. She was furious and saddened at the same time. "You think that you are a great man who's willing to sacrifice your all for Lauren. But have you lost anything at all? All these while, Lauren was the only one who kept giving!"

Jasper held his breath. He saw that Alyssa was standing in the rain, so he decided to give up on the umbrella and join her.

One was the love of his life. The other was his brother from another mother.

He couldn't bring himself to take a side, so he decided that it was best for him to remain neutral.

"It was Lauren who sacrificed her freedom. She put her reputation at stake to be together with you even though she could've chosen to be our sister. She could have been that younger sister who never aged and never had to lift a finger!

"But she chose to follow you during her prime years and give her everything for you. She chose to grow up quickly for your sake. For your sake. she learned how to be a good wife!"

realizing it, Alyssa's face was already covered

has tried her hardest to cater to you and to compromise. She

the end of the day, why was this the outcome? What did Lauren do wrong? Why did she deserve to be

second, Landon felt

but was unable to form a complete sentence despite trying his best. "It was my

and again. His tears

was the vibrant spark that once flickered in his eyes, now hidden beneath a curtain of

exuberant in all of Solana City. At this point, he was so crestfallen that Jasper could barely

what I gave her... she would be happy. She said that she loved

has never known how to say 'no.' It's because no matter what she does, she always comes from a place of wanting to make you happy!" Alyssa

had wanted to make

had always said that he wanted to love Lauren for the rest of his life. Those few words were massive insults to

he was the one who was

Lauren had built for him. She had done

much," Jasper said very softly. He removed his suit jacket and put it on Alyssa's