Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jasper squeezed Alyssa's hand, his gaze holding a somber weight. "There's something I need to discuss with you."

In the room, Lauren clung tightly to Angelina, her warm tears soaking Angelina's black suit.

"Look, Madam Lauren. I'm right here with you. I'm completely fine," Angelina reassured her, returning the embrace. Though her voice was steady, tears welled in her eyes. "Those people only wanted to scare you. You're alright now. It's all over...

"Such a thing won't happen again. Nothing but happiness awaits you and Mr. Landon."

"Landon and I. do we even have a future?" Lauren's voice was barely a whisper.

Angelina's chest clenched at that question. She promptly answered, "Don't think like that, Madam Lauren. What happened wasn't as big a deal as it seems. Mr. Landon, Mr. Jasper, and Ms. Alyssa will handle everything. Things will return to normal!"

stupid. I know why this happened. It's because of

was a

leg and kidnapping you. But next time, they might take your life. The Harpers won't accept me, and if Landon

that way!" Angelina panicked, shaking her head frantically. Tears welled up in her reddened eyes. "You're Mr. Landon's reason for living! He wouldn't

position would mean nothing to him without you by

I'll only be a burden," Lauren insisted, her voice filled with despair. "He'll have to use all

from her usual childlike and naive self. Instead, she seemed clear-headed and rational, as

who can be Jasper's partner in every way," Lauren said. "I can't offer

Angie. You're not just a subordinate or a bodyguard to me. You're like a sister. You're incredibly important