Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"Lauren, look at me." Alyssa firmly grasped Lauren's slender shoulders and stared into her dim eyes. "Are you really going to do this? Are you willing to part with him?

"Don't do something you'll regret. Once you lose some people, you may never find someone like them again."

"Alyssa, I've thought this through. It's not a rash decision."

Smiling contentedly, Lauren slowly closed her eyes. "Separating is the best outcome for Landon and me. Having been together and sharing unforgettable memories is already enough for me.

"I love the lively Landon from before, so I want him to return to being himself. Being with me would only hold him back and burden him."

Alyssa's heart wrenched as if it were being crushed.

When Alyssa returned to her room with tears, Jasper was already waiting for her.

"Lyse, why are your eyes so red? Did you cry?"

around her slender waist. After pulling Alyssa into his embrace, he said tenderly, "Who upset you? I'll help

protecting me, who would dare to upset

forehead against his shoulder, feeling the warmth of his

concerned. "What

to break up

Jasper's breathing became

events have been too much for her. She's scared and tired, and she

arms around his neck. She sighed with frustration. "I understand how she feels. When you love someone too much, you start to be cautious. You won't

to call Landon all day today, but he didn't answer. Looks like he knows." Jasper's jaw tightened slightly as he couldn't help but be worried about Landon's

his beloved, that

sort out the issues with his family, what about Lauren? Grandpa and your dad are likely to

more serious than mine.