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?"

pulling Alyssa into his embrace, he said tenderly, "Who

you protecting me, who would

shoulder, feeling the warmth

immediately became concerned. "What

to break

Jasper's breathing became

too much for her. She's scared

hooked her 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 be able to

Landon all day today, but he didn't answer. Looks like he

a breakup with his beloved, that day might possibly be the darkest moment

about Lauren? Grandpa and your dad are likely to

and helpless. "Remember how my family reacted back then? Lauren's situation is even more serious than mine. It's a complete conspiracy by