Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jasper's face remained indifferent, but Alyssa's eyes widened. She even shouted in excitement, "Deaf?"

"Yes! It's real. I've already gotten the diagnosis report. I'll send it to you right now. Betty is still in the hospital. I heard she's completely deaf in her left ear, with hearing loss in her right ear. She's already using a hearing aid."

Xavier's ecstatic voice echoed in the room. "Mr. Beckett, you're incredible! That wasn't just a slap. That was one hell of a slap!"

"Don't exaggerate it, Xavier," Jasper reprimanded with a frown.

Alyssa burst into laughter, clapping her hands joyfully until they turned red. "Haha! That's great! It's perfect karma! Who asked her to mock Lauren all the time? I want to see how arrogant she'll be now."

When she met Jasper's unwavering gaze, her smile froze, replaced by a blush spreading across her cheeks. "Um, am I too—"

Before she could finish her sentence, Jasper seized her in a fierce, aggressive kiss, swallowing her words.

spine to

this moment. He rubbed his thumb over her rosy

tender depths of his eyes. Her eyes glistened

even more evil..." Jasper's palm returned to her waist, kneading it

she playfully tapped his chest a couple of

reddened eyes, Alyssa knew that his

broke through the romantic atmosphere. "He took

Betty and left her with no dignity. Mr. Javier wanted to protect her to save the family's reputation, but Mr. Beckett wasn't lenient. Not only did he kick her out of Solana City, but

Alyssa gazed at Jasper with

numerous to list, but she shouldn't have been so foolish as to seek Jasper's protection in front of

being deaf. If she wants to blame anyone, blame Javier for not agreeing

you start talking nonsense so seriously?" Alyssa