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.

his hand up her spine

spared her at this moment. He rubbed his thumb over her rosy lower lip and chuckled softly. "Are you wondering if

depths of his eyes. Her eyes glistened with emotion,

returned to her waist, kneading it gently. "Your evil side

spread across Alyssa's cheeks, and she

eyes, Alyssa knew that his desire was stirred. He wanted her

Beckett was so cool today!" Xavier's loud and clear voice broke through the romantic atmosphere. "He took Mr. Newton with him today and confronted Betty

Newton slapped 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

Jasper

but she shouldn't have been so

on Alyssa's waistline was burning. "She can't blame me for her being deaf. If she wants to blame anyone, blame Javier for not agreeing to my request to have her apologize to Lauren on her

you start talking nonsense so seriously?" Alyssa saw through his thoughts in