Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"I know you still have prejudices against Alyssa, but I'm certain of one thing. Everything she does is for the good of this family and the people she cares about!" Newton angrily pointed at Javier. "If you dare speak ill of Alyssa again, you won't be welcome at Crescent Bay anymore!"

Javier was about to retort when Jasper and Alyssa walked in, hand in hand.

They must have heard the conversation.

Accustomed to such situations, Alyssa remained composed, but Jasper's chilling gaze fixed silently on Javier's face. It was obvious that he was furious.

Javier gritted his teeth. Realizing it was best to leave, he grunted coldly and left with Rory.

"Grandpa, what happened?" Jasper hurried over to Newton, his gaze dark. "What's he up to now?"

"It's nothing. I've scolded him anyway." Newton waved it off.

Alyssa smiled brightly, unconcerned by these matters.

Mrs. Taylor and Cyrus visited earlier, and they just

really something. I really like him. I feel like

need to do that, Grandpa. Cyrus and Jasper already get along well." Alyssa smiled,

since I'm older than him, he'd

since you've been with Alyssa, you've become more

of those two, I'm reminded of your grandma and all the things we

you... like the idea of Cyrus

Cyrus, I notice a certain emptiness in her eyes. Alyssa, true

the amusement park was naturally bustling with

way, Lauren had been fidgeting with the teddy bear in her hands to

driving, Cyrus occasionally stole glances at her, being very attentive

gently broke the silence. "Thank you, Cyrus. And your mom

scratched

in and look around? I see everyone