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.

Taylor and Cyrus visited earlier, and they

something. I really like him. I feel like taking

Cyrus and Jasper already get along well." Alyssa smiled, realizing instantly where Javier's resentment came

you take him as a god-grandson since I'm older than him, he'd become my

you've become more clever. You're

the backs of those two, I'm reminded of your

of Cyrus and Lauren being together?" Alyssa asked

said, his gaze deep. "However, when Lauren is with Cyrus, I notice a certain emptiness in her eyes. Alyssa, true love can't be

the amusement park was

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

occasionally stole glances at her, being very attentive to

until they entered the park that Lauren gently broke the silence. "Thank you, Cyrus. And

scratched his head and pointed to

in and look around? I see everyone