Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jasper suddenly stiffened, as if held in place by an invisible force.

"What did you say? Justin is back?" Javier's eyes sparkled with joy. His delight was evident. "Where is he now?"

"He's in the basement parking lot. I ran into him when I came back from running errands," Rory replied.

"Why didn't he tell us that he was coming back?" Javier complained with a smile on his face.

"I've exchanged a few words with him. He knew that if he informed you in advance, you would prepare extensively. He didn't want to cause you any trouble, so he kept it a secret."

"He's really considerate."

Javier quickly instructed Jasper, "Jasper, go inform your grandpa. I'll go down to see Justin first."

watched their retreating figures, his hand clenched into

lot, Justin was sitting calmly in a wheelchair, wearing a

joyfully and hurried over

him, Jasper and Alyssa were supporting Newton. So, they were walking rather

Jasper, you're all

tender gaze finally rested on Alyssa's calm face. "And Ms. Alyssa too. You didn't have to come all the way

you respect, of course," Alyssa

day before; she just

meeting him, she had always demonized him, considering him a hidden enemy who could return at any time to challenge

contention. Even his friendly smile seemed to effortlessly bridge the gap between him and others, emanating an air of humility and elegance that befitted a

indiscernible frown, hinting at his conflicted