Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Lyse, Jennifer was from Kontina," Mandy commented. A sad look flashed across her eyes.

Alyssa mumbled softly, "Mom..." Her heart ached.

Mandy sat down by her side, opened her arms, and pulled her into a warm embrace.

"Ever since your mother's passing, Winston has never set foot in Kontina. Even when he happened to see any news about Kontina on TV, he would switch channels as quickly as possible. Perhaps he was reminded of your mother when he saw someone who had cfrom Kontina.

sleeping again." || With sdesserts in her hands, Alyssa walked toward Winston's room. Right after she turned the corner, she bumped into Axel, who had

Lyse." Axel strutted up to her with his hands in his

you were. Where did you go?" Axel's lashes fluttered. Hesitantly, he pulled

think?" Alyssa was taken aback slightly. She received the box in her hands and opened it, and in it was a handmade, teardrop-shaped sapphire necklace decorated with diamonds

is this... what you're giving to Amber? It's beautiful!" Alyssa asked

himself, "Actually, forget it. I don't really have an eye for aesthetics. I've tried my best." "The reason why it's a bit lacking is because you didn't askto make it for you!" Alyssa pouted and said querulously, "Have you forgotten that I am Alexa, a top jewelry designer? I can design something better than this!" "Lyse... I..." "Is it because it's a present for Ms. Altman, so you felt bad about asking me?" Alyssa put her hands on his shoulders and squeezed his muscles hard. She shook him so vigorously that he was almost lseeing stars. "Am I an outsider to you, or is Ms. Altman an outsider to

trouble you all over her matters. You might not say it out loud, but you might feel resentful on the inside." "Of course not, Axel." Alyssa shook her head. With a tender gaze, she added, "No matter when

you choose to love. Don't overthink the other things." Axel's heart was overwhelmed with warmth. He gave