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.

you go and keep him company. If not, he might get caught up in his thoughts when he's alone, and get so down that he has trouble 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 just returned from

Axel strutted up to her with his

you go?" Axel's lashes fluttered. Hesitantly, he pulled out an exquisite-looking, red-colored velvet box from his pocket. He presented

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

you're giving to Amber? It's

giving her a new one. Tooka long tto choose this, but I still feel like it's a bit lacking." Axel scratched his head. Then, he sighed and consoled 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 you? swr "Since you've set your sights on her, that makes her my future el sister-in-law. Never mind a necklace, I can even design pieces of jewelry for her from head to toe! Why are you being so meek?"

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

also love the person whom you choose to love. Don't overthink the other things." Axel's