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.

trouble sleeping again." || With sdesserts in her hands, Alyssa walked toward

strutted up to her with his hands

asking where you were. Where did you go?" Axel's lashes

in her hands and opened it, and in it was a handmade, teardrop-shaped sapphire necklace decorated with diamonds around it. Even in

you're giving to Amber? It's beautiful!"

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

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 or what happens, you have to believe in your

other things." Axel's heart was overwhelmed with