Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jasper's heart hammered against his ribs, a frantic drum solo threatening to burst through his chest. He clenched his hand into a fist against the door.

"Why not?" Winston was perplexed. "Jasper treats you the best. The relationship between both of you has already stabilized, and you've lived together for so long. Why don't you just register your marriage? That way, things will get a lot easier once your relationship is legally recognized."

Alyssa pressed her lips together lightly. "A marriage certificate makes no difference for Jasper and I."

"How is there no difference? If you ask me, the most realistic way to express one's love is to give their lover a status that no one else can replace!"

Winston's gaze was fiery, and he started getting a little emotional. "The only person I have married legally was your mother. She is the only one who has a special place in my heart. She was the only wife I had legally. Although it has been many years since she passed, her place in my heart has never changed. She is still my wife!

"Right now, people out there will only address you as Ms. Taylor or refer to you as Mr. Beckett's girlfriend. I know that you're very much in love with Jasper. So, don't you want to be known as Mrs. Beckett officially? Isn't that what you have been pursuing so hard for?"

Alyssa lowered her eyes and remained silent.

"My dear, is it... because you're still bothered by the fact that you were once divorced from him? Is that still a thorn in your side?" Winston asked in a concerned voice.

Jasper felt his heart wrenching in his chest. He wasn't sure if Alyssa had gotten over the past hurt, but he knew that he hadn't.

He was insecure, depressed, regretful, and remorseful. He had once hurt the woman he loved the most. He could never forgive himself for that.

It was something that had cut him to the bone.

Naturally, he would never dare to console himself by assuming that Alyssa had forgotten about it. Even though she appeared like she didn't care and didn't mention it, it didn't mean that she had forgotten. "No, Dad. I've let go of it a long time ago. Plus, you know me. I'm the type who doesn't care how much physical pain I go through, but I will not allow myself to feel miserable. So, please don't overthink it. "The main reason I'm not thinking about getting married yet is because there's one major issue that still bothers me... And that's Jameson."

came across her eyes. "I won't be in the mood for anything as long as he is still a problem. I can't eat

know that he isn't taking any action right now because there hasn't been any development in my relationship with Jasper. However, I know him very well. Jasper and I getting married

he will definitely strike Beckett Group and KS Group one after another. He will not show mercy to my friends and family just because he claims that he likes me. "Jameson is like a viper lying in wait in

I don't want anyone from either side of our families or people around us to be hurt again for now." Upon hearing all these from the other side of the door, Jasper was an

intense love for her, all he thought of was to take the next step in their relationship. He only thought of giving her a status and making things up

of Jameson pouncing and tearing them

if they kept their marriage a secret, there was no doubt that Jameson

wanted to have a grand wedding this time. He wanted it to be a loud declaration that he

secret was miserable and disrespectful. He did not want her to suffer through

I never thought that you'd put so much consideration and deep thought into

a long sigh. "Since this is the case, just go ahead and make your long-term plans with Jasper. Though, it seems like he's completely in your control. He won't be able to

"He wouldn't

massaged his legs. "If he runs

remarked, "Why does this sound like what I used to always say to

need to be disciplined. Otherwise,

and daughter duo burst

the room without making a sound, giving Winston and Alyssa space to continue their conversation. Without a doubt, he understood where Alyssa was coming from. Even so, he felt a sense of disappointment in

really, really wanted

loved her

moment of silence after Jasper left. Suddenly, she asked softly, "Can

course." Winston narrowed his eyes comfortably. "When were our father-daughter chats ever so formal? What is