Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 2217

The warm, early morning sun bathed Rose Island in golden light. The fine, white sand on the beach shimmered with a dazzling radiance.

The bedroom Alyssa was in was as dark as night. Heavy, luxurious velvet curtains blocked out the sunlight completely.

In such an atmosphere, someone exhausted from a night of struggle could easily sleep through the day. But Jameson woke up early.

After a night of relentless nightmares, he was drenched in cold sweat, his face ashen. The moment he opened his eyes, he reached out frantically, his hands trembling.

He exhaled in relief when he felt the warmth of Alyssa's body beside him. Then, he sat up in bed.

The bed was a mess, not from lovemaking but from Alyssa's frenzied struggles the night before.

At the very last moment, Jameson forced himself to suppress his urge to dominate her.

the headboard, watching Alyssa's delicate face as she slept. His chapped, pale lips curled into a relieved and blissful

face he loved so deeply. His

I can't take my eyes off of you;

love songs, his voice low and husky as he

voice crack, go off-key, and unbearable

him either. Still, he knew that if he didn't sing to her now, he might never have the chance

forward and planted a kiss on her

to address her as "Mrs. Schmidt". Yet, he couldn't bring himself to say

wedding and shared the same bed, Alyssa would never

refused to lie to

a helper entered with a tray. "Mr. Schmidt, it's time for

and she nearly dropped the tray. "Mr. Schmidt, you're hurt! I'll get the doctor to bandage

need for