Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 2307

The moment Alyssa's eyes met Jasper's, her heart skipped a beat. Her thoughts tangled in a whirlwind, like a ball of yarn unraveled in haste.

How long had he been waiting there?

Had he been here all night?

She couldn't tear her gaze away from his captivating, reddened eyes. Tears threatened to spill, and her heart ached.

And just then, she was reminded of the scene at the orphanage the day before-how Jasper had held Sheryl tightly in his arms under that tree.

Alyssa's frail body trembled. She shifted her gaze away from his face, feeling a tightness in her throat.

In this life, she had faced some incredibly trying times.

During her time with Doctors Without Borders, she endured some of her harshest moments-starvation, freezing cold, and over ten days without a shower. Yet, even in those circumstances, she never felt completely defeated. But now, in front of Jasper, she was on the verge of breaking down.

Just as she was about to shut the door, Jasper shot to his feet and charged forward.

his hand as he slipped it through the gap and grabbed

remained fixed downward, unable to meet his gaze. But she could still feel

lowered his head, his breath warm as it brushed against her reddened nose. His chest rose and fell with each deep

were you waiting for me, Mr. Beckett? I already

a slight tremor in her voice, she added, "Please leave.

you up so

voice, he stated, "I remember that you've never been one to sleep in. You were always up early-whether to

not like my energy is limitless. I have times when I just want to be lazy." Alyssa shrugged, the corners of her lips curling into a bitter smile. "There was only time I'd ever sleep in. But whatever... Who

Jasper's eyes dimmed.

when they lived together. They had been inseparable-especially in the mornings after nights spent together. Alyssa would often linger in bed like a sleepy kitten, unwilling to leave due to the lack

by doing it over and over again. He

to stop as she left scratches on his back. "Does your injury still hurt?" Jasper queried in a raspy

women showed them their weaker side. However, yesterday's situation was too

didn't want to face him. As such, she

have someone new, do not come

her. She could not close the door, no matter how

have someone new, can I stay?' Jasper