Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 2331

Alyssa released Jasper's hand and quickly opened the car door.

"Mr. Beckett, see you there, rain or shine."

The warmth of her touch left his fingers as she withdrew, Jasper instinctively curled his fingers inward, his mouth parting to say something anything but hesitation held him back. Without waiting for his response, Alyssa slipped out of the car and disappeared into the night without a backward glance. It wasn't until she was fully gone that he whispered in a low, hoarse voice, "See you there, rain or shine."

When Alyssa returned to the parking lot, Sean was standing worriedly beside the car, waiting for her.

Seeing her approach, eyes glistening with unshed tears, he knew she had just seen Jasper. A dull ache tugged at his heart, and he was certain their conversation had been anything but pleasant.

"Ms. Alyssa, he began softly, "I know you're relentless in everything you pursue. But some things in life... they just can't be forced. Sometimes, letting go can be its own kind of freedom."

He knew his words were harsh, almost ruthless. But the last thing he wanted was to see Alyssa shattered over Jasper.

tight in silent resolve. "But I just want one last chance. This will be it.

Alyssa would be brought to such

asked with a soft smile, "Sean, Taty's eight months along now, isn't she? I heard you're having a

having

smile crossed Sean's face, though tinged with a hint of helplessness. "You know, once I absentmindedly mentioned wanting a daughter, and when we found out it was a

as our child, I'll love them with all my heart. I just didn't want her to think I favored having a son over

continue. Even if I did, a queen is just

away with a dismissive gesture, her expression growing serious. "I'm no queen, Sean. I'm just a high-ranking

Everything I do is for

understand what pregnancy feels like, but at a time like this, you should be spending more time with Taty. You've been running yourself ragged over Project A5 and barely see her. I feel guilty for keeping

night at Heights new Villa tonight. I'll give you a few days off. You don't have to

Alyssa, you