Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 14

Jasper escorted Liana into his office under the scrutiny of everyone present in the building. The moment the doors shut behind them, she leaped into the man’s arms and clung to him in tears.” Thank you for coming for me, Jasper. I was so scared…”

Jasper’s eyes were impenetrable pools as he pushed her away.

“Jasper…” Liana was puzzled.

“Why did you do it?” His tone was icy, the look in his eyes no less intimidating.

“What do you mean?”

“Why did you go to Solana Daily about our marriage?”

She breathed a sigh of relief and tried to go back in for another hug. “Because I want to marry you. Don’t you want to marry me?”

“I do, but what you did was inappropriate.” His expression remained stern, completely missing his usual gentleness.

“What’s inappropriate? You and Alice aren’t married anymore!”

“There are still procedures she and I have to follow through. I also promised Grandpa we’ll only make our divorce official after his 80th birthday.” Jasper stepped back to avoid her. “She’s still my wife in name. You exposing news of the marriage has made everyone involved unhappy. Grandpa is only going to be more dissatisfied with you.”

Jasper was, in every way, a straightforward man who considered the pros and cons of every action. he took. He was emotionally stunted even as a child. Every bit of kindness he could spare was given to Liana, but it didn’t change how direct his words could be. He thought she would understand because they were childhood friends.

It became apparent that she completely failed to grasp the point, and her eyes were red with. anger. “Who’s unhappy? Are you feeling bad for Alice because everyone on the internet is calling her a mistress? Do you feel sorry for her?”

“I don’t feel sorry for her, but Alice isn’t some other woman. None of this should’ve happened.” He pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling a headache coming on.

a fresh wave of pain to course through his

Grandpa is so understanding now. Without her, there’s no chance we could ever be together.” His own words tugged at his heartstrings.

always the first one to greet him with a smile when he arrived home. She helped him out of his clothes and prepared his baths. She was the one who took care of everything without saying a word just so she wouldn’t trouble him. She never fought, cried, or caused a fuss. Not a single word of complaint came out of her mouth even after she

divorce papers.

the three years they were married. He, meanwhile, saw her as nothing more than a tool. He wanted the three years to be over just so he could be

Liana was shocked. When

Jasper’s phone began to ring. It was his grandfather. There was no hiding the tension, so he swung open the door to

you wish, Mr. Jasper.” Xavier motioned for Liana to

scared!” She stubbornly clung

the office with a straight face. Once the door finally shut behind him, he picked up

“Grandpa.”

I see you broke your promise to me. Are you that eager to marry that hussy?” Newton snarled in anger. “Marry that Gardner girl and I’ll see you gone from this

was put out by the media,

the Gardner girl who did it! She got anxious because you

his headache get worse. After loosening his tie, he leaned against the wall to support himself enough to reach the couch to take a seat. He had to lie to his grandfather who

Liana! You’d better make up with Alice!” Newton got straight to the point. It was clear he was more in favor of Jasper and Alice

a promise, Grandpa. You said I could make my own choice once the three years were up.” Sweat beaded on Jasper’s forehead as his breaths grew ragged. “Alice and I… are already done. I want my wife to be no one else

You blind son of a bitch. I won’t rest until the

with his head in his hand to take some painkillers. That was the sight Xavier returned to after he sent Liana on her way, and

alright, Mr. Jasper? Do you have

sat down and closed his eyes while massaging his swollen

Madam Alice who offered you relief through massages

“It’d be great if Madam Alice were still here. You always sleep peacefully

”

Jasper sucked in a breath of