Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 54

Alyssa wasn’t in the mood to go to the hotel. She decided to head home. Sean remained silent for a long time. Finally, he asked, “Ms. Alyssa, does Jasper still not know that you are the heiress of the Taylor family?”

“Yeah,” Alyssa replied softly, looking melancholic.

Sean understood. No wonder she asked for a stand–in when Jasper visited her last time.

“Sean, I didn’t mean to keep it from you …”

“I understand.” Sean interrupted.

Alyssa raised her brows in astonishment.

“Who wants to dredge up heartache? Naturally, I prefer to keep it locked away, never to be touched again. I was just concerned about you. I worried Mr. Taylor would feel heartbroken and upset if he ever found out,” Sean continued. His hands gripped the steering wheel tightly as his eyes glistened with moisture.

Alyssa was the center of the family’s universe, beloved by all. But to her dismay, she had been mistreated by that despicable scoundrel, Jasper. If Winston were to find out, he’d probably be so furious that he’d wield a fifty–meter–long sword in his rage.

momentary decision. Besides, after a failed marriage, I only want to focus on myself. I have no intention of marrying again,” Alyssa

her mind. With

firmly, “I won’t

“No, no, no. You should. You’re my secretary, not joining a convent. I don’t want rumors suggesting people work for me out

sheepish smile. His heart filled with bitterness. He knew he wasn’t worthy, but he

asked. His eyes narrowed with curiosity and a hint

expression turned sorrowful. A whirlwind of emotions rushed through her.

I was eleven, I participated in a school mountain–climbing activity. My mother had left me a precious heirloom. It was a sapphire pendant, which I accidentally lost on the

get lost, but I also encountered a powerful typhoon. I was trapped deep in the mountains with no cellphone signal. It was a harrowing

a forest ranger in the national park for the summer break. He didn’t hesitate to lead a team when he heard about my predicament. He braved the extreme weather to search

a rock

rain, and his beautiful eyes shone brightly. He outshone the vast expanse of stars,

you down the mountain!” Their first encounter was enchanted. It left

He made sure I didn’t fall asleep. He kept telling me the lamest jokes. His sense of humor was

your name? Not telling? Well then, I’ll call you Little One. Little person, little mouth, little nose…”

I am more developed than other

to tell me that, young