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.

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

couldn’t shake off Jasper’s cutting words from her mind. With a

firmly, “I won’t marry

don’t want rumors suggesting people work for me out of virtuous devotion. That

managed a sheepish smile. His heart filled with bitterness. He knew he wasn’t worthy, but he was willing to protect the

narrowed with curiosity and a hint

emotions rushed through her. “It’s alright, Sean. I don’t mind sharing,”

My mother had left me a precious heirloom. It was a sapphire pendant, which I accidentally lost on the mountain. Despite the teacher’s warnings, I ventured

I also encountered a powerful typhoon. I was trapped deep in the mountains with no cellphone

summer break. He didn’t hesitate to lead a team when he heard about my predicament. He

the end, he found me, nearly frozen, hidden behind a rock …” Alyssa’s voice

from the rain, and his beautiful eyes shone brightly. He outshone the vast

enchanted. It left a lasting

asleep. He kept telling me the lamest jokes. His sense

your name? Not telling? Well then, I’ll

not little! I am

that, young lady. Don’t go sharing it