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.

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

her mind. With

“I won’t marry

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

He knew he

Sean asked. His eyes narrowed with curiosity and a hint of melancholy.

A whirlwind of emotions rushed through her. “It’s

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 mountain.

deep in the mountains with no cellphone signal. It was

summer break. He didn’t hesitate to lead a team when he heard about my predicament. He braved the extreme weather to search for me on the

nearly frozen, hidden behind a rock …” Alyssa’s voice was gentle and

my eyes and saw Jasper in his mountaineering attire. His handsome face was drenched from the rain, and his beautiful eyes shone brightly. He outshone the vast expanse of stars, and I can’t even begin to describe how charming he looked …”

carry you down the mountain!” Their first encounter was enchanted. It left a lasting impression on

didn’t fall asleep. He kept telling

Well then, I’ll call you Little One. Little

little! I am more developed than

need to tell me that, young lady. Don’t