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.

keeping it a secret was just a momentary decision. Besides, after a failed marriage, I only want to

Jasper’s cutting words from her mind. With a

firmly, “I won’t marry unless

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

filled with bitterness. He knew he wasn’t worthy, but he was willing to protect the flame

Jasper?” Sean asked. His eyes narrowed with curiosity and a hint of melancholy. “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t

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

a school mountain–climbing activity. My mother had left me a precious heirloom. It was a sapphire pendant, which

I also encountered a powerful typhoon. I was trapped deep

forest ranger in the national park for the summer break. He didn’t hesitate to lead a team when he heard

behind a rock …” Alyssa’s voice was gentle

beautiful eyes shone brightly. He outshone the vast expanse of stars, and I can’t even begin

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

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

telling? Well then, I’ll call

am not little! I am more developed than other

only need to tell me that, young lady. Don’t go sharing it with other