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 failed marriage, I only want to focus on myself. I have no intention of marrying

words from her mind. With

stated firmly, “I won’t marry

should. You’re my secretary, not joining a convent. I don’t want rumors suggesting

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

Sean asked. His eyes narrowed

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

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

powerful typhoon. I was trapped deep in the mountains with no cellphone signal. It was a harrowing experience, and I

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

a rock …” Alyssa’s voice was gentle

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 …”

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

our way back, he carried me all the way. He made sure I didn’t fall asleep. He kept telling me the lamest jokes. His sense

Not telling? Well then, I’ll call you Little One. Little person, little mouth,

not little! I am more developed than other

that, young lady. Don’t go sharing it with