Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 55

Jasper recalled the disappointment and resentment in Alice’s eyes as if they were sworn enemies. He suddenly felt empty inside, like he had lost someone important.

Rosie followed Jasper into the study looking upset, not long after.

“Mr. Jasper, Ms. Gardner is here. You should go greet her.”

“I’m not going.”

His answer took Rosie aback. Had he finally grown a backbone? It was so inspiring to see a fool turn over a new leaf.

“I know why she’s here.” Jasper slumped down on the chair. He stared ahead blankly and continued, “Tell her that she shouldn’t even bother if it’s about Dylan. The Gardner family must be in a mess right now. She should go back and spend more time with her parents. I’ll meet her in a few days after things have settled down.”

“What if she insists on staying?” Rosie asked.

“Then, let her be.” Jasper sighed deeply and rubbed his forehead. He kept thinking of the phrase “Good for nothing.” He was infuriated by Alice’s description of him as such. She had never relied on him. How would she know if he was useless?

smiled gleefully and nodded, giving him a thumbs up as she

It seemed that Mrs. Rosie genuinely disliked Liana.

villa, looked at Liana coldly, and said, “Mr. Jasper said

she was no match for Rosie, who was quite well–built. Rosie merely stepped forward to stop

Mrs. Beckett! How can you be so rude to me? I’ll tell Jasper you

Mr. Jasper married you. Even if they’re separated now, I’ll only recognize Ms.

face turned red

I’ll even thank you if you can make him fire

find a good reason

vicious look on Liana’s face. It was not the sweet

blind eye!” Liana

something out of movie screens, the ex–girlfriend kneeling outside the door, pleading

You have to help me! Uncle

They are having dinner with Mr. Beckett Senior. They won’t be back in a

here until Jasper sees

looked at the cloudy sky and said, “It will rain soon. I have to bring