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?

nodded, giving him a thumbs up

seemed that Mrs. Rosie genuinely disliked Liana. She was

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

match for Rosie, who was quite well–built. Rosie merely stepped forward to stop her,

you push me? I’m Jasper’s fiancée, the future Mrs. Beckett! How can you be so rude to me? I’ll tell Jasper you bullied me and

acknowledge you even if Mr. Jasper married you. Even if they’re separated now, I’ll only recognize Ms. Alice as the rightful

turned

want to complain about me to Mr. Jasper, you can go ahead. I’ll even thank you if you can make him fire me. I’ve wanted to

find a good

seen the vicious look on Liana’s face. It was not the sweet and harmless Liana he knew

me! You can’t just turn a blind eye!” Liana ignored Rosie. She’d rather sit

door,

You have to help

Beckett Senior. They won’t be back in a

wait here

cloudy sky and said, “It will rain soon. I have to bring in the clothes. You