Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 138

Alyssa’s heart clenched for a moment. “I miss her, Axel. But Mom isn’t here anymore. At some point, we we need to face reality and

move on from our hurt.

“We’re Taylors, Axel. The family needs us to protect it. We are Its future. That’s why we must keep ourselves in the present and tearn to look forward.”

“You can accomplish that. I can’t. I’m Just some boy stuck in his fever dream, refusing to wake up. This isn’t home to me anymore, Alyssa”

The siblings sunk into silence for a long while.

“Alright, that’s enough depression for one night. I respect whatever decision you make,” Axel lazily waved his hand.

Then he noticed that Alyssa had teared up some. He hurriedly tried to tend to her, saying, “Hey, don’t think about that anymore. I’m going

to tell you something really Interesting. Jasper Beckett is here tonight.”

“What?” Alyssa yelped, shocking everyone present.

at her. “What are you yelling for? Is

just telling Alyssa a ghost story. I

with me, Axel!”

might be standing right out there. Don’t worry, though. He probably doesn’t know your true

phone rang,

unlocked the screen to see the

hung

called again within the next

sighed and went to a corner to

“Yes?” she asked quietly.

any better?” Jasper asked from the other end of the call,

She hummed

Taylor family manor. Come on out.” Now the man’s tone was edged with a sternness, commanding her to

Liana and none to her. They

way would Alyssa let him have

Taylor has brought me to his family dinner tonight. Everyone’s here.

something go

Family dinner?