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.

scowled at her. “What are you yelling for? Is there a

a ghost story. I didn’t

with me, Axel!” Alyssa grilled

for yourself if you don’t belleve me. He might be standing right out there. Don’t worry, though. He probably doesn’t know your true identity. You did ride over

Alyssa’s phone rang, vibrating on

the caller ID. She froze up upon

quickly hung

within

easily, Alyssa sighed and went

“Yes?” she asked quietly.

Jasper asked from the other end of the call,

heart trembled. She hummed

manor. Come on out.” Now the man’s

to Liana and none to her. They didn’t owe each other

would Alyssa let him

Taylor has brought me to his family dinner tonight. Everyone’s here. I can’t leave,”

something go

Family dinner?