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

telling Alyssa a ghost story. I didn’t expect her to be

about these things with me, Axel!” Alyssa grilled

outside 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

then, Alyssa’s phone rang, vibrating

unlocked the screen to see the caller ID. She froze up upon seeing

hung up

again within the

he wouldn’t give up so easily, Alyssa sighed and went to a corner to

“Yes?” she asked quietly.

from the other end of the call, his voice wrapping

heart trembled. She hummed

out.” Now the man’s tone was edged with a sternness, commanding her to come

could possibly muster to Liana and none to her. They didn’t owe each other anything, so there was no

would Alyssa let

me to his family dinner tonight. Everyone’s here. I can’t

where he was, feeling something go off In

Family dinner?