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

was just telling Alyssa a ghost story. I didn’t expect

with me,

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

then, Alyssa’s phone rang, vibrating on

see the caller ID. She froze up upon seeing who

quickly hung up the

again within the next twenty

easily, Alyssa sighed

“Yes?” she asked quietly.

any better?” Jasper asked from the other end of the call, his voice wrapping tenderly around her

trembled. She hummed

out.” Now the man’s tone was edged

rolled her eyes. Jasper had truly given all the love he could possibly muster to Liana and none to her. They didn’t owe each other anything, so there was no reason to be so stern

would Alyssa let him have a power

his family dinner tonight. Everyone’s here. I can’t leave,” Alyssa responded

flinched where he was, feeling something go off In the depths

Family dinner?