Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 140

“The cold wind burns my face and blows its hosty pepper up my nose, Kavler murmured. “Black are my steps on silver sed; thick blows my hosty breath abroad”

Jasper had been waiting in the cold for nearly an hour now. Yet, this was nothing compared to his days in the military, where standing an entire day was routine,

The only difference was that his heart was in his throat right now.

He was worried Alice would change her mind and not come outside. What could he do then? Darge Into the manor? Impossible–he could not do that. This was the Taylor family’s residence.

What Hght did he have to knock on their door asking for Alice?

None that he could think of.

the box. He was about to light it when the

“Jasper Beckell.”

his ex–wife. The cigarette between

down, instantly noticing the pile of cigarette butts at

he replied. Then, he threw the fresh cigarette on the ground and

yoursell. You do love

spoke up, though, his voice rough and gravelly from the smoke.

and leave my brother

lest you start stalning it. Goodbye,” Alyssa said

shocked at how cold Alyssa was. She had never been like this. She always had a loving smile and a gentle demeanor for his boss–a

Jasper, that sun

couldn’t help but wonder what his boss had done to drive such a lovely woman away from

called, a hint of panic in his

need your permission for anything.” Alyssa retorted in a cold